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Differences between Accustic Arts Ref Drive2 and Drive Mk2
Drive Mk2 : CDM Pro 2 LF – drive module with cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling
Ref Drive2: CDM Pro 2 LF – drive module with heavy die cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling, embedded in a massive aluminium housing (subchassis-construction principle)
Drive Mk2 : Generously dimensioned magnetically shielded toroidal core transformer (75 VA)
Ref Drive2: Two generously dimensioned & magnetically shielded toroidal core transformer of premium quality (2 x 75VA)
Drive Mk 2: Optimum smoothing thanks to 45,000 µF power supply capacity
Ref Drive2: Very high power supply capacity (61,000 µF) for perfect power supply.
Drive Mk 2: Resonance minimising aluminium housing
Ref Drive2: Extremely stable, massive and resonance optimized housing, primarily made of 10mm aluminium plates, ultra stable and acoustically damped top load cover
Weight
Drive Mk 2: 15kg (35lbs)
Ref Drive2: 18kg (40libs)
Unique to Ref Drive2 only
1) Integrated, specially designed Accustic Arts™ line filter for perfect and extremely clean power supply (line filter switchable)
2) Polarity switch for correct phase of the mains voltage
Unique to Drive Mk2
Drawer with indirect blue lighting for Accustic Arts logo feature (lighting can be switched off)
Differences between Accustic Arts Ref Drive2 and Drive Mk2
Drive Mk2 : CDM Pro 2 LF – drive module with cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling
Ref Drive2: CDM Pro 2 LF – drive module with heavy die cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling, embedded in a massive aluminium housing (subchassis-construction principle)
Drive Mk2 : Generously dimensioned magnetically shielded toroidal core transformer (75 VA)
Ref Drive2: Two generously dimensioned & magnetically shielded toroidal core transformer of premium quality (2 x 75VA)
Drive Mk 2: Optimum smoothing thanks to 45,000 µF power supply capacity
Ref Drive2: Very high power supply capacity (61,000 µF) for perfect power supply.
Drive Mk 2: Resonance minimising aluminium housing
Ref Drive2: Extremely stable, massive and resonance optimized housing, primarily made of 10mm aluminium plates, ultra stable and acoustically damped top load cover
Weight
Drive Mk 2: 15kg (35lbs)
Ref Drive2: 18kg (40libs)
Unique to Ref Drive2 only
1) Integrated, specially designed Accustic Arts™ line filter for perfect and extremely clean power supply (line filter switchable)
2) Polarity switch for correct phase of the mains voltage
Unique to Drive Mk2
Drawer with indirect blue lighting for Accustic Arts logo feature (lighting can be switched off)