Head Unit Processor from Steinway Lyngdorf

Steinway & Sons

Head unit processor

The Head Unit Processor is a testament to both craftsmanship and control. Its distinctive volume wheel is crafted from 1 kg of gold-plated brass and mounted on precision-machined Swiss bearings. The Head Unit Processor is an in-room statement processor. Together with the iconic volume wheel and piano lacquer, it is the perfect partner for the equally outstanding Steinway loudspeakers.

Media center for surround sound systems

Now featuring HDMI inputs and outputs, the Head Unit Processor can function as a media center for high-performance stereo systems and surround sound systems (up to 12 native channels). It also supports immersive video formats, including 8K with the new high dynamic range formats.

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Unique features

Iconic volume wheel design

The gold-plated volume wheel with double Swiss bearings is iconic for Steinway Lyngdorf – it dates back to the company’s very first product, the milestone-setting digital amplifier Lyngdorf Millennium. Adjusting the volume level is a haptic experience, while the central display shows volume level and other information.

Full control panel on top

While the front wheel is intuitively reduced to controlling the volume level, the top panel gives full control over all functions. Some main functions have direct buttons, while the scroll wheel and push button in the middle operate the menu shown in the main display. The Head Unit can also be controlled over the Steinway Lyngdorf app.

Steinway & Sons Head Unit shown from above

Steinway & Sons Head Unit shown from the back

Complete audio/video media center

The elegant design hides a complete media control center. It can be the centerpiece of a pure stereo music system capable of high-res audio, or even control the audio and video of a multichannel home cinema. The Head Unit also incorporates RoomPerfect™, a technology to adapt the Steinway & Sons speakers to the acoustics of your room, always ensuring the best sound performance.

Technical drawing of Head Unit processor

Specifications

Decoding: 12 native channels, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Digital, EX & Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, AURO-3D®, DTS ES Discrete 6.1, DTS ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Res. Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio
Post processing: Dolby surround, AURO-MATIC®, DTS Neural:X, DTS NEO:X
Audio inputs: 3 x HDMI™ (≤192kHz/24bit), 3 x S/P-DIF coaxial inputs (≤192kHz/24bit), 4 x S/P- DIF optical inputs (≤96Hz/24bit), 1 x USB audio input (≤192/24bit), 1 x microphone input (XLR) for RoomPerfect™ calibration
Audio outputs: 1 x S/P-DIF coaxial digital output (fixed 96kHz/24bit), 1 x RCA analog output
Audio specifications: Frequency response: ±0,5dB from 20 to 20,000 Hz, total harmonic distortion: 0.005% max from 20 to 20,000 Hz
Interface options: RS232, Ip, Web interface, Ihiji, Remote Control App on iOS and Android platforms
EQ: RoomPerfect™, 32 x adjustable voicings holding ≤8 shelving, high/low pass or parametric filters with adjustable gain and Q
Mediaplayer:Internet radio (vTuner, airable), AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect with Dolby Atmos Music, Roon Ready, DLNA Support of FAT32 based media storage
Video inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3), accepts 8k30 RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit video, 8k60 YCbCr 4:2:0 10-bit high definition video, 4k120 4:4:4 10-bit high frame rate video, variable refresh rate (VRR), fast vactive (FVA), and auto low latency mode (ALLM) support, accepts HDR, Dolby Vision™ and HLG
Video outputs:2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3)
Video scaling: Upscaling of all video to 4K ultra high definition, no downscaling of 4K video
Control interfaces: 1 x DB9 RS232 connector, 2 x IR sensor inputs, 1 x IR output (loop from one of the sensor inputs), 1 x trigger input, 4 x trigger outputs, 1 x RJ45 ethernet LAN connector, 2 x USB connectors, 1 x SD card slot, (Backup – storage for system software and settings)
Optional upgrade: Iconic RF remote
Placement options: Freestanding
Cooling: Passive / no noise
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 1042 x 396 mm / 17.3 x 40.9 x 15.6 inches
Weight: 57 kg / 125.7 lb
Finish: Black piano finish, custom finishes available