LP 160 is a high-end all-in-one loudspeaker which gives you the best
sound from traditional audio devices (turntables and disc) and wireless
devices (tablets, smartphones, laptops, streamers).
The origins of the LP project
LP was the brainchild of an idea by Timothée Cagniard, co-founder of
the company, and three years of development carried out by La Boite
concept’s R&D laboratory in Aquitaine France (Basque country).
The aim was to create a very high quality loudspeaker which allows
the optimal use of both traditional and more modern audio sources,
without needing any particular set-up or visible cables.
Tradition upgraded
In accordance with traditional Hi-Fi fundamentals, LP’s analogue
amplifier delivers a warm, natural sound and also integrates the latest
digital sound treatment, so it is truly part of the era of dematerialised
Hi-Fi music. Its digital audio file converter (32 bits Atoll DAC), precisely
delivers dynamic high quality of sound, whatever the source being
used (wireless devices, TV box, computers or turntables). Its integrated
storage space allows it to store the most high performance sources and
wireless receivers on the market rationally and discreetly. One power
socket is all you need to make the whole audio system work.
All-in-one
LP is an innovative interpretation of the classic, separate element Hi-Fi
system. Its All-in-one design means it can contain an optimal, made to
measure selection of top of the range loudspeakers, converters and
amplifiers.
100% CUSTOM TECHNOLOGY
LP is a very high quality, consistent system that has been developed
without any compromises. All of LP’s components have been developed
specifically for it, in order to optimise each setting and combination of
acoustics and electronics. This high quality playback is possible thanks to
close collaboration between La Boite concept’s laboratory in the South
west of France, specialised in loudspeaker development (a family
tradition for 3 generations), and Atoll, a company from Normandy
(North West) which is specialised in top quality audio systems.
NATURAL SOUND
3 years of research was necessary to create a design that reproduces
all frequencies in a dynamic and linear way. Its exclusive system means
that, despite its compact size, it offers natural listening conditions, very
close to those obtained when listening to an orchestra live. Optimising
the whole signal processing chain, via pre-amplification, converters,
amplification, and filtering, to the loudspeakers offers unprecedented
performance. LP clears the tones of extreme frequencies and gives a
pure dynamic to sound recordings so you are always as close as
possible to the original sound.
Design
LP was designed by Timothée Cagniard, co-founder of La Boite
concept, and by Yvon Maurel, La Boite technical director. Timothée
input all his family’s knowledge of traditional Hi-Fi and his vision of
how it is used today in order to anticipate the needs of tomorrow. For
his part, Yvon Maurel, an electro-acoustic PhD, has been a researcher
in the field for 15 years and is well-known for having created
many prestigious loudspeakers.
Patent
The two loudspeakers situated at the back in phase with those at the
front have their own internal reflectors to give them incomparable
sound stability. La Boite concept’s international patented Wide sound
2.0® offers total immersion and enlarged stereo sound thanks to its
sound reflexion, no matter where the LP 160 is in the room and
whatever its use.
Technical Datasheet
8 exclusive La Boite concept speakers :
- 2 x double cell ribbon tweeters achieving extremely high frequencies
up to 35 kHz
- 2 x mid-range cones in mixed cellulose and fibreglass. Aluminium
directivity phase Bullet. Long excursion 4» aluminium chassis
- 2 x cellulose fibre woofer, 6.5» long excursion aluminium chassis. 2
dual chamber subwoofers
- 2 x back Wide sound 2.0 speakers, 2.75» wide band cellulose
fibre, 45º orientation
Exclusive Atoll amplifier:
- 2 x double stage symmetrical AB amplifiers, 2 x 80 Watts RMS 6.2
ohms
- 170va custom toroidal transformer, MKP components in high quality
polypropylene. Very low feedback (-1%), configured to the La Boite
concept loudspeakers. Loudness function (push button) for reinforced
bass sound without distortion.
Inputs:
- 2U deck space: 45.5 cm x 40 cm rigid and insulated (neoprene
surface) allowing the use of discs (CD, Sacd, Vinyl, Blu-ray), Streamers
and Tuner radios. Front opening allows for handling even in closed
position. Record deck, Atoll phono pre-amp with ground plug, low
noise level components, high quality polypropylene condensers,
totally symmetrical schema.
- Atoll Burr-Brown PCM5102 DAC optical input (32 bits/384 kHz,
snr: 112 dB) Spdif toslink, input 1 toslink and input 2 coaxial: means
Hi-Fi signal processing for all discs cd, sacd, Blu-ray, Box, and
streamers equipped with an optical output. Input 3 treats the hi-fi
signal of wireless boxes (compatible with Sonos®, AirPlay® AirPort
Express®) which have an optical output
- Integrated high definition La Boite concept Bluetooth module (Apt-X)
with Burr-Brown converter, compatible with all Bluetooth devices
(tablets, iPad®, smartphones, iPhone®)
- Wireless box integration module. System which gives you the
possibility of adding an additional wireless box. Integrated 220v
socket and optical input to improve the restitution quality of these
receivers.
Dimensions: h x w x d: 80 x 90 x 49 cm
Weight: 36.5 kg (legs and covers included)
FINISHES
LP 160 has a rigid, wooden cabinet. The control panels are
manufactured from solid aluminium. The side support legs and
covers are made to your choice (can be detached for transportation)
in black lacquered piano-like plywood or solid oak tree.
*(No incluye giradiscos) Recomendado modelo LA PLATINE LS