3D Lab NANO NETWORK TRANSPORT PLATINUM V5

The Nano Network Transport Platinum V5 by 3D Lab is a network transport designed for playing dematerialised music. It differs from conventional network players through a design free of PC card and switched-mode power supply, two elements identified by the manufacturer as sources of electrical pollution likely to degrade the audio signal.

This transport supports streams up to 32-bit/768 kHz as well as DSD 16x. It features direct playback from USB drive and has a dedicated USB socket for connecting an external hard drive. Its software compatibility covers the main network playback platforms and applications: Audirvana, JRiver, Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, Roon, HQPlayer, Squeezebox, Airplay and Bluetooth.

The player features a dual clock with a phase noise of -173 dB, a characteristic that contributes to the temporal stability of the digital signal. It is also designed to integrate into multi-room installations, with the ability to control one or several servers and use one or several controllers.

This transport is aimed at demanding dematerialised music enthusiasts, who are looking for a network source designed primarily for signal quality rather than multimedia versatility. Its multi-room integration and extensive compatibility with the main streaming services and playback software make it a centrepiece for a hi-fi system geared towards high-end dematerialised listening.