- 20 May 2009
- 5,856
DAC1 Special Edition
Non Oversampling DAC with Tube Output
Official Site
OVERVIEW
A DAC that sounds like vinyl!
We are analog sound lovers, this is a true, but nowadays digital signals flow in every modern audio system.
The challenge was to achieve sound as closer to the vinyl sound through a DAC.
By combining digital and asynchronous USB inputs with classic non oversampling TDA1543 and a tube based output stage
we managed to achieve a really musical DAC that sounds like a perfect tuned High End turntable.
Every component of DAC1 is designed to provide smooth and pleasant sound.
We achieved the character of pure analogue sound with non oversampling conversion by 8 matched parallel Phillips TDA1543
in sophisticated configuration and smooth output through Dual triode tube I/V stage.
All components are carefully chosen after hours of listening and testing, while great attention
has been paid to all the details that affect the final outcome (special audiophile power capacitors, NOS tube and more).
DAC will be a pleasure not only for your ears but for your eyes too. With its solid construction,
handcrafted finishing, luxury metal painting and retro analogue V/U meters you will fall in love with it for sure.
FEATURES
Asychronous 24/96kHz usb input
Non Oversampling mode (matched)
Triode tube I/V analog output stage (New Old Stock SQ tube)
6 Separate Regulated Power Supplies
Handcrafted audio grade transformers
Dale 1% (digital stage) and AB carbon Resistors (analog stage)
High Capacity Audiophile capacitors (Nichicon gold tune)
Jantzen Superior-Z coupling capacitors
WIMA dacs' bypass capacitors
Vibration isolated chassis
Gold plated RCA Teflon (input, output)
Analog retro nissei VU meters
5mm Aluminum face panel with luxury painting
Five Years Guarantee
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
230/240 Vac 50Hz (1Α fused)
Power consumption
80 VA max
Inputs
1xSPDIF (Coaxial RCA)
1xUSB2
(Optional Toshlink input)
Frequency response
20Hz to 20 KHz +0dB/-1dB
Output level
2.25Vrms
THD
lower than 0.2%
Available colors
Etna Black
Pearl White
Custom color
Dimension (WxHxD)
43x11x29 cm
Weight
6 Kg
AVMentor Μετρήσεις
GALLERY
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Τιμή: 1499
Non Oversampling DAC with Tube Output
Official Site
OVERVIEW
A DAC that sounds like vinyl!
We are analog sound lovers, this is a true, but nowadays digital signals flow in every modern audio system.
The challenge was to achieve sound as closer to the vinyl sound through a DAC.
By combining digital and asynchronous USB inputs with classic non oversampling TDA1543 and a tube based output stage
we managed to achieve a really musical DAC that sounds like a perfect tuned High End turntable.
Every component of DAC1 is designed to provide smooth and pleasant sound.
We achieved the character of pure analogue sound with non oversampling conversion by 8 matched parallel Phillips TDA1543
in sophisticated configuration and smooth output through Dual triode tube I/V stage.
All components are carefully chosen after hours of listening and testing, while great attention
has been paid to all the details that affect the final outcome (special audiophile power capacitors, NOS tube and more).
DAC will be a pleasure not only for your ears but for your eyes too. With its solid construction,
handcrafted finishing, luxury metal painting and retro analogue V/U meters you will fall in love with it for sure.
FEATURES
Asychronous 24/96kHz usb input
Non Oversampling mode (matched)
Triode tube I/V analog output stage (New Old Stock SQ tube)
6 Separate Regulated Power Supplies
Handcrafted audio grade transformers
Dale 1% (digital stage) and AB carbon Resistors (analog stage)
High Capacity Audiophile capacitors (Nichicon gold tune)
Jantzen Superior-Z coupling capacitors
WIMA dacs' bypass capacitors
Vibration isolated chassis
Gold plated RCA Teflon (input, output)
Analog retro nissei VU meters
5mm Aluminum face panel with luxury painting
Five Years Guarantee
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
230/240 Vac 50Hz (1Α fused)
Power consumption
80 VA max
Inputs
1xSPDIF (Coaxial RCA)
1xUSB2
(Optional Toshlink input)
Frequency response
20Hz to 20 KHz +0dB/-1dB
Output level
2.25Vrms
THD
lower than 0.2%
Available colors
Etna Black
Pearl White
Custom color
Dimension (WxHxD)
43x11x29 cm
Weight
6 Kg
AVMentor Μετρήσεις
GALLERY
--> Full AVMentor Review
--> Mono&Stereo Review
Τιμή: 1499
