Description
The Adastra AS-6 mkII brings six playback modes together in a single 1U rack unit. You get a slot-feed CD player, USB and SD card playback, an FM tuner, a DAB/DAB+ tuner and a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, so one box covers most of what a background music system needs. The front panel keeps things simple, with a full colour TFT display showing the current mode and settings, plus a clock when the unit sits in standby. Controls on the right of the panel handle menus and playback, and a handheld remote is included in the box.
This mkII version adds balanced outputs alongside the standard ones. You get Left and Right on both unbalanced RCA connectors at line level and balanced XLR connectors, which gives you more flexibility over longer cable runs in a permanent installation. For radio reception, the AS-6 mkII comes with a magnetic spring antenna (aerial in UK usage) that connects to the F socket on the rear panel. If you need better reception, you can connect that same socket to a roof-mounted aerial instead.
Specs cover a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz on CD and 40Hz to 16kHz on the other modes, with THD from 0.03% on CD and a signal to noise ratio of 75dB or better on CD, USB and SD. FM tuning runs 87.5 to 108MHz, while DAB and DAB+ cover 160MHz to 240MHz. The unit draws 15W or less, runs on 230Vac 50Hz via IEC, and weighs 2.35kg in its 482 x 167 x 44mm chassis. It works as a steady source for background music and continuous programme material across most sound system installs.
Specification
| Power supply |
230Vac, 50Hz (IEC) |
| Fuse |
F1AL 250V (5 x 20mm) |
| Power consumption |
≤15W |
| Outputs |
L+R RCA (line level) + L+R XLRM (balanced) |
| Modes |
CD, USB, SD, FM, DAB, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth version |
5.0 |
| Frequency response |
20Hz - 20kHz (CD), 40Hz - 16kHz (USB/SD/DAB/FM/BT) |
| THD |
0.03% (CD), 0.05% (USB/SD), 0.10% (DAB/FM) |
| SNR |
≥75dB (CD/USB/SD), ≥65dB (FM) |
| Tuning range |
87.5 - 108MHz (FM) ,160MHz - 240MHz (DAB/DAB+) |
| Dimensions |
482mm x 167mm x 44mm (1U) |
| Weight |
2.35KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
What playback modes does the AS-6 mkII support?
Six modes: slot-feed CD, USB, SD card, FM radio, DAB/DAB+ radio and Bluetooth 5.0 receiver. You switch between them using the front panel controls or the included remote.
What outputs does the mkII version have?
It has Left and Right on both unbalanced RCA connectors at line level and balanced XLR connectors. The balanced XLR outputs help over longer cable runs in fixed installations.
How does the radio antenna connect?
A magnetic spring antenna is supplied and connects to the F socket on the rear panel. You can also connect this socket to a roof-mounted aerial for better FM and DAB reception.
Does it fit in a standard rack?
Yes. It is a 1U rack-mountable unit measuring 482 x 167 x 44mm and weighs 2.35kg.
What power supply does it need?
It runs on 230Vac, 50Hz via an IEC connection and draws 15W or less. It uses an F1AL 250V (5 x 20mm) fuse.
Is a remote control included?
Yes, a handheld remote control comes with the unit, and you can also operate the menus and playback directly from the front panel controls.