Leading Pro Audio Distributor to Bring Revolutionary HDR-A Technology to the UK Market

Sound Service UK is proud to announce its appointment as exclusive UK distributor for Imersiv Audio, the groundbreaking division of Millennia Media Systems. This partnership brings Imersiv’s revolutionary HDR-A (High Dynamic Range Audio) technology to British professional audio markets, headlined by the extraordinary D-1 DAC—a converter that redefines the state of the art in digital-to-analog conversion.

Founded in 1990, Millennia Media Systems has built an unparalleled legacy in professional audio excellence. With over 50,000 recording channels in use worldwide, Millennia microphone preamplifiers have become the industry standard for Hollywood film scores, classical music recordings, and premium acoustic productions. Their equipment has been integral to countless landmark recordings at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Berlin Philharmonic, and Juilliard, and can be heard in film scores, symphonic recordings, and broadcast productions across the globe. In 2019, Millennia’s HV-3D microphone preamplifier technology was inducted into the NAMM Technology Hall of Fame, recognizing the company’s lasting influence on the audio industry.

Millennia’s design philosophy has remained steadfast for 35 years: create the most accurate, neutral, and dynamically stable audio instruments available, regardless of price point. This commitment has earned the company over 30 industry awards and established it as the recognized standard for professional excellence. Their products maintain exceptional resale value, testament to their build quality and enduring performance. Millennia has also designed specialized equipment for institutions including the U.S. Library of Congress Audio Archives, where their LOCi phono preamplifier is used in every archiving room, as well as the national libraries of Canada, France, Italy, and India.

The D-1 DAC represents Millennia’s most ambitious achievement to date. Built on patented HDR-A multi-path architecture developed over 10 years of research, the D-1 delivers true 28-bit dynamic range—a performance level so advanced it exceeds the measurement capabilities of today’s leading test equipment. Unlike conventional single-path DACs that compromise between headroom and noise floor, the D-1’s revolutionary approach employs multiple DAC cores optimized for different signal levels, seamlessly combined to deliver extraordinary clarity across the entire dynamic range.

The results are measurable and audible. With self-noise of just 40 nanovolts—100 times quieter than the best conventional converters—and massive headroom of +22dBu with zero inter-sample overs, the D-1 reveals spatial information and timbral details that single-path converters simply mask. Over 40 Grammy-winning and platinum recording engineers have evaluated the D-1, with responses including “a revelation,” “astonishing,” and “like hearing my music library for the first time.” Engineers at world-class facilities from Skywalker Ranch to Hollywood scoring stages have reported clients mistaking the D-1’s stereo output for immersive 3D mixes.

“We’re thrilled to bring Imersiv to the UK market,” said Ian Young, Managing Director at Sound Service UK. “The D-1 represents a genuine paradigm shift in digital audio conversion. Millennia’s 35-year track record of innovation and their aerospace-grade manufacturing standards make this a perfect addition to our portfolio. UK professionals deserve access to technology that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in audio reproduction.”

The Imersiv D-1 DAC is now available through Sound Service UK, offering British audio professionals the opportunity to experience the future of digital audio conversion.

About Sound Service UK Formerly known as SCV Distribution, Sound Service UK is a division of Sound Service GmbH and manages more than 30 major home and pro audio brands across the UK and Ireland territory. Explore our full portfolio here www.soundservice.uk.

About Imersiv Audio Imersiv Audio is a division of Millennia Media Systems, founded in 1990 in Diamond Springs, California. For more information, visit www.imersiv.com.