COWON
Perfect Two for Best Audio Quality
PLENUE 2   Mark Ⅱ
AI Audio & 256GB

A leap of PLENUE 2. PLENUE 2 Mark

Featuring the best sound and perfect impression of PLENUE 2, PLENUE 2 Mark ll has returned with
twice the capacity and more powerful output.
Combining distinctive, stylish colors and smart AI functions, PLENUE 2 Mark ll fills your music life.

iF Design Award 2017

24bit/192kHz High Definition Sound   I    New Highest Performance AK4497EQ DAC   I    SoundPlus High Performance Amplifier   I   
High Speed 256GB Internal Memory   I    AI Audio   I    SNR 123dB, THD+N 0.0005%, Balanced Output 3.24Vrms   I    High Precision Dual TCXO   I    High Quality Balanced Out
Native TX DSD   I    Dual Control Wheels (Multi Wheel, Volume Wheel)   I    JetEffect 7 & BBE+, 66 Presets   I    AKM Premium Sound Digital Filter
DXD / DSD(DFF, DSF, ISO) / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / APE / MP3 / WMA / OGG / WV / TTA / DCF   I    ARM Cortex Dual-Core   I    AMOLED 3.7 inch Display
Premium High Strength Metal Body & Carved Glass   I    Solid & Void Design   I    microSD Card Slot   I    Optical Out   I    Dignis Finest Quality Leather Case

microSD 256GB + Memory 256GB Max 512GB

256GB of Internal Memory Can Be Expanded to 512GB

The PLENUE 2 Mark ll includes 256GB of high-speed internal storage with support for up to 512GB of expanded storage via microSD card slot. 256GB means you can store as many as 2500 songs (24bit/192kHz, over 100MB per source) in internal memory.

AI Functions Make PLENUE 2 Mark Ⅱ Smarter

AI Volume AI Volume AI Shuffle AI Shuffle AI JetEffect AI JetEffect

To make your listening experience more comfortable and convenient, PLENUE 2 Mark ll had to be smarter.
Some songs' volume is too high or low. The PLENUE 2 Mark ll's AI function handles these situations with ease.
AI Volume continuously normalizes volume levels of sound files played more than once. You no longer have to adjust the volume of each of your songs.
AI shuffle conveniently changes the playback order of songs. It even analyzes and arranges playlist positions according to your preferences.
With AI JetEffect function, Cowon's sound field technology "JetEffect" automatically matches presets that are best suited to each source file.
PLENUE 2 Mark ll's AI functions automatically adjust the settings so your favorite tunes are played exactly the way you like them.

* AI Volume normalizes volume levels based on Normal Preset.

10.5 hours 3.24 Vrms

Long Playback Hours and Powerful Output
Music Playback 10.5 hours / Balanced Output 3.24Vrms

PLENUE 2 Mark ll now delivers 10.5 hours of clear, powerful sound with perfectly balanced output of 3.24 Vrms.
Stable, high quality sounds made a lot stronger system tolerance.

PLENUE 2 Mark Ⅱ Made a Rebirth
With a Glamorous Jupiter Gold

Aesthetics are always important and the Jupiter Gold color adds elegance to the PLENUE 2 Mark ll's charm.
Attention to detail is the hallmark of all Cowon products and the PLENUE 2 Mark ll's posh Jupiter Gold color heightens its distinctive look and feel.

Dignis Premium Leather Case

Dignis, the epitome of premium leather cases, is standard equipment on the PLENUE 2 Mark ll.
Genuine Italian Minerva leather from BADALASSI CARLO, a tannery with more than 40 years of experience.
Minerva leather is carefully crafted to produce a natural luster and unique style that age only deepens.
A certificate "Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana" of authenticity is included verifying that the leather was produced by
a member tannery of the Italian Vera Pelle Association.

Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana
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Perfect Two

The World's First 2 for Best Audio Quality

PLENUE 2

iF Design Award 2017

24bit/192kHz High Definition Sound   ㅣ    New Highest Performance AK4497EQ DAC   ㅣ    SoundPlus High Performance Amplifier
SNR 123dB, THD+N 0.0005%, Output 2Vrms   ㅣ    High Precision Dual TCXO   ㅣ    High Quality Balanced Out   ㅣ    Native TX DSD
Dual Control Wheels (Multi Wheel, Volume Wheel)   ㅣ    JetEffect 7 & BBE+, 66 Presets   ㅣ    AKM Premium Sound Digital Filter
DXD / DSD(DFF, DSF, ISO) / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / APE / MP3 / WMA / OGG / WV / TTA / DCF   ㅣ    ARM Cortex Dual-Core
AMOLED 3.7 inch Display   ㅣ    Premium High Strength Metal Body & Carved Glass   ㅣ    Solid & Void Design
High Speed 128GB Internal Memory   ㅣ    microSD Card Slot   ㅣ    Optical Out   ㅣ    Finest Quality Leather Case

PLENUE 2: The World's First 2

The PLENUE 2 offers an unprecedented level of audio that delivers an unforgettable listening experience. The latest premium DAC AK4497EQ for optimized audio quality, SoundPlus amplifier integrated with newly improved technologies, Dual Control Wheels re-designed for the ultimate user experience, ultra-precise Dual TCXO for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, balanced output for clear, high-quality sound, and upgraded design to match its powerful performance.
Sweeping changes using innovative technologies. Experiencing the performance of PLENUE 2 leaves audiophiles and casual listeners alike in awe.

The Latest Ultra-High-Quality Premium DAC
AK4497EQ DAC

AKM's latest AK4497EQ DAC equipped with high-end audio equipment is a premium, high-performance, state-of-the-art successor to the AK4490 DAC. It minimizes noise and distortion and faithfully reproduces high-resolution audio via AKM Premium Sound technology, pushing audio DAC performance to its very limits. The PLENUE 2, featuring the AK4497EQ DAC with specifications and characteristics on par with and even exceeding the highest standards of audio equipment, vividly reproduces sound that most closely mirrors the original and handles audiophile-quality 24bit, 192kHz lossless/uncompressed as well as DXD and DSD sources.

Core Technology and Philosophy
AKM Premium Sound Digital Filter

The PLENUE 2 is equipped with the AK4497EQ DAC featuring the AKM Premium Sound architecture that utilizes a large circuit area to improve current flow, allowing you to fine-tune the sounds using a wide range of digital filters. Six 32bit, 8x digital filters (Short Delay Sharp, Short Delay Slow, Sharp, Slow, Low-Dispersion Short Delay, and Super-Slow) are provided to enable fine micro-tuning and allow implementation of transient signal responses in the time domain. This empowers listeners to tune sounds previously beyond the limits of hearing even with identical sound sources.

Filter name Super Slow Roll-off Short Delay Slow Roll-off Slow Roll-off Low dispertion Short Delay Sharp Roll-off Sharp Roll-off
Impulse Response
Sound Type Natural Tone Acoustic Tone Traditional Tone Harmonic Sound Acoustic Sound Traditional Sound

High-Performance SoundPlus Amplifier for Sound Perfection

One requirement for achieving perfect sound is a high-performance amplifier that is optimally compatible with high-end receivers. Texas Instruments' high-performance SoundPlus amplifier delivers high voltage while maintaining the highest level of linearity—a significant step up in audio technologies from existing versions of amplifiers. With a maximum output of 2Vrms, the amplifier generates powerful performance capable of driving high-end headphones with high impedance without the need for a separate headphone amplifier. Now, sophisticated and precise sound tuning makes it possible to clearly express any frequency range in combination with a variety of receivers.

Closer to the Original Sound,
Native TX DSD

The PLENUE 2 transmits native DSD data to the DAC in serial, perfectly converting audio signals and reproducing DSD sources using a Native TX DSD method. The crystal clear, delicate qualities of high-resolution DSD sound sources are better realized than ever before.

Dual Control Wheels,
The New Standard for Analog Wheels

We approached analog wheels from a totally different perspective. We designed Dual Control Wheels that offer users a variety of experiences--the Volume Wheel for incremental adjustments to sound and the Multi Wheel that controls other analog functions. The wheels are located on the top of the device to prevent accidental adjustments during handling while allowing positive control of volume and other functions. The Multi Wheel on the left conveniently controls functions related to music listening and device operation, while the Volume Wheel on the right allows the volume to be fine-tuned (140 steps in 0.5dB increments).
The PLENUE 2's Dual Control Wheels are the future of analog wheels.

DAC filter rolloff
JetEffect
PREV / NEXT
REW / FF
Brightness
Volume
140 Level Volume Control

Multi Wheel for Diverse Listening Environments

The Multi Wheel controls analog functions for the utmost listening experience in every environment. With the Multi Wheel, it's easy to change the DAC filter or JetEffect presets, as well as previous/next song, rewind/fast-forward, and screen brightness in a whole new way.

Artisanal, Alluring Wheel Lights

Circular LEDs are located underneath the Dual Control Wheels, emitting a gentle light during wheel operation. The result of high-tech mechanical design, the circular wheel lights on the PLENUE 2 convey an unrivaled commitment to craftsmanship.

The World's Best Audio Quality
SNR 123dB, THD+N 0.0005%

The amazing specifications of the PLENUE 2 include SNR 123dB, THD+N 0.0005%, and Stereo Crosstalk -139dB, which are the result of our decades of audio experience and passion for perfection. The PLENUE 2 was created through our relentless effort to deliver perfect sound quality to listeners anytime and anywhere.

123dB

SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)

SNR, or signal-to-noise ratio, is a measurement for indicating how much noise is mixed into an audio signal. A high SNR value means a clearer, noise-free original studio sound.

-139dB

Stereo Crosstalk

Stereo crosstalk indicates the degree of interference between left and right channels caused by electromagnetic induction. A low stereo crosstalk value means less inter-channel interference for a clear separation of left and right channels.

0.0005%

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)

THD+N is an indicator of signal distortion caused by various factors, including harmonics. A small THD+N value means a reduced occurrence of harmonic distortion on an audio device.

44.1kHz


48kHz

Dual TCXO

The ultra high precision clock precisely matches the 44.1kHz and 48kHz series sound.

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High SNR, Indispensable Element for HD Sound

When we hear the music, acoustic signal picks up unavoidable noises as the signal processes to the output, the process leads to distortion in the original signal. This phenomenon can be expressed as a numerical value of SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio). SNR compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. It is one of key criteria that can be measured to compare acoustic performances between one to another. If there is a difference of 6dB between two devices, there is a difference of 1 quantization bit in digital signal. For example, the device with 113dB has a loss of more than 1 quantization bit in digital signal, which leads to twice the amplitude resolution difference comparing to PLENUE 2 with 123dB. Therefore, to fully enjoy the HD Sound, a device must have excellent SNR figures. Having a poor SNR or THD means the device performs imperfect reproduction of the 24bit source, so there is no difference between playing 24bit source and 16bit source. COWON processed through intensive research and development period to achieve the best SNR, THD etc. PLENUE 2 covers from basic specifications to advanced ones offering enhanced enjoyment of listening HD Sound to users.

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Ultra-Precise Dual TCXO Clock for Perfect Accuracy

44.1kHz and 48kHz sound sources, staples in the music industry, are adjusted most accurately via dual ultra-precise temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) clocks with 1.0ps of phase jitter to reproduce the most accurate sounds. High-resolution sound is perfectly and finely reproduced in every circumstance thanks to stable, error-free operation even when exposed to thermal extremes caused by prolonged device operation or temperature and voltage fluctuations in the surrounding environment.

High Quality Balanced Output

Balanced output effectively blocks noise generated when signals are transmitted by adding 'out of phase' signals to unbalanced output signals. Since it transmits two types of signals simultaneously, the PLENUE 2 strengthens the output signal for clearer and crisper reproduction of original sound. The PLENUE 2 uses balanced output to reproduce crisp original sounds.

Tuning the Physical Limits of Space-Time
World's Renown Professional Sound Control, JetEffect 7

Speakers, headphones, and earphones tend to delay the high-frequency band more than the low-frequency band, even in original sound sources. When facing these phenomena, JetEffect 7 and BBE+ compensate the physical phase to reproduce vivid original sounds like a live performance and provide optimal HD sound via sophisticated methods and controls. BBE+, Reverb, and Chorus can be freely adjusted, as well as the 10-band EQ filter for fine, frequency-specific control. The PLENUE 2 responds to various listening conditions by realizing precise tone control to suit each listener's personal preferences via 66 presets including 16 user presets. Crisp, high-density audio that best reproduces the live sound of original source is now possible through BBE+ with phase correction.
JetEffect 7 provides listeners with the finest hi-fi audio regardless of where the music is played, what receiver is used, and which genre of music is preferred.

10 Band EQ Filter BBE Mach3Bass 3D Surround MP Enhance Chorus* Reverb*
Advanced settings to adjust the frequency and width of each band. High-definition effects to sharpen sound.
(Phase correction)
Bass booster
to enhance
super low-end bass.
Three-dimensional sound for an enhanced sense of space.
A feature for compensating lost sound segments.
Sound effect that enriches the audio

A reverb effect for enhanced realism

* Chorus Mode : Chorus 1, Chorus 2, Chorus 3, Unison 1, Unison 2, Flange 1, Flange 2, Flange 3
* Reverb Mode : Chamber, Room, Club, Hall, Auditorium, Cathedral, Stadium, Canyon, Long
Real Alive Sound! BBE instruction >>

The Pure Original HD Sound

24bit/192kHz sound source, recorded in superlative specification condition, is the natural audio source that contains the
every purpose of the artist and engineer. It expresses active live vocal sounds in detail and plays each instrument very
precisely, therefore natural source describes every detail of the HD Sound to reproduce that originality.

PLENUE 2 Design Theory

  • HD Sound & CUE, ISO
  • Dual Core CPU
  • Embedded Linux
  • USB DAC
  • Supports Various PCM Codec and DSD128

    PLENUE 2 supports various audio formats. For example, 24bit/192kHz lossless∙uncompressed format such as AIFF and lossless∙compressed formats such as FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, WA, TTA, etc. Also, the device supports DXD(352.8/384kHz) and DSD128 (5.64MHz) format to offer wide range of high quality sound formats.

  • Fast Dual Core CPU

    PLENUE 2 offers more fast and reliable system by implementing dual core CPU and optimizing the software. Cortex A9 1.2GHz dual core CPU, used in various smart device, is equipped in the device to maximize the booting speed and performance, to operate high definition GUI and to play the large volume sound source without any load.

  • Embedded Linux for Perfect Sound

    PLENUE 2 chose audio friendly Embedded Linux system to accomplish the perfect high quality HD Sound. COWON's Embedded Linux is proved in many audio devices over the decades. Therefore hardware is highly optimized by using the Linux system, this optimization allows the device to provide stable high quality sound system.

  • Enhancing Your PC Sound with USB DAC

    PLENUE 2 supports USB DAC Function to enable clean and sharp PC Sound. PLENUE 2 can be connected with PC via USB Cable and works an external DAC. Enjoy PLENUE 2's evolutionary HD Sound on PC.
    ※ Playback of some files may have limitations using USB DAC depending on PC
           specifications.
    ※ Recommended OS environment is Windows 7/8/10, in Windows XP and earlier
           versions that may not work.

  • 128GB Memory
    &
    microSD Card Slot
  • Optical Output (S/PDIF)
    AUDIO OUT

  • 140 Level
    Volume Control

  • 3.7" AMOLED Touch Display
    &
    GUI
  • 128GB High-Speed Internal Storage and External microSD Card Support

    HD audio files contain uncompressed sound data as recorded in the studio and require a large amount of storage space. Thus, the PLENUE 2 includes 128GB of high-speed internal storage with support for up to 256GB of expanded storage via microSD card slot.

  • Implemented Superior Analogue Components
    and Outstanding Output Power & Optical Terminal

    PLENUE 2 adapted luxurious OP AMP, high performance capacitor, high precision resistance, etc., to be able to support high end headphones and earphones perfectly. Also the player supports an optical OUT to provide lossless output data with wider variety of devices and receivers. Experience the HD Sound with the Hi-Fi receivers.
    ※ Maximize volume in earphone mode to use earphone audio output
          as LINE-OUT.

  • 140 Levels of Detailed Volume Control

    To enjoy HD Sound delicately, PLENUE 2 provides 140 levels of volume control. Fine volume adjustment is possible to change 0.5dB per one level, therefore you can enjoy the music at an optimum level. Conveniently adjust the volume by turning the Volume Wheel or dragging up or down on the volume control screen.

  • Intuitive GUI
    + 3.7" AMOLED Touch Display

    PLENUE 2 comes with a full touch screen, 3.7" AMOLED Display, and an intuitive control GUI to maximize the convenience. Touch & Drag Browsing and Equalizer setting is designed to operate with touching the display only. In addition, various playing functions are provided with physical buttons to offer the maximum comfort to users. Also various designs of Matrix Browser and Player Skins, high quality AlbumArt View, and Stereo Level Meter add a visual enjoyment as well.

  • Control Button
    &
    Multi Button

  • Lyric Format

  • Gapless
    &
    Remove Silence
  • Multi-Favorite
    &
    Search
  • Effortless Button Control,
    Convenient Multi Button

    Designed to deliver the utmost convenience in a portable Hi-Fi player, the PLENUE 2 features physical buttons for power, volume, playback, and search so operation is easy and positive, even when in a pocket. The home multi button allows quick access to playback, playlist, and settings screens.

  • Supports 5 Different Lyrics Formats

    Listening to music will be even more fun with support of lyrics format that incorporates a variety of information. Various information of music can be checked by 5 different lyrics formats such as LRC, LDB, Lyrics3, ID3 Tag lyrics (time information available).

  • Gapless & Remove Silence

    PLENUE 2 supports Gapless and Remove Silence functions to minimize the waiting time between the tracks. Gapless removes the gap between the tracks and is applied in all situations without any special settings. In addition, Remove Silence removes up to 500ms of silence end track and the start of the track.

  • Multi-Favorite & Searching

    Multi-Favorite offers the convenience of saving your favorite music in multiple playlists, which allows creating more diverse music lists depending on users' tastes. Even with a large number of music files, users can easily find and listen to the music that they want, by using the keyboard in Searching function.

Contrast between Structure and Space
Solid & Void Design

The PLENUE 2 won a world-renowned iF Design Award for its solid, structurally robust body and high-strength aluminum components, as well as carefully arranged openings that create striking contrasts in structure and space.
The multi-faceted surfaces of the carved glass which is made with latest manufacturing process on the rear panel reflect eye-catching hues and glistening shimmers of light from different angles.

The Beauty of Contrast
Solid & Void Design

The PLENUE 2 was designed in a "solid & void" motif that emphasizes harmony, where the robust high-strength aluminum exterior is balanced by the open spaces at the top. The body with mysterious Imperial Silver and the luxurious beauty projected by the contrast between the precisely processed structure and open spaces create the impression of an architecturally designed structure.

Creating Mystique through Light
Carved Glass

A pattern of PLENUE 2 symbols appears on the tempered glass on the rear of the device, and the surface, finely sculpted via micromachining, reflects light from each micro-groove in a dazzling display that differs depending on the viewing direction. The feast of color produced by the dispersed lights and perfect texture of solid glass provide a distinctive sense of mystique.

Dual Status Lights

Two circular LED lights located underneath the Dual Control Wheels indicate the device's status more clearly than ever before.
Not only do the lights indicate whether the unit is charging, buffering, or in playback mode, they also react to your input when operating the Dual Control Wheels.
The Volume Wheel's white light and Multi Wheel's red light create a dynamic visual effect.

Digital & Analog Interface

The newly designed GUI of the PLENUE 2 is not only stylish, but also complements the exquisite beauty of this industrial design standout. Album Art and Matrix Browser has high resolution graphics, also 2Ch Level Meter shows the constantly changing stereo output to express the feel of both digital and analogue. The device includes 6 different types of themes and 3 types of Level Meter skins to provide visual satisfaction. In addition, GUI design was started with the purpose that it can give users the most intuitive and easiest look. As a result, users can operate and understand it easily.

Conveying Emotion through Album Art

The stimulating images of the included album art amplify the emotions behind the music.
Twenty works of art are included as album covers to heighten your music-listening experience.

Premium Leather Case for Enhanced Elegance

The PLENUE 2 luxurious leather case is made of the finest natural cowhide to safely protect the product, and the clean stitching points highlight the captivating burgundy color in ways that dramatically enhance the elegant design.