SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-2 Plus is a real-time, integrated noise removal platform that adds SweetVinyl’s Surface Noise Reduction software (SVNR) to all the technology and features of the revolutionary SC-2 along with an improved AD-DA subsystem, more refined analogue path, improved power supply, plus a variety of digital interfaces.
SC-2 Plus Connectivity
On the rear, there is a USB-B port that connects to a personal computer or music server and functions as a stand-alone ADC/DAC with or without noise removal along with TOSLINK, SPDIF and USB-A Digital Outputs to connect to an external DAC; gold-plated RCA connectors and RJ45 Ethernet port.
The front panel allows full control of the basic functions with push-buttons and a pairing function that is integrated with the strength knob, while an LCD display provides status.
Updated Click & Pop Removal
The SC-2 Plus’s flawless Click & Pop Removal process benefits from the latest algorithm updates with version 2.0 software and SweetVinyl’s Noise Reduction (SVNR) software that provides up to 10 dB of background noise reduction with no coloration of the musical content. The iOS and Android apps and web interface provide complete remote control of Click & Pop removal and SVNR reduction as well as ‘Analog Bypass’.
Noise Removal
SC-2 Plus transparently removes noise from records or tape and provides hours of enjoyment from previously unplayable media in any collection; SVNR is particularly effective with 78’s and tape. When used as an ADC/DAC with a PC, the SC2 Plus can use Click & Pop/SVNR functions after the ADC or before the DAC (or none at all).
SC-2 Plus vs SC-1 Plus
SC-2 shares all the features of the SC-1 Plus including being the only other full component size model in the new range and coming in a choice of two chassis finishes. Like the SC-1 Plus, SC-2 has SVNR noise reduction and computer ADC/DAC integration but includes additional vinyl recording, metadata lookup and headphone amplification capabilities.