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Olive Unveils OPUS - High-End CD Player Stores 1,100 CDs in Lossless Quality (9/3/2006)

Olive Media Products, Inc., a developer of innovative digital audio systems, today announced the new OPUS, a high-end CD Player with integrated 400GB hard drive. Designed and custom-built in the USA the OPUS is targeted at the audiophile market. The heart of its digital-to-analog conversion is powered by four Burr-Brown 24-bit/192 kHz DACs with 8X oversampling. A separate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator provides the DACs with an ideal clock reference, and virtually eliminates jitter. To minimize the noise level and prevent corruption of the analog signal the OPUS features an exclusively linear power supply. Combining premium audio technology with harmonious circuit architecture the OPUS delivers an audio experience on par with high-end CD players in its class, and sets a new standard for digital music players.

Like Olive's award-winning music center line, the OPUS allows users to record, tag and archive CDs with a simple button, using an ultra-quiet hard drive that holds up to 1,100 CDs in lossless quality. Once in the digital domain users can conveniently access their music and create playlists across their entire collection.

"Integrating convergence technology into a high-end audio device ultimately leads to a better music experience." said Oliver Bergmann, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Olive Media Products, Inc. "But it also poses a great challenge due to its distortional influence on audio reproduction. Olive's long-standing engineering experience with both worlds allows the OPUS to take advantage of the digital audio revolution, while delivering a stunning sonic performance."

The OPUS' remarkable acoustic performance is complemented by its minimalist design. Built out of fine grade aluminum the solid chassis features a distinctive front plate with an elegant CD door, and is optimized to reduce operating noise and vibration.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Olive(R) OPUS will be available beginning of March 2006 for US$2,999. Products are available through certified resellers or directly.

www.olive.us