A set of Lyngdorf DP-1 and BW-1 loudspeakers, driven by a CD-1 cd-player and a TDAI 2200 / SDA 2175 amplifier combination

Millennium Mk IV

Product

Millennium Mk IVThe Millennium Mk IV is the Lyngdorf reference amplifier - its speed, precision and incredible dynamic range has taken the world by storm. Not to mention the unique volume control working with the precision of Swiss clockwork.

If you are looking for unconstrained sound, speed and the ultimate sense of freedom this is it!
The incredible dynamic range of the Millennium Mk IV integrated amplifier creates a musical experience where the completely "black" silence enhances the finest musical details.

The Millennium Mk IV is much more than an amplifier - some call it a "Power DAC" - but in fact it is a complete digital control center replacing a D/A converter, equalizer, pre-amplifier and power amplifier.

The Mk IV version is a new mechanical and electrical design with completely revised power output boards increasing the maximum output current to staggering +/- 60A. This is your guarantee that even the toughest speaker load will be controlled effortlessly.

Despite that this is probably the most technologically advanced products of its kind  - simplicity is the keyword for its design. Dominated by the massive aluminium front plate and the eye catching and "cool" volume wheel. If you have once spun it, you will never want to use anything else.

Compromise? You won't find it here!

Technologies

True Digital Amplifier
PWMIn principle, the output stage of most switching amplifiers has the same working principle.
PWM = Pulse Width Modulation is simply a matter of variable open/close time of the transistors.
Simplified, you can compare the transistors in the output stage to two switches.

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Power Supply and Volume Control
The Lyngdorf true digital amplifiers are based on non-feedback construction, which means there are no differences in the THD performance at any frequency when it comes to the output stage. In other words, the distortion is very low and linear.

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DSP

The powerful DSP "engine" allows you to customize a speaker set-up completely to your preferences.
The built-in x-over filter functionality allows you to both control conventional passive speakers, substitute the normal x-over in a 2-way speaker or use it as the x-over filter between main speakers and woofer(s) - e.g. in a Lyngdorf Audio 2+2 set-up.

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Input (minimizing jitter)
Normally, jitter is related to domain changes - i.e. when going from the digital to the analog domain or vice versa.
This is also why keeping the signal in one domain for as long as possible per definition is the best solution.

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Mk III upgrade
If you are the owner of a Millennium Mk I/II we offer an update kit so that it matches the Mk III version.

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Specifications

PARAMETER VALUE NOTE
Output power, 4 ohms 2 x 300 Watt   1KHz, 0.1% THD+N
Output power, 8 ohms 2 x 150 Watt 1KHz, 0.1% THD+N
Nominal load impedance      4 - 8 Ohms It is safe to operate the amplifier with no load
Frequency response 0.3Hz-33KHz -3dB points, 8ohms load.
Frequency response 20Hz-20KHz -0dB/+0.2dB  8ohms load
Output impedance 0.020 Ohms  20Hz-1KHz
Output impedance 0.2 20KHz
THD+N 0.01% @1W/8 ohms    A-wgt.
THD+N 0.015% @1 W/4 ohms    A-wgt.
THD+N 0.06% @100 W/8 ohms    A-wgt.
THD+N 0.02% @300 W/4 ohms    A-wgt.
S/N ratio 113dB A-wgt. Ref. 200 /8 ohms
Dynamic range 140dB A-wgt. Ref. 200 W/8 ohms
Channel separation 100 dB 1 KHz, 200 W/8 ohms
Peak output current +/-50A   
Mains voltage range
115 version
110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz      
Mains voltage range
230 version
200-240 VAC, 50-60HZ  
Power consumption
Standby mode
3 W  
Power consumption
On mode, no output
30 W   
Power consumption
2 x 37.5 W / 4 Ohms
110 W  
Power consumption
2 x 300 W / 4 Ohms
800 W  
Width 450 mm   
Depth  445 mm  Incl. loudspeaker connectors 
Height  145 mm  Incl. feet
Net weight  25.4 kg   
Shipping wight  30.0 kg   

Downloads


Firmware


Caution: When updating firmware, all user settings (crossover filters, delays, input names etc) will be set to factory default. Therefore, user settings must be set up again after a firmware upgrade.


 

PC Pack control software - Windows XP compatible

Serial Load (used for updating product firmware) - Windows Vista compatible 

Owners manual

Reviews

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April 2008
Millennium
Stereoplay Sonderheft, Germany

"One of the 30 most beautiful products in the history of Hi-Fi"

"... it played immediately so transparent, detailed and precise that we expected, the end was near for transistorized amplifiers!"


Millennium Music emotion
December 2006
Millennium Mk IV / TDAI 2200
Music Emotion, Holland

"So, there you are. A set-up in your home that you have been stalking the distributor over for more than a half year. You've heard numerous rumors about the system. Usually the real experience is then more down to earth than you're led to believe. Not in this case, this was so much better then anticipated. I can imagine that someone owning a full set-up as described becomes extremely happy. So happy that he tends to forget everything else."

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Music Emotion

Music Emotion (translation)

 Millennium Soundstage

June 1999
Millennium
Soundstage, Canada


"It is not just that I really can't find fault with the TacT Millennium. It truly provides me with greater insight into the music and an experience of being present where the music is played. In the Millennium's design, compromises have been made, as in all human endeavors, but they are made with knowledge and insight. I applaud the designers."

Link to article:
Soundstage.com


Millennium Sound and Vision

September, 1998
Millennium
Sound and Vision, Germany

Download article:
Sound and Vision: Millennium Mk I


Millennium Quotes We have collected a number of Millennium quotes in a single pdf file.
Click here to download it.

 
 
Where to buy
 

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