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OLIVE 4HD

Guide Price £2200*
The Olive 4HD is high quality, versatile and feature packed - to call it a media server just doesn't do it justice. It's a multi-function music hub.
At the heart of the 4HD is a massive 2TB hard disk (2 terabytes = 2000 gigabytes), that's enough space to store over 350,000 MP3 music files, over 57,500 high quality FLAC files or over 32,500 uncompressed CD-quality WAV files. Simply connect the 4HD to your amp or receiver and your entire collection will be instantly available.
But how do you get your music onto the 4HD? It's as easy as pie. Simply insert a CD into the slot-loading drive and the 4HD will, using the storage format you specify, copy its contents to its hard disk. From then on it always be available on the media server. Alternatively you can copy files to the 4HD from your computer over your home network. Fancy making your own CDs? No problem, select the tracks on the hard disc, pop in a blank recordable CD, and hey presto, the 4HD will burn your tracks to the disc, for playback on any standard CD player - ideal for burning discs for use in the car.
The 4HD's networking capabilities are very impressive. Connect it to your home network router (either wirelessly or via a wired connection) and you'll be able to stream music from any DLNA or uPnP device, such as computers or NAS hard drives. It also works in reverse, so any computer attached to your network will be able to play files stored on the 4HD via Windows Media Player or iTunes. You can also build up your own multi-room system by adding the separately available Olive 2 Client. But wait, there's more - using your home network's Internet connection, the 4HD can connect to a vast array of Internet Radio stations. You'll never be short of something to listen to with the 4HD.
The Olive 4HD really packs in the features, but don't think that the quality won't be up to hifi separates standard, because the 4HD features a Burr-Brown 24-bit/192kHz DAC for superb music replay. There's even a coaxial digital input, so you can connect devices such as TVs as use the 4HDs high quality DAC to connect to your amp. As well as stereo analogue outputs, there's also both optical and coaxial digital outputs too, so you can choose to use you're receiver's DAC if you prefer. All this is encased in stylish brushed aluminium casework with a snazzy motif design top panel.
Despite its impressive abilities, the 4HD is simple to use thanks to its full colour touch-screen interface. There's also a handy remote control and even an HDMI output, so you can see the 4HD's interface on your TV. Last but not least, there's also a free iphone/itouch/ipad app to download, which allows it to be used as a remote control! |
OLIVE - 2

Guide Price £699*
The Olive 2 is a stylish, high quality Network Media Player which delivers a fantastically musical performance. Simply connect to a hifi/stereo system or a pair of active speakers and your music collection will be available at your finger tips.
The player streams music files (in WAV, FLAC, AAC or MP3 format) from the superb Olive 4HD Music Server or any DLNA or uPnP device, such as computers, media servers or NAS drives. When used with the 4HD server, up to 10 Olive 2 players can be connected to the server wirelessly, or 20 using a wired connection - a terrific way of building a multi-room music system. The Olive 2 can also connect to a myriad of Internet radio stations, so you'll have a virtually unlimited amount of entertainment.
Controlling the Olive 2 is a joy thanks to its 4.3" high resolution, full colour touch-screen. Flick through your albums with ease and tap to play. There's also a remote control for sofa/bed listening and there's also a freely available remote control app for the iPhone/iPod Touch.
Either as a superb stand-alone media player, or as part of the Olive system along with the Olive the Olive 2's sturdy, stylish construction, high-specification DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) and both analogue and digital outputs, means that it both sounds and looks fantastic. |
OLIVE 3HD

Guide Price £899*
The Olive 3HD is high quality, feature packed media server which makes a multi-function music hub.
At the heart of the 3HD is a 500GB hard disk, enough space to store 5000 HD quality songs or 1500 CDs in original quality. Simply connect the 3HD to your amp or receiver and your entire collection will be instantly available.
How do you get your music onto the 3HD? It's incredibly simple. Insert a CD into the slot-loading drive and the 3HD will, using the storage format you specify, copy the contents to its hard disk. From then on it will always be available on the media server. Alternatively you can copy files to the 3HD from your computer over your home network. If you want to make your own CD you just select the tracks on the hard disc, pop in a blank recordable CD, and the 3HD will burn your tracks to the disc, for playback on any standard CD player- ideal for burning discs for use in the car.
The 3HD's networking capabilities are very impressive. Using your home network's Internet connection, the 3HD can connect to a vast array of Internet Radio stations. You can also build up your own multi-room system by adding the separately available Olive 2 Network players. You'll never be short of something to listen to with the 3HD.
The Olive 3HD really packs in the features, and the quality of audio is easily up to hifi separates standard, because the 3HD features a Cirrus Logic 24-bit/192kHz DAC for superb music replay. All this is encased in stylish brushed aluminium casework with a snazzy motif design top panel.
The 3HD is easy to use thanks to its full colour touch-screen interface and handy remote control. Last but not least, there's also a free downloadable app for your iPhone or iPod Touch which allows it to be used as a remote control. |
OLIVE 6HD2B

Guide Price £4500*
The new Olive O6HD is the world's first music server to combine the convenience of digital music with an audiophile sonic performance. It starts with a state-of-the art differential DAC along with a dedicated linear power supply for the analog output stage. Add to that Olive's patent-pending design methodologies and enjoy a warm, full-bodied, and spacious sound with an exceptionally realistic soundstage. A sound so lively and clear, you'll want to reach out and touch the performers!
The new O6HD turns your music collection into a whole new experience and takes your appreciation to an extraordinary new level. Simply insert a CD, push the record button and your CD is automatically copied to the ultra-quiet 2TB AV hard drive. Load up to 6,000 in their original quality, each tagged with all important album information and cover art. The O6HD also instantly organizes your music and allows easy access with Olive's revolutionary touch-screen navigation. Browsing your music library has never been this much fun. |
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