USB Audio DAC

Description The One you needNot sure what a DAC is but know you want better sound quality for your music, movies, games, podcasts and YouTube guilty pleasures? Then, the new iFi Uno is for you.All devices that act as digital sound sources use a built-in DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) to convert the digital info in your source device – your computer, tablet or smartphone – to music you can hear through speakers or headphones. External DACs sound much better than the standard DACs used inside these devices.Imagine the difference in quality from a standard TV to an 8K Ultra HD TV — but in sound! This is the difference an external DAC makes to your music. The iFi Uno will supercharge your sound. Everything will sound more powerful, more detailed and more real.The One you wantSmall enough to fit into the palm of your hand, the iFi Uno’s cute, curvy case is made from tough, mineral-filled polymer. Inside, the sophisticated DAC and headphone amp circuitry will upgrade the basic audio tech in all sorts of digital devices. Connect the iFi Uno via the USB-C input to your Windows PC, Apple Mac, smartphone or tablet. It needs no power source as it receives both power and audio data from the source it is connected to. Add headphones, powered speakers or an amp and separate speakers and you have what you’ve always wanted – bigger, bolder, more detailed sound.Work. Chill. Play.One simple device. Three unique modes.Music mode unlocks detailed and engaging sound from all your favourite artists. Listen while you work.Movie mode enhances dialogue clarity when you’re streaming films and must-watch TV shows. Never miss a moment.Game mode makes low-level sound effects crystal-clear. Always hear your enemies coming and storms brewing.Simply use the button on the front panel to cycle through the three settings. Illuminated logos on the top of the iFi Uno indicate your chosen mode.Uno, dos, hi-resThe iFi Uno supports different file formats – PCM 32bit/384kHz, fully native DSD256 and MQA.PCM – Pulse Code Modulation is the file format used in CD, DVD, Blu-ray and other digital audio applications. It’s the next step up from MP3.DSD – Direct Stream Digital is a very high-quality audio format, better than CD quality. The higher the number (sample rate), the better the recording – DSD64, 128, 256, 512 and 1024. Fully native means that it hasn’t been altered in any way from the original recording.MQA – Master Quality Authenticated is an award-winning audio technology that enables music fans to stream the original master recording into their home, car or their mobile. With the iFi Uno you can listen to MQA straight out of the box. Simply connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.DAC’s the ticketThe iFi Uno draws on our ten years of experience and the advanced spec of the DAC chip within it to unlock rarely implemented high-end features. Adjustable analogue gain with DRE (Dynamic Range Enhancement) plus technologies to minimise THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and crosstalk and a choice of digital filters is accessible via the front-panel buttons enabling you to fine-tune the sound of the iFi Uno to your taste. In short, whether you simply use the Mode features or decide to tinker further, the iFi Uno will make audio sound clearer, minimise any interference and just give you a better entertainment experience across the board.Awesome analogueThe Uno’s analogue circuitry is just as vital to the supercharged sound quality it provides as its digital tech. The headphone amp feeds a 3.5mm socket at the front, incorporating iFi’s S-Balanced configuration to reduce noise and crosstalk. The stereo RCA output at the rear also benefits from our knack for delivering high-grade audio circuitry in remarkably affordable devices.All the analogue outputs are gold-plated to resist corrosion and maintain conductivity over time.Most DACs still use digital volume control – ours is analogue. Why is this special? When you reduce the volume on other DACs you remove data from the song or soundtrack. With analogue volume control, you reduce the volume whilst maintaining the quality. And finally, there’s PowerMatch – this ensures you always have the right amount of power to drive the headphones you are using.You can count on the iFi Uno to deliver great sound for everyoneHi-Res TrueNative® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384.Discrete ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC chipset with time domain jitter eliminator, discrete oscillator and 112dB dynamic range for discerning listeners.Extensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and intelligent memory buffer. This represents a total ‘out-of-the-box’ systematic digital solution that solves jitter once and for all.In music production, dynamic range means the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds. It’s measured in decibels, or dB for short. In a single audio track, dynamic range means the dB difference between the loudest and quietest moment in the audio file.You can think of the dynamic range in a system as the space between the noise floor and the clipping point. When a sound goes below the noise floor you won’t be able to tell the difference between the signal and the system noise of the medium. When a sound goes above the clipping point, the tops of its waveform will get abruptly cut off, causing harshness and distortion.iFi’s proprietary technology extends the Dynamic Range by 6 dB or more, for an improved listening experience.iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced® circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications.Getting ever closer to the theoretical ideal of pure, frequency-constant capacitance, these capacitors reduce capacitor-induced distortion to vanishingly low levels.They are pricey but are a perfect addition to our products.muRata control-type, low-ESR high-Q multi-layer capacitors. The ‘ESR control’ aspect of the Murata is something special. Their noise suppression abilities are impressive.

The DAC-200ts digital to analog converter is the pinnacle in digital AND analog circuit topology. Packed with features like TruBit™ upsampling, the DAC-200ts utilizes a 128 bit DSP engine that expands native bit depths to 32 bits and upsamples incoming rates to 1 of 7 selectable sample rates, up to 768 kHz! Whether a signal is upsampled or left native, the signal is clocked several times with our OSO™ reclocking, then sent to 4 independent DACs for 8 channels of processing. Why do we go to such lengths when our competitors use one or maybe two DACs? Because using multiple parallel DACs ensures that the process of converting a true balanced or single ended digital signal will retain all the musicality stored within while transitioning it to a pure analog signal that sounds like analog! Even more important than the digital topology is the analog circuit. Once we’ve ensured the best possible, most pure, conversion of the digital information to an analog signal it is introduced to our analog circuit. Drawing on our years of experience in designing some of the world’s best analog circuits, the analog section of the DAC-200ts is nothing short of amazing. Our Dual Independent Output (DiO™) analog topology utilizes a separate solid state output stage and a separate vacuum tube output stage. Not to be confused with a hybrid design where a circuit always has the same sound characteristic, the separate independent analog output stages allow you to tailor the sound of the DAC-200ts to your source material with the simple touch of one button. As we know, source material varies greatly in terms of its recording quality. Having the ability to enhance the sound characteristics of the DAC-200ts to match your source material means maximum flexibility for maximum sonic benefit. Not only is the DAC-200ts a reference level digital source unit, it can also be used as a digital preamplifier using its 3.0 volt variable volume output. What’s more, a clock input allows for the use of an external master clock, or using the clock output allows the DAC-200ts to function as a master clock for other digital sources capable of a master clock input.The DAC-200ts supports super high resolution Asynchronous USB computer audio. That means PCM up to 32 bit/ 384 kHz as well as native DSD 64 and 128 audio. Additionally, the DAC-200ts includes; CSR aptX® lossless Bluetooth, SPDIF coaxial and Toslink inputs, AES/EBU input and both fully balanced XLR and RCA outputs. Large VFD display, full function remote control, and Ethernet and Wi-Fi for control systems are also included.

ΠεριγραφήΟ Hugo TT 2 έχει ξανασχεδιαστεί ριζικά από την αρχή, όχι μόνο με την όμορφη καινούρια υπόθεση του αρχιτέκτονα John Franks, αλλά με 5 φορές τη δύναμη επεξεργασίας του αρχικού Hugo TT και διπλάσια από αυτή του πολυβραβευμένου Hugo 2.Προσφέρει ριζικά βελτιωμένες τεχνικές προδιαγραφές και μετρήσεις σε όλο το πλάτος και παρουσιάζει δραστικά ηχητικά οφέλη σε σχέση με τον προκάτοχό του με την αναπαραγωγή 768kHz PCM και DSD 512. Βελτιώνοντας, σε σύγκριση με τα φίλτρα 256-tap που μπορούν να τρέξουν τα παραδοσιακά DAC τσιπ, η καρδιά του Hugo TT 2 είναι ένα ισχυρό Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA, προσαρμοσμένο από τον Rob Watts της Chord Electronics.Ένα ολοκαίνουργιο στάδιο διακριτικής εξόδου υψηλής ισχύος σε συνδυασμό με τη διαμόρφωση θορύβου δεύτερης τάξης ενσωματωμένο μεταξύ της εξόδου DAC και του φίλτρου χρησιμοποιείται επίσης για τη μαζική μείωση της παραμόρφωσης. Το Hugo TT 2 αποφεύγει την τροφοδοσία μπαταρίας Li-Po του πρωτοτύπου και προσφέρει έξι σούπερ πυκνωτές ικανά να παράγουν τεράστια, γραμμικά δυναμικά ρεύματα όταν το απαιτεί η μουσική με κορυφαία απόδοση 5Α, 9,3V RMS.

DAVE is the most advanced DAC we have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’, a moniker that best reflects the product’s capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme — a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match. The DAC, which is also a reference-level headphone amplifier and ‘digital preamp’, distils twenty years of Chord research, development and advanced engineering into one device. At its heart lies a new version of the advanced Spartan 6 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 1,000x the processing power of the traditional mass-produced chip DAC. DAVE’s FPGA is loaded with over a million lines of code to confront complex timing issues head-on, with speed and precision. The FPGA’s extraordinary capability enables a number of key sonic benefits, including significantly improved timing and the best noise-shaper performance of any known DAC. DAVE’s technology delivers music with unmatched reality and musicality, with an unrivalled timing response. The device’s lossless digital volume control outputs the signal direct to your power amplifier for the purest experience. DAVE has a full-sized LCD display, showing input, sample frequency, volume and set-up configurations options, within Chord’s famous porthole design. On its fascia, DAVE also features a rotary encoder with a large stainless steel controller and ball buttons, enabling direct interactivity in addition to the supplied remote control.

With the DAC50x we are creating a new paradigm for what used to be a black box device. A typical D/A Converter is a "set and forget" device. Not so with the DAC50x. It adds a number of interesting signal processing features and sports a variety of digital inputs. Balanced, unbalanced and headphone outputs are provided.Weiss Engineering has a 30 year history in D/A Converter design. In that time span we have learned a thing or two about converter design. The DAC50x is the essence of our experiences. DAC501 and DAC502 are Roon Ready.The DAC501-4ch and DAC502-4ch versions are now also available. The "4ch" indicates that those units will be 4-channel playback capable besides the standard 2-channel operation. In addition they sport the latest D/A Converter chip for a no-compromise performance. Standard DAC501 and DAC502 units can be upgraded to the DAC501-4ch or DAC502-4ch version respectively.Mechanics
The DAC50x uses a stainless steel chassis with a solid 10 mm aluminium front plate.Power Supply
A powerful non-switching power supply is used. All sensitive voltages have their own regulators which are separated between left and right channels. The result is an analog output free of “digital noise” and channel crosstalk. The power switch activates a semiconductor relay which only switches on or off at zero crossings of the mains voltage. This assures a glitch free power switching. The two mains transformers are toroidal types. Mains voltage selection is done automatically by measuring the mains voltage before power is applied to the rest of the electronics. Synchronization
An internal high precision / low jitter clock generator is responsible for clocking the D/A converter section. The sampling frequency of that generator is fixed at about 195kHz. The input signals are converted to the 195kHz sampling frequency for optimal signal quality. This scheme also helps significantly in reducing any jitter related effects. All standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128 are supported.
Digital Inputs
There are a total of five inputs:* AES/EBU or S/PDIF via XLR, Toslink and RCA sockets* UPnP / DLNA via Ethernet* USB* Roon ReadyAccepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x.Future formats can be accommodated for via software updates.Signal Processing
The DAC50x has a digital signal processing chip built in (DSP). The following DSP algorithms are currently implemented:Room Equalizer - to suppress room modes for a decent bass reproduction.Creative Equalizer - a tone control with low boost/cut, high boost/cut and mid boost/cut. Very useful to correct those recordings which do not quite sound right.De-Essing - the automatic removal of overly bright sibilances from human voices. The sibilance effect can be more or less pronounced depending on your speakers or room acoustics.Constant Volume - adjusts the audio volume (loudness) to a constant value across all tracks played. Useful for "party mode" when the volume control should stay untouched.Vinyl Emulation - get that special sonic character of a record player based playback chain. We also employ an emulation of the DMM-CD procedure offered by the Stockfisch label.Crosstalk Cancelling (XTC) - for the playback of dummy head recordings or live recordings via speakers for an incredible live sensation. Dummy head recordings usually are listened to via headphones because they only work properly if the left channel goes to the left ear only and the right channel to the right ear only. With speakers this is difficult to achive as the left channel goes to the left and the right ear. But with some clever signal processing of the speaker channels is is possible to suppress the crosstalk, i.e. the audio going from the left speaker to the right ear and vice versa. If that works properly then the recording sounds as if one would be in the space where the recording has taken place. All the reverberation and 3D representation of the sound sources is there.(For speaker based playback only.)Loudness Control - a listening volume dependent equalization of the audio.Headphone Equalizer - to adapt any headphone to the listener's ears in terms of frequency response.Crossfeed - to emulate a speaker based playback impression on headphones.Converters
Two of the latest 32 bit D/A Converter chips are used. Two D/A conversion channels are used per audio channel, resulting in exceptional performance specifications. Analog OutputsLine out unbalanced on RCA connector.Line out balanced on XLR connector.Headphone out on 1/4" Jack Analogue.For the DAC502: Addtional headphone output on a 4 pin XLR connector.Discrete output stages for both line and headphone outputs are employed.
The output levels can be set in a coarse manner with 4 steps to adapt for the amplifier or headphone connected. The levels can be set independently for line and headphone outputs.
No sound degrading servo mechanisms are used.Front panel controlsA rotary encoder knob for changing parameters and for powering the unit on/off.A touch screen colour LCD display.An 1/4 inch headphone socket.An IR receiver.Back panel elementsAnalog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors.Digital inputs on XLR, RCA, TOSLINK, USB, Ethernet connectors.USB type A connector for various applications.Mains connector with fuses.IR Remote Control
Allows to control several functions of the DAC50x, namely:The input selected for conversion.The output type, level, muting, absolute polarity.Power on/off.DSP presets.Web InterfaceThe DAC50x has a web interface for configuring it via a web browser. The following functions are accessible via the web interface:Volume and Balance controls.Input selection.Output type.DSP algorithms configuration.DSP snapshots configuration.

With the DAC50x we are creating a new paradigm for what used to be a black box device. A typical D/A Converter is a "set and forget" device. Not so with the DAC50x. It adds a number of interesting signal processing features and sports a variety of digital inputs. Balanced, unbalanced and headphone outputs are provided.Weiss Engineering has a 30 year history in D/A Converter design. In that time span we have learned a thing or two about converter design. The DAC50x is the essence of our experiences. DAC501 and DAC502 are Roon Ready.The DAC501-4ch and DAC502-4ch versions are now also available. The "4ch" indicates that those units will be 4-channel playback capable besides the standard 2-channel operation. In addition they sport the latest D/A Converter chip for a no-compromise performance. Standard DAC501 and DAC502 units can be upgraded to the DAC501-4ch or DAC502-4ch version respectively.Mechanics
The DAC50x uses a stainless steel chassis with a solid 10 mm aluminium front plate.Power Supply
A powerful non-switching power supply is used. All sensitive voltages have their own regulators which are separated between left and right channels. The result is an analog output free of “digital noise” and channel crosstalk. The power switch activates a semiconductor relay which only switches on or off at zero crossings of the mains voltage. This assures a glitch free power switching. The two mains transformers are toroidal types. Mains voltage selection is done automatically by measuring the mains voltage before power is applied to the rest of the electronics. Synchronization
An internal high precision / low jitter clock generator is responsible for clocking the D/A converter section. The sampling frequency of that generator is fixed at about 195kHz. The input signals are converted to the 195kHz sampling frequency for optimal signal quality. This scheme also helps significantly in reducing any jitter related effects. All standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128 are supported.
Digital Inputs
There are a total of five inputs:* AES/EBU or S/PDIF via XLR, Toslink and RCA sockets* UPnP / DLNA via Ethernet* USB* Roon ReadyAccepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x.Future formats can be accommodated for via software updates.Signal Processing
The DAC50x has a digital signal processing chip built in (DSP). The following DSP algorithms are currently implemented:Room Equalizer - to suppress room modes for a decent bass reproduction.Creative Equalizer - a tone control with low boost/cut, high boost/cut and mid boost/cut. Very useful to correct those recordings which do not quite sound right.De-Essing - the automatic removal of overly bright sibilances from human voices. The sibilance effect can be more or less pronounced depending on your speakers or room acoustics.Constant Volume - adjusts the audio volume (loudness) to a constant value across all tracks played. Useful for "party mode" when the volume control should stay untouched.Vinyl Emulation - get that special sonic character of a record player based playback chain. We also employ an emulation of the DMM-CD procedure offered by the Stockfisch label.Crosstalk Cancelling (XTC) - for the playback of dummy head recordings or live recordings via speakers for an incredible live sensation. Dummy head recordings usually are listened to via headphones because they only work properly if the left channel goes to the left ear only and the right channel to the right ear only. With speakers this is difficult to achive as the left channel goes to the left and the right ear. But with some clever signal processing of the speaker channels is is possible to suppress the crosstalk, i.e. the audio going from the left speaker to the right ear and vice versa. If that works properly then the recording sounds as if one would be in the space where the recording has taken place. All the reverberation and 3D representation of the sound sources is there.(For speaker based playback only.)Loudness Control - a listening volume dependent equalization of the audio.Headphone Equalizer - to adapt any headphone to the listener's ears in terms of frequency response.Crossfeed - to emulate a speaker based playback impression on headphones.Converters
Two of the latest 32 bit D/A Converter chips are used. Two D/A conversion channels are used per audio channel, resulting in exceptional performance specifications. Analog OutputsLine out unbalanced on RCA connector.Line out balanced on XLR connector.Headphone out on 1/4" Jack Analogue.For the DAC502: Addtional headphone output on a 4 pin XLR connector.Discrete output stages for both line and headphone outputs are employed.
The output levels can be set in a coarse manner with 4 steps to adapt for the amplifier or headphone connected. The levels can be set independently for line and headphone outputs.
No sound degrading servo mechanisms are used.Front panel controlsA rotary encoder knob for changing parameters and for powering the unit on/off.A touch screen colour LCD display.An 1/4 inch headphone socket.An IR receiver.Back panel elementsAnalog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors.Digital inputs on XLR, RCA, TOSLINK, USB, Ethernet connectors.USB type A connector for various applications.Mains connector with fuses.IR Remote Control
Allows to control several functions of the DAC50x, namely:The input selected for conversion.The output type, level, muting, absolute polarity.Power on/off.DSP presets.Web InterfaceThe DAC50x has a web interface for configuring it via a web browser. The following functions are accessible via the web interface:Volume and Balance controls.Input selection.Output type.DSP algorithms configuration.DSP snapshots configuration.

Musical Fidelity has always been driven by the vision to create musically engaging audio products which can hold this standard of fidelity for many generations to come. Many MF classics are still in the hands of their proud owners and have proven the success of our design philosophy.Streaming in Musical Fidelity TraditionThe MX-Stream is developed with the same goal in mind as everything else at Musical Fidelity. Technically correct design that not only measures like a dream but also sounds like it. In order for it to be true to the original Musical Fidelity spirit it has to have our warm yet transparent and incredibly detailed signature sound and not just be technical wizardry for the sake of clean technical measurements. We have to hear it, we have to feel it, and we have to be moved by it.There are audio products of the past that did not necessarily measure so well, but people still grew to love them. This can also be done with close to perfect technical specifications and the same dedication to the actual perceivable sound qualities. And Musical Fidelity have done exactly this – always.As a result, these pieces of audio gear are elevated to the highest levels and become the true entries into affordable, no nonsense high-end. The MX-Stream is yet another prime example in our long-lasting design philosophy.High resolution network bridgeNetwork-enables and compatible with any modern DAC with USB inputCompletely optimised for bit-perfect audio:Audiophile playback softwareLow Noise regulation and detox sectionUSB & Wifi low phase noise clock sectionClock synchronised, phase interleaved, capacitor multiplier pre regulatorsCD ripping (requires external USB CD drive)Controllable via smart devices and PC/LaptopOverview and Hardware DesignOur MX-Stream is a universal, transport-only network device that can take any online or network streaming service to your integrated amplifier or DAC. All you need is an existing USB Class 2.0 Audio input. The MX-Stream’s digital audio circuitry is a complete custom design from scratch. A huge part inside the chassis is dedicated to the extensive power supply section. We have PSUs and high-end voltage stabilization components for all the different PCB units. We have advanced re-clocking – even the main CPU is operated by an audio optimized clock, which is completely unheard in typical streaming solutions, as they typically run with standard CPU clocks like those in regular computers. Every incoming digital signal is cleaned up from the very beginning. All audio files that come in and out, are the best they can be by eliminating all unwanted noise that can be found in common streaming solutions. With an optimized software, we were able to push this high-tech hardware design to its absolute limits. All of this resulted in the first near-zero jitter streamer we have ever seen.Bit-perfect and Open Software DesignIts design makes it future proof by keeping the architecture open. In 10 years’ time, your MX- Stream will be as relevant as today because it can run any open source software that you are willing and able to throw at it. It will use the same revelatory hardware design and continue to be the perfect streaming transport. Of course, for now you can just unpack the unit and set it up and it will be perfectly plug&play ready and you can immediately stream ahead. The on-board operating system and playback software - by default - is set up to enable you 1:1 bit-perfect digital audio transfers to your USB DAC of choice right from the start. You do not need to worry about anything, we have done all the engineering and configuration for you. You are free to enjoy the Musical Fidelity signature sound without in-depth knowledge of digital audio technology. However, all the expert-users will find advanced options available to tailor the experience to their exact specifications and gain complete and transparent control of what their system is doing. Truly accessible high-end at your fingertips.Flexibility and Control OptionsThe MX-Stream can be controlled via mobile App, in any web-browser and you can connect HDMI- and touchscreens for a full, haptic touch screen experience. A full Roon-Ready certification, support for all lossless high-resolution streaming services that are available right now and hi-res formats (up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD256) and standard network features like NAS support, USB-hard drive support, UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth, Shareport (for iOS-devices), web-radio, CD-ripping with automated tagging and automatic music library indexing bring unparalleled versatility to the table.Streaming ServicesHigh resolution network bridgeSpotify, Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, TuneInFully Roon Ready and certifiedShareport(Airplay), UPNP/DLNA, BluetoothUSB 2.0 USB drives, NAS drivesThe Perfect Streaming CompanionAs a standalone device, the MX-Stream is the perfect add-on for any integrated amplifier or DAC with USB B input. Not only is the technology inside the MX-Stream complete cutting-edge high-end, every analog circuit in integrated analog amps displays increased performance, when digital circuits and power supplies are kept separate from the analog circuitry. By squeezing in a lot of digital circuits, additional high frequency distortion across the entire system can be observed. Coming from the other direction, huge power supplies for pre and power amps with lots of magnetic radiation impact digital circuit performance negatively. By keeping streaming and amplification separate we can achieve our true high-end sound vision to greater effect and at a more affordable cost, while also guaranteeing the longest lifetime of our amplifiers and streamers.

Musical Fidelity has always been driven by the vision to create musically engaging audio products which can hold this standard of fidelity for many generations to come. Many MF classics are still in the hands of their proud owners and have proven the success of our design philosophy.Streaming in Musical Fidelity TraditionThe MX-Stream is developed with the same goal in mind as everything else at Musical Fidelity. Technically correct design that not only measures like a dream but also sounds like it. In order for it to be true to the original Musical Fidelity spirit it has to have our warm yet transparent and incredibly detailed signature sound and not just be technical wizardry for the sake of clean technical measurements. We have to hear it, we have to feel it, and we have to be moved by it.There are audio products of the past that did not necessarily measure so well, but people still grew to love them. This can also be done with close to perfect technical specifications and the same dedication to the actual perceivable sound qualities. And Musical Fidelity have done exactly this – always.As a result, these pieces of audio gear are elevated to the highest levels and become the true entries into affordable, no nonsense high-end. The MX-Stream is yet another prime example in our long-lasting design philosophy.High resolution network bridgeNetwork-enables and compatible with any modern DAC with USB inputCompletely optimised for bit-perfect audio:Audiophile playback softwareLow Noise regulation and detox sectionUSB & Wifi low phase noise clock sectionClock synchronised, phase interleaved, capacitor multiplier pre regulatorsCD ripping (requires external USB CD drive)Controllable via smart devices and PC/LaptopOverview and Hardware DesignOur MX-Stream is a universal, transport-only network device that can take any online or network streaming service to your integrated amplifier or DAC. All you need is an existing USB Class 2.0 Audio input. The MX-Stream’s digital audio circuitry is a complete custom design from scratch. A huge part inside the chassis is dedicated to the extensive power supply section. We have PSUs and high-end voltage stabilization components for all the different PCB units. We have advanced re-clocking – even the main CPU is operated by an audio optimized clock, which is completely unheard in typical streaming solutions, as they typically run with standard CPU clocks like those in regular computers. Every incoming digital signal is cleaned up from the very beginning. All audio files that come in and out, are the best they can be by eliminating all unwanted noise that can be found in common streaming solutions. With an optimized software, we were able to push this high-tech hardware design to its absolute limits. All of this resulted in the first near-zero jitter streamer we have ever seen.Bit-perfect and Open Software DesignIts design makes it future proof by keeping the architecture open. In 10 years’ time, your MX- Stream will be as relevant as today because it can run any open source software that you are willing and able to throw at it. It will use the same revelatory hardware design and continue to be the perfect streaming transport. Of course, for now you can just unpack the unit and set it up and it will be perfectly plug&play ready and you can immediately stream ahead. The on-board operating system and playback software - by default - is set up to enable you 1:1 bit-perfect digital audio transfers to your USB DAC of choice right from the start. You do not need to worry about anything, we have done all the engineering and configuration for you. You are free to enjoy the Musical Fidelity signature sound without in-depth knowledge of digital audio technology. However, all the expert-users will find advanced options available to tailor the experience to their exact specifications and gain complete and transparent control of what their system is doing. Truly accessible high-end at your fingertips.Flexibility and Control OptionsThe MX-Stream can be controlled via mobile App, in any web-browser and you can connect HDMI- and touchscreens for a full, haptic touch screen experience. A full Roon-Ready certification, support for all lossless high-resolution streaming services that are available right now and hi-res formats (up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD256) and standard network features like NAS support, USB-hard drive support, UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth, Shareport (for iOS-devices), web-radio, CD-ripping with automated tagging and automatic music library indexing bring unparalleled versatility to the table.Streaming ServicesHigh resolution network bridgeSpotify, Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, TuneInFully Roon Ready and certifiedShareport(Airplay), UPNP/DLNA, BluetoothUSB 2.0 USB drives, NAS drivesThe Perfect Streaming CompanionAs a standalone device, the MX-Stream is the perfect add-on for any integrated amplifier or DAC with USB B input. Not only is the technology inside the MX-Stream complete cutting-edge high-end, every analog circuit in integrated analog amps displays increased performance, when digital circuits and power supplies are kept separate from the analog circuitry. By squeezing in a lot of digital circuits, additional high frequency distortion across the entire system can be observed. Coming from the other direction, huge power supplies for pre and power amps with lots of magnetic radiation impact digital circuit performance negatively. By keeping streaming and amplification separate we can achieve our true high-end sound vision to greater effect and at a more affordable cost, while also guaranteeing the longest lifetime of our amplifiers and streamers.

Το ZEN One Signature παίρνει το στάδιο DAC από το ZEN DAC V2, προσθέτει εισόδους S/PDIF (οπτικές και ομοαξονικές) παράλληλα με τη θύρα USB, εμπλουτίζει με την τεχνολογία Bluetooth από το ZEN Blue V2 και με βελτιώσεις κυκλώματος Signature-grade.  Το ZEN One Signature είναι ένα καθαρό DAC (χωρίς ενσωματωμένο ενισχυτή ακουστικών και έλεγχο έντασης ήχου) που χρησιμεύει ως διανομέας ήχου για όλες τις ψηφιακές συσκευές σας, από smartphone και tablet έως υπολογιστές και Mac, συσκευές αναπαραγωγής δίσκων και διακομιστές ήχου έως τηλεοράσεις και κονσόλες παιχνιδιών.

Το ZEN DAC Signature V2 έχει βελτιωθεί για να προσφέρει ακόμα μεγαλύτερη, καθαρότερη εμπειρία ακρόασης. Ακριβώς όπως το πρωτότυπο, ο μοναδικός σκοπός του είναι να τροφοδοτήσει έναν εξωτερικό ενισχυτή, είτε είναι ενισχυτής ακουστικών είτε ενισχυτής και ηχεία. Σε αντίθεση με το πρωτότυπο, έχει ένα τσιπ XMOS 16 πυρήνων αντί για 8. Αυτός ο νέος και βελτιωμένος audio engine είναι πιο ισχυρός από ποτέ. Αναβαθμίσαμε επίσης το κύκλωμα ρολογιού για να βελτιώσουμε ακόμη περισσότερο τον καθαρό, ακουστικό φιλικό σχεδιασμό. Απολαύστε μουσική χωρίς παραμόρφωση ή χρωματισμό.

Ο Hugo TT 2 έχει ξανασχεδιαστεί ριζικά από την αρχή, όχι μόνο με την όμορφη καινούρια υπόθεση του αρχιτέκτονα John Franks, αλλά με 5 φορές τη δύναμη επεξεργασίας του αρχικού Hugo TT και διπλάσια από αυτή του πολυβραβευμένου Hugo 2. Προσφέρει ριζικά βελτιωμένες τεχνικές προδιαγραφές και μετρήσεις σε όλο το πλάτος και παρουσιάζει δραστικά ηχητικά οφέλη σε σχέση με τον προκάτοχό του με την αναπαραγωγή 768kHz PCM και DSD 512.  Βελτιώνοντας, σε σύγκριση με τα φίλτρα 256-tap που μπορούν να τρέξουν τα παραδοσιακά DAC τσιπ, η καρδιά του Hugo TT 2 είναι ένα ισχυρό Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA, προσαρμοσμένο από τον Rob Watts της Chord Electronics. Ένα ολοκαίνουργιο στάδιο διακριτικής εξόδου υψηλής ισχύος σε συνδυασμό με τη διαμόρφωση θορύβου δεύτερης τάξης ενσωματωμένο μεταξύ της εξόδου DAC και του φίλτρου χρησιμοποιείται επίσης για τη μαζική μείωση της παραμόρφωσης. Το Hugo TT 2 αποφεύγει την τροφοδοσία μπαταρίας Li-Po του πρωτοτύπου και προσφέρει έξι σούπερ πυκνωτές ικανά να παράγουν τεράστια, γραμμικά δυναμικά ρεύματα όταν το απαιτεί η μουσική με κορυφαία απόδοση 5Α, 9,3V RMS.

DAVE is the most advanced DAC we have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’, a moniker that best reflects the product’s capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme — a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match. The DAC, which is also a reference-level headphone amplifier and ‘digital preamp’, distils twenty years of Chord research, development and advanced engineering into one device. At its heart lies a new version of the advanced Spartan 6 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 1,000x the processing power of the traditional mass-produced chip DAC. DAVE’s FPGA is loaded with over a million lines of code to confront complex timing issues head-on, with speed and precision. The FPGA’s extraordinary capability enables a number of key sonic benefits, including significantly improved timing and the best noise-shaper performance of any known DAC. DAVE’s technology delivers music with unmatched reality and musicality, with an unrivalled timing response. The device’s lossless digital volume control outputs the signal direct to your power amplifier for the purest experience. DAVE has a full-sized LCD display, showing input, sample frequency, volume and set-up configurations options, within Chord’s famous porthole design. On its fascia, DAVE also features a rotary encoder with a large stainless steel controller and ball buttons, enabling direct interactivity in addition to the supplied remote control.

The Young MkIV gives you total control of the music flowing from your sources to the amplifier and then to the speakers. With a wealth of input channels and extensive control options, you have always full command on your audio system, with the greatest confidence that the quality of the original music material is delivered to the speakers without any detriment. Whether your source is a computer, a smartphone, a DVD player or a turntable, the Young MkIV delivers a crisp and alive analog sound at its outputs, to drive any amplifier at best. You control it by the front panel encoder, using the remote control or by your Android smartphone via the same wireless connection which allows you to stream audio. Streaming lovers will enjoy the high quality ensured by MQA©, while smartphone users will take advantage of aptX. M2Tech has adopted MQA to support master quality playback and streaming. MQA is an innovative encoding algorithm that captures the original master sound quality; ‘folds’ the file into a smaller size for easy streaming or download; and authenticates the file when it plays back on an MQA-enabled device. M2Tech recognizes the sonic and technical advantages of MQA, therefore all M2Tech DAC products will include MQA in their format decoding pool. Inputs: Analog single-ended (RCA)S/PDIF (RCA)AES/EBU (XLR)Optical (Toslink)USB 2.0 high speedBluetooth©I2S (HDMI, PS Audio standard) Outputs: Analog balanced (XLR)Analog single-ended (RCA)Trigger (jack 3.5mm) Sample frequencies: PCM 44.1kHz to 768kHzDoP 64X to 256XNative DSD 64x to 512x PCM resolution: 16 bits to 32 bits Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 122dBA (single-ended and balanced) THD+N: 0.0008% @ 5Vrms out balanced Output Voltage: 2.5Vrms or 5Vrms (single-ended)5Vrms or 10Vrms (balanced)5.5Vrms (headphones)12VDC (trigger) Output impedance: 100 Ohms (single-ended)200 Ohms (balanced) Input impedance: 47 kOhms (analog)75 Ohms (SPDIF)110 Ohms (AESEBU)100 Ohms (I2S) Supply voltage: 15VDC Power Consumption: 5.7W (operational)0.15W (standby) Size: 200x200x50mm (wxdxh) Weight: net 2kg (including ancillaries)gross 2.5kg

Το νέο PX1 αποτελεί το επίκεντρο του συστήματος υψηλής πιστότητας και ποιότητας. Ακόμα κι αν η ποιότητα του ήχου ήταν η κύρια προτεραιότητά μας, θα θέλαμε ο προενισχυτής μας να μπορεί να εκτελεί όλες τις τρέχουσες πηγές: αναλογικές, άυλες ή φυσικές ψηφιακές πηγές. Τίποτα δεν έχει ξεχαστεί, κάθε είσοδος έχει βελτιωθεί προκειμένου να επιτευχθεί το υψηλότερο επίπεδο ανάλυσης μουσικής.

Το νέο PX1 αποτελεί το επίκεντρο του συστήματος υψηλής πιστότητας και ποιότητας. Ακόμα κι αν η ποιότητα του ήχου ήταν η κύρια προτεραιότητά μας, θα θέλαμε ο προενισχυτής μας να μπορεί να εκτελεί όλες τις τρέχουσες πηγές: αναλογικές, άυλες ή φυσικές ψηφιακές πηγές. Τίποτα δεν έχει ξεχαστεί, κάθε είσοδος έχει βελτιωθεί προκειμένου να επιτευχθεί το υψηλότερο επίπεδο ανάλυσης μουσικής.

Moving to a separate pre-amplifier and power amplifier offers another level of refinement to enthusiasts looking to upgrade from an integrated amplifier, or those looking to build a reference-grade system. A two-box set up enables the pre and power amplifiers to be run by separate power supplies resulting in a cleaner signal as the inductive effects of the large currents in the power amplifier are isolated from the sensitive components of the pre-amplifier. The Pre2 DAC - Philosophy  The Pre2 DAC separates the pre amp into its own chassis and provides a dedicated power supply which means the pre amp can resolve more detail. Complete with a built-in DAC, the pre amp is compatible with a very wide range of sources such as CD players, streamers or your TV digital audio out. The Pre2 DAC offers a sonic step up in performance from our integrated amplifiers. This is achieved because the pre amplifier circuitry has its own power supply. The internal power supply provides isolation from the demands of other system elements, making available an additional level of dynamics and resolution. The digital section also sounds better for the same reasons, especially when used with the optional Qx card, the audio quality rises further still. If a PSX R2 is connected, owners will hear a large jump in performance as the PSX R2 feeds the pre amp with a highly regulated and super smooth DC feed. The sonic uplift from the PSX R2 means the close tolerance components in the pre amp can be fully appreciated as they now benefit from the smoother supply. The Pre2 DAC includes a carefully designed top quality digital section built into the pre amplifier with a Burr Brown 24-bit/192k DAC and a carefully designed power supply. With 5 digital inputs that enable the amplifier to connect and clearly improve the sound of connected digital sources including; your computer, DVD player, TV and many other digital sources. In the QXR version, in which we use a new ESS-based DAC, as well as allowing input resolutions up to 32bit/ 768k, we have also introduced a new ‘reclocking’ process across all the digital inputs. This substantially reduces jitter and lowers the noise floor, as well as allowing a much shallower filter slope than ever before. This process virtually eliminates phase interference in the audible band (an approach only previously possible with noisy FPGA DAC solutions). The Pre2 DAC is designed to be partnered with one of our matching power amplifiers such as the X Power, Stereo 200 or Mono X 300 Signature. Build your system with a CD i or CD t and a Stream X Signature or Stream Xa for an exceptional music experience. Add a dedicated power supply such as the PSX R2 to further enhance the pre amp’s resolution. The Pre2 DAC QXR is a standard Pre2DAC with the new QXR digital card pre-installed. This new card improves the sound quality across all the digital inputs, increasing the possible input resolution to 32bit/ 768k (DSD 512) through the USB connection. Using a new ESS-based DAC, we have also introduced a new ‘reclocking’ process across all the digital inputs, to reduce jitter and lower the noise floor, as well as allowing a much shallower filter slope than ever before, virtually eliminating phase interference in the audible band (an approach only previously possible with noisy FPGA DAC solutions).

Chill out. At home. In the office. The super-affordable compact DAC/headphone amp just got even better. Added oomph! This ZEN DAC V2 is the same award-winning hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp as before but with added oomph! We’ve upgraded its digital engine from an 8 core XMOS chip to a 16 core chip. It’s ultra-capable while still being super-affordable. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk and stylish enough to use at home with your favourite active speakers or amp, it delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. The ZEN DAC V2 supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr-Brown chip design. 16 core = hardcore. Thanks to the 16 core tech, the ZEN DAC V2 is now an MQA Decoder rather than a Renderer only. This enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The LED glows green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner. MQA rendering technology (used in the original ZEN DAC among other iFi products) connects to an MQA Core signal (such as TIDAL) and completes the final unfold of an MQA file. Usually, the computer has carried out the decoding.  Smooth and balanced. A new and improved low jitter, crystal clock means >20dB better performance. The super-low noise performance means the ZEN DAC V2 will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as yachts or RVs. The balanced design for the analogue stage – rare and not found at this price point – makes it pretty special and delivers the best sound quality, normally found in higher priced models. The ZEN DAC V2 sports Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there’s also the popular 6.3mm headphone socket. Flexible. Switch effortlessly between ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’. Set to ‘Variable,’ use the ZEN DAC V2 as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers. On ‘Fixed’ to bypass the volume control. Connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp. Power. Drive. Performance. Our headphone amp has PowerMatch – switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones. For IEMs, normally high-sensitivity, leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening. On/over-ear headphones with relatively low impedance require more power – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive. Ace of Bass. The ZEN DAC V2 boasts TrueBass. This proprietary tech is a switchable ‘bass boost’ operating in the analogue domain. There’s no DSP with iFi gear. TrueBass enhances the bass but does not muddy the mid-range. Perfect for use with IEMs or open-back headphones which often lack bass. The ZEN DAC V2  is the ultimate chilling machine. Tune in and ZEN out. The XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB* digital input. This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard. iFi’s in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC. The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or ‘bit-perfect’. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded. At iFi we use Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture. Our experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it. Hi-Res True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is supported through the USB with full decoding of MQA files up to 384kHz thanks to the processing power of the new 16-core XMOS chip. This means that the full ‘three unfold’ decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to only the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’. Globally, MQA has become an important consideration for any comprehensively equipped DAC. It is available through for Tidal Masters, Audirvana and Roon. Extensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and the intelligent memory buffer. The low-jitter crystal clock has been updated to provide >20dB better performance It is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference – clearer sound. You normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all our customers. TrueBass – delivers genuine bass with realistic depth and definition. Everything from timpani to a bass guitar, to an electronic bassline, is conveyed with power and poise.

Το Pro iDSD είναι ένα DAC και πολλά άλλα.  Η ναυαρχίδα μας Pro iDSD είναι για όσους αγαπούν τη μουσική, ειδικά τα υψηλά spec. Είναι μια αυτόνομη μονάδα, ένα streamer και ένα DAC / amp. Ώρα αναπαραγωγής Επιλέξτε μια ασύρματη σύνδεση για να μεταδώσετε τα αγαπημένα σας μουσικά κομμάτια από το Tidal, το Spotify, το Napster - ο κατάλογος είναι ατελείωτος. Σε USB ή όχι σε USB Χρησιμοποιήστε το USB Τύπος A για να συνδέσετε μια μονάδα σκληρού δίσκου ή μια κάρτα μνήμης ή Τύπος Β για να συνδέσετε ένα φορητό υπολογιστή ή ένα διακομιστή. Ή υποδοχή σε κάρτα micro SDHC με αρχεία μουσικής για άμεση αναπαραγωγή. Απολαύστε ευχάριστες μελωδίες από τη μεταφορά CD και βελτιώστε την εμπειρία παιχνιδιού ή κινηματογράφου καθώς συνδέετε μέσω της ομοαξονικής / ψηφιακής εισόδου.

Digital audio is brilliant, but it needs to be analogue audio before you can hear it. And the way it ends up sounding depends entirely on how you convert the digital audio files stored on your computer, on CD or from your favourite streaming service. DacMagic 200M performs the digital-to-analogue conversion perfectly every time, letting all kinds of audio systems sound better than ever before.  Studio quality audio DacMagic 200M is Cambridge Audio’s first product to support MQA. MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers studio-quality sound in a file small enough to stream. TIDAL, for instance, uses MQA technology to deliver master-quality sound in their Hi-Fi membership. Cambridge Audio’s DacMagic 200M can fully decode and playback MQA files, so they sound exactly like the original studio recording. On the product, look out for the blue MQA indicator. This indicates you are playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist or producer, or has been verified by the copyright owner. The green indicator is confirmation you are playing and decoding an MQA music file. Powerful processing At the heart of the DacMagic 200M is a pair of extremely high-quality ESS Sabre digital- to-analogue converters. They handle digital audio files up to 32bit/768kHz or DSD512, so they can deal with digital music of any kind stored on CDs, smartphones, computers - or anywhere else, for that matter. Once a digital file is onboard DacMagic 200M, its twin DACs convert it to analogue information with all of its dynamics and detail intact. And, because the analogue signal it sends to your audio set-up is so astonishingly free of distortion, so precise and so lifelike, your system will sound more convincing and complete than it ever has before. Easy integration Despite the incredible number of features, the extensive functionality and the extraordinary technology on board the DacMagic 200M, Cambridge Audio has managed to fit it all into a beautifully built, flawlessly finished steel and aluminium box measuring just 52 x 215 x 191mm. This means it will fit neatly and discreetly into any existing audio set-up without taking up loads of room or drawing too much attention to itself. All that’s required is a balanced or unbalanced connection to your system (and some mains power, of course) for DacMagic 200M to deliver you a sonic upgrade that’s way bigger than the box it comes from. Well connected It’s possible to get digital audio files into DacMagic 200M in any number of ways. Digital optical, digital coaxial and USB inputs mean CD players, games consoles, laptops or any other digital equipment can be easily hooked up - and Bluetooth aptX reception means it’s just as straightforward to wirelessly deliver files from your smartphone or tablet too. DacMagic 200M has both balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, so can be easily connected to audio systems of all types, as well as switchable filters to give you different sonic options. Alongside its ability to deliver stunning sound to your speakers, it has a high-quality headphone amplifier with 6.3mm output on board too, so you can enjoy DacMagic 200M’s thrilling sound quality in private – at whatever volume you like.

An archival grade phono stage What was originally intended to be a simple RIAA add-on for the Makua Preamp has quickly spiraled into the quietest and probably most versatile phono stage ever built. MC/MM input stages are optimized for current noise and voltage noise respectively. Unlike the more common arrangement of an MC head amp feeding into the MM stage, the two stages are fully independent, realizing an equally short signal path for both. Input gain is switchable in 5dB steps over a 40dB range. Input resistance and capacitance are individually switchable. Available EQ settings cover practically all known cutting curves used, including most 78RPM.

All settings are software controllable, either on the fly using a smart-phone and tablet via the Mola Mola Remote app or directly stored under the preset buttons. The preamp can be configured to route any input through the phono stage, this allows you to have multiple turntables and cartridges connected. Key features PerformanceInput noise (MC): 0.35nV/rtHz 
Input noise (MM): 0.9pA/rtHz 
Sensitivity: variable from 30uV to 5mV
THD, IMD: not measurable 
RIAA conformance: +/-0.1dB Available time constantst1: 200, 250, 318, 400, 450us
t2: 50, 64, 75, 100us 
bass shelf: 14, 18, 20dB

Future-Proof by being far aheadWe decided to design, from the ground up, a discrete DAC whose unbeatable staying power results simply from being more than 10 years ahead of the performance curve. To put it into perspective: today’s best DAC chip available, claims no better than 22 bits’ worth of dynamic range and only 20 bits’ worth of linearity. High resolution music deserves better than that. To accommodate this, Mola Mola’s DAC is designed using circuits and digital algorithms that were entirely developed in house.
The converter is a two board stack that fits into one of the option slots in the preamp. On the first board, all incoming digital audio is upsampled to 3.125MHz/32 bits and converted to noise shaped PWM. On the other board are two mono DACs, in which a discrete 32- stage FIR DAC and a single-stage 4th order filtering I/V converter, convert the PWM into analogue with a breathtaking 130dB SNR. This is near the theoretical limit for 24-bit files and far beyond that of even quad-speed DSD. Uniquely, distortion remains below the noise floor even for full scale signals. A quick look at current and historic trends of high-end IC’s indicates that for the foreseeable future this kind of performance will remain unavailable to manufacturers forced to rely on the same “chip du jour” that also powers their competitors’ products. Even by today’s exacting standards, extraordinary care has been taken to deal with jitter. Mola Mola’s DAC uses a home-grown asynchronous upsampling algorithm whose input frequency measurement slows down rapidly until after a few seconds of lock, the frequency ratio measurement is frozen. Frequency stability is then wholly determined by the internal clock, a laboratory grade 100MHz SC-cut oscillator. This is effectively an atomic clock sans the physics package (which contributes nothing to spectral purity but quite a lot to cost) Key features I/O AES/EBU (XLR) Optical (Toslink) USB type B Bluetooth (SBC, AAC, APTX, LDAC) Ethernet (Roon Ready) Supported formats PCM up to 384kHz/32 bits (>192kHz and >24 bits via USB and Roon only) DoP and Native DSD up to quad speed (USB and Roon only) Performance Full-Scale Output Level: 20dBu Signal to Noise Ratio: 130dB THD, IMD: not measurable (estimated -140dB) Bandwidth: Up to 80 kHz (apodizing response) Integrated jitter:

Responding to popular demand, Mola Mola launched the famous discrete DAC from the Makua as a separate unit. Mola Mola’s Tambaqui DAC is the perfect upgrade for owners of complete high-end systems who want to retain the characteristic sound of their existing preamplifier whilst lifting their digital sources to another level. The converter is a two board stack. On the first board, all incoming digital audio is upsampled to 3.125MHz/32 bits and converted to noise shaped PWM. On the other board are two mono DACs, in which a discrete 32- stage FIR DAC and a single-stage 4th order filtering I/V converter, convert the PWM into analogue with a breathtaking 130dB SNR. This is near the theoretical limit for 24-bit files and far beyond that of even quad-speed DSD. Uniquely, distortion remains below the noise floor even for full scale signals. With the addition of a lossless digital volume control and headphone outputs, it is also the ideal control hub of a minimalist audio system for music lovers who have moved on to a digital sources only system. This DAC, combined with a pair of Mola Mola Kaluga monoblocks constitutes the finest digital replay chain available, irrespective of price. Operating Principle PWM DAC with 32-stage discrete analogue FIR output stage. Avoids “sigma delta” tones and “R2R” glitch and low-level linearity errors. Asynchronous upsampling to 3.125MHz/32 bit. 7-th order noise shaper clearing 80kHz band. Each input rate has an optimized upsampling filter chain. I/O Optical (Toslink) S/PDIF (Cinch) AES/EBU (XLR) USB type B Ethernet (Roon Ready) Bluetooth (SBC, AAC, APTX, LDAC) I²S over HDMI Balanced output (XLR) Headphone output (6.3mm Jack, Balanced XLR 4pin) 2 programmable trigger outputs (3.5mm Jack) Processing balance and input gain offset Selectable output levels Phase invert Supported formats PCM up to 384kHz/32 bits (>192kHz and >24 bits via USB and Roon only) DoP and Native DSD up to quad speed (USB and Roon only) Performance Full-Scale Output Level (XLR): 18dBu Full-Scale Output Level (headphone): 18dBu Signal to Noise Ratio: 130dB THD, IMD: not measurable (estimated -140dB) Bandwidth: Up to 80kHz (apodizing response) Integrated jitter:

After years of patient research and development, we are proud to launch our MX-DAC with DSD. With its technical innovation, superb technical performance and excellent build quality, the new MX DAC offers truly outstanding value for money.The MX-DAC is a tremendous performer. It has ultra low distortion, very wide bandwidth and low noise. The technical performance of the MX-DAC is on a par with any other DAC at any price. Jitter is about 12pps, s/n ratio is -116dB (‘A’ weighted), linearity is +0.2dB at -116dB, stereo separation is -104dB at 1kHz, frequency response is ruler flat and distortion is 0.00025% at 1kHz and 0.0003% at 20kHz. These technical figures are state-of-the-art and show that our implementation is almost perfect, to ensure completely neutral and accurate digital-to-analogue conversion of any digital input.The MX DAC has inputs for: 2 x coax (up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM), 2 x optical (up to 24bit 192kHz PCM) and asynchronous USB up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM as well as DSD 64 and DSD 128.Also, all inputs whether from coax, optical or USB, are processed in the DSD domain. This desirable feature gives a warmth and humanity to the sound that simple digital conversion doesn’t achieve. The MX DAC has both single ended and balanced outputs.The new MX range has beautiful aesthetics and wonderful build quality. The front panel and housing are both from exclusive custom-made extrusions using mil-spec aluminium.Χαρακτηριστικά:DAC StructureSample rate converter: SRC4392 up-sampling data to 192kHzDigital to Analogue converter: PCM1795 32 bit / 192kHz Multi-bit Sigma-Delta typePerformanceOutput Voltage: 2 Volts RMS single-ended (RCA)Output Voltage: 4 Volts RMS balanced (XLR)PCM THD:

Δύο νέα Zen παρουσίασε σήμερα η iFi Audio, το Zen DAC Signature ως USB DAC και το Zen CAN Signature 6XX. Ένα πακέτο δηλαδή, ένα σύστημα, balanced ενισχυτή ακουστικών για τον υπολογιστή μας. Το Zen DAC Signature έχει μια είσοδο USB για να συνδεθεί με τον υπολογιστή μας και βάζει στην έξοδο balanced σε pentaconn και RCA σήμα. Έχει δικό του περιποιημένο εξωτερικό τροφοδοτικό για καλύτερο ήχο. Το Zen CAN Signature 6XX είναι ένας ενισχυτής ακουστικών που συνδέεται με το Zen DAC Signature μέσω balanced σύνδεση pentaconn. Το καλώδιο υπάρχει στο κουτί. Hi-Res DAC + Balanced Headphone Amp / Preamp + 4.4mm Cable + Ultra Low Noise Power Supplies Η σειρά προϊόντων Signature της iFi παρέχει σοβαρά αναβαθμισμένη απόδοση, με βελτιωμένη ευκρίνεια, ηχοστάσιο και ισχύ.  Signature ZEN DAC  Αναβαθμισμένο κύκλωμα σε σύγκριση με το αρχικό ZEN DAC, με κορυφαία επιλογή ανταλλακτικών για απαράμιλλη αναλογική μετατροπή Περιλαμβάνει πυκνωτές υψηλών προδιαγραφών, χαμηλού θορύβου και αντιστάσεις που βρίσκονται στη ναυαρχίδα της σειράς Pro του iFi Συμπεριλαμβάνεται η παροχή πολύ χαμηλού θορύβου iFi iPower X (πωλείται χωριστά , δεν περιλαμβάνεται στο αρχικό ZEN DAC) Αποκλειστικό μπλε φινίρισμα Απλοποιημένος σχεδιασμός ως καθαρό DAC. Ο επιπλέον χώρος έχει χρησιμοποιηθεί για τη βελτίωση της απόδοσης, καθώς δεν απαιτείται ενσωματωμένος ενισχυτής ακουστικών - μετά από όλα, θα χρησιμοποιείτε.. Signature ZEN CAN  Ενσωματώνει πυκνωτές και αντιστάσεις υψηλών προδιαγραφών που βρίσκονται στη ναυαρχίδα της σειράς Pro του iFi, με κορυφαία επιλογή ανταλλακτικών για χαμηλότερο θόρυβο και παραμόρφωση, ακόμη και όταν χρησιμοποιείτε περισσότερη ισχύ Βελτιωμένο προαιρετικό αναλογικό κύκλωμα EQ που έχει σχεδιαστεί για να ενισχύει με γούστο τα μπάσα και να αυξάνει ελαφρώς τις συχνότητες πρίμων 5k-7k. ένα τέλειο ταίριασμα για τη σειρά Sennheiser HD6 και άλλα παρόμοια ακουστικά Το iFi iPower X περιλαμβάνεται για χαμηλότερο θόρυβο (πωλείται ξεχωριστά, αναβαθμισμένο από το τυπικό iPower που περιλαμβάνεται με το αρχικό ZEN CAN) Αποκλειστικό μπλε φινίρισμα  Signature iFi Zen DAC Καθαρό και (όχι τόσο) απλό. Το ZEN DAC Signature, το οποίο έχει ενσωματωθεί στο φινίρισμα Space Blue που σχετίζεται με τα προϊόντα μας Signature, έχει σχεδιαστεί για να είναι DAC, καθαρό και απλό. Χωρίς τον ενσωματωμένο ενισχυτή ακουστικών, ο μοναδικός σκοπός του είναι να τροφοδοτήσει έναν εξωτερικό ενισχυτή, είτε πρόκειται για ενισχυτή ακουστικών, είτε για ενισχυτή και ηχεία. Το απλοποιημένο κύκλωμα παρέχει την ευκαιρία για αναβάθμιση της διαδρομής σήματος και των κρίσιμων εξαρτημάτων σε αυτό. Το υπάρχον ZEN DAC εισήγαγε τα πλεονεκτήματα του πλήρως ισορροπημένου σχεδιασμού κυκλώματος, αλλά το ZEN DAC Signature αναβαθμίζει το ante με την ενισχυμένη πραγματική διαφορική ισορροπημένη τοπολογία. Ανώτερα κυκλώματα. Εξαιρετικός ήχος. Διάφορα βασικά εξαρτήματα κυκλώματος που έχουν τοποθετηθεί στην επιφάνεια έχουν αναβαθμιστεί σε συσκευές τελευταίας τεχνολογίας, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των πυκνωτών Panasonic OS-CON και Elna Silmic II. Το κύκλωμα έχει βελτιωθεί για να εξασφαλίσει βραχείες, άμεσες διαδρομές σήματος για βέλτιστη καθαρότητα σήματος. Αυτό έχει ως αποτέλεσμα ακόμη μεγαλύτερη ηχητική λεπτομέρεια και έκφραση. Ένας αληθινός εγγενής… Η ψηφιακή σκηνή του ZEN DAC Signature διατηρεί την αρχιτεκτονική True Native DAC που λατρεύεται πολύ στο iFi. Παρέχει PCM τέλεια bit (έως 32-bit / 384kHz), εγγενές DSD (έως DSD256), DXD και MQA - την τεχνολογία ροής υψηλής ανάλυσης, όπως χρησιμοποιείται από το επίπεδο HiFi της Tidal. Ο ρυθμός δειγμάτων των εισερχόμενων δεδομένων ήχου υποδεικνύεται από ένα πολύχρωμο LED που βρίσκεται πίσω από τον έλεγχο έντασης αλουμινίου. Το προγραμματισμένο iFi chip XMOS, το οποίο επεξεργάζεται δεδομένα που λαμβάνονται κατά την είσοδο USB, και ταλαντωτές εξάλειψης jitter, audiophile, συμβάλλουν στον υποδειγματικό χειρισμό ψηφιακών ηχητικών σημάτων καθώς λαμβάνονται, υποβάλλονται σε επεξεργασία και μετατρέπονται σε αναλογική μορφή.  Συνδέσεις ψυχής Η είσοδος USB τύπου B υποστηρίζει το πρότυπο «SuperSpeed» USB 3.0, καθώς και USB 2.0 για συμβατότητα προς τα πίσω. Είναι ασύγχρονο, που σημαίνει ότι ο ρυθμός δεδομένων ρυθμίζεται αποκλειστικά από το εξειδικευμένο κύκλωμα ρολογιού ήχου του ZEN DAC Signature για ακριβή μεταφορά δεδομένων χωρίς προβλήματα από τη συσκευή προέλευσης. Υπάρχει ένα ζευγάρι υποδοχών RCA για σύνδεση με ένα άκρο σε ενισχυτή, καθώς και έξοδο Pentaconn 4,4 mm - αυτό επιτρέπει ισορροπημένη μεταφορά σήματος μεταξύ συμπαγών προϊόντων που δεν μπορούν να φιλοξενήσουν παραδοσιακές, ογκώδεις συνδέσεις XLR. Όταν συνδέεστε σε ενισχυτή ή ενεργά ηχεία εξοπλισμένα με ισορροπημένη είσοδο - είτε είσοδο Pentaconn 4,4 mm είτε είσοδο στερεοφωνικού XLR μέσω καλωδίου 4,4 mm έως XLR - ακούγεται το πλήρες όφελος του σχεδιασμού ισορροπημένου κυκλώματος της ZEN DAC Signature. Θα μιλήσει στην ψυχή σας. Διορθώθηκε ή μεταβλητή. Εσύ αποφασίζεις. Οι έξοδοι του ZEN DAC Signature μπορούν να εναλλάσσονται μεταξύ «μεταβλητής» και «σταθερού». Η μεταβλητή ρύθμιση εφαρμόζει έλεγχο έντασης ήχου στο σήμα ήχου, επιτρέποντας στο ZEN DAC Signature να λειτουργεί ως προενισχυτής για άμεση σύνδεση σε ενισχυτή ισχύος. Η σταθερή επιλογή παρακάμπτει τον έλεγχο έντασης ήχου, καθορίζοντας την έξοδο στα 4.2V (ισορροπημένη) ή 2.1V (μονής άκρης) για σύνδεση με εξωτερικό προενισχυτή, ενσωματωμένο ενισχυτή ή ενεργά ηχεία με το δικό τους έλεγχο έντασης. iFi Zen CAN Signature 6XX Περνάω στο επόμενο επίπεδο Ο αυθεντικός ενισχυτής ZEN CAN, ο αναλογικός ενισχυτής ακουστικών μας, υπερηφανεύτηκε για την ικανότητα οδήγησης σκληρών φορτίων ακουστικών, ισορροπημένου σχεδιασμού κυκλώματος, εξαφανισμένων χαμηλών επιπέδων παραμόρφωσης και ευέλικτης προσαρμογής ήχου. Ο Signature ZEN CAN το μεταφέρει σε άλλο επίπεδο. Βελτιώνει περαιτέρω την ποιότητα του ήχου με βελτιωμένο σχεδιασμό κυκλώματος, διατηρώντας παράλληλα τα ευέλικτα χαρακτηριστικά της «κανονικής» έκδοσης και προσθέτοντας κάτι ιδιαίτερο - μια προαιρετική προσαρμοσμένη ρύθμιση EQ που προσαρμόζεται ακριβώς σε ολόκληρη την καμπύλη απόκρισης συχνότητας. XSpace Αυτή η προαιρετική λειτουργία αναλογικής επεξεργασίας αντισταθμίζει το φαινόμενο «εντοπισμός στο κεφάλι» που μπορεί να προκύψει όταν χρησιμοποιείτε ακουστικά για να ακούσετε μουσική που αναμίχθηκε χρησιμοποιώντας ένα ζευγάρι ηχείων. Διευρύνει το ηχοστάσιο των ακουστικών για να προσφέρει μια πιο ευρύχωρη και ηχεία εμπειρία. Χωρίς πόνο, κανένα κέρδος. Όχι στην περίπτωση του ZEN CAN Signature 6XX. Διαθέτει τέσσερις ρυθμίσεις κέρδους σε έξι βήματα dB - 0dB, 6dB, 12dB και 18db. Αυτό επιτρέπει στον ενισχυτή να ταιριάζει με ακρίβεια στα συνδεδεμένα ακουστικά. Το Unity gain (0dB) είναι χρήσιμο για τη διασφάλιση χαμηλού θορύβου με ευαίσθητες οθόνες στο αυτί, ενώ οι ρυθμίσεις υψηλότερου κέρδους αξιοποιούν στο έπακρο τα πιο σκληρά φορτία ακουστικών, παρέχοντας εξαιρετικό δυναμικό χώρο κεφαλής. Ισορροπία δυνάμεων Το κύκλωμα του ZEN CAN Signature είναι ένας ισορροπημένος, συμμετρικός διπλός μονοφωνικός σχεδιασμός - μια τοπολογία που συνήθως προορίζεται για ενισχυτές ακουστικών υψηλών προδιαγραφών - με ορισμένα βασικά στοιχεία να ξετυλίγονται από τα διακριτά κυκλώματα κατηγορίας Α που αναπτύχθηκαν για τον ενισχυτή ακουστικών iFi, το Pro iCAN . Τα βασικά στοιχεία έχουν αναβαθμιστεί για να βελτιώσουν την απόδοση σύμφωνα με τις βελτιώσεις που έγιναν στο ZEN CAN Signature, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της χρήσης πυκνωτών Panasonic OS-CON και Elna Silmic II. Κινητήρια δύναμη Ο ενισχυτής προσφέρει τεράστια ικανότητα οδήγησης, αποδίδοντας 1600mW (7.2V) σε 32 ohms από την έξοδο ενός άκρου, με 15V + διαθέσιμο σε φορτία 300 ohm ή περισσότερο μέσω της ισορροπημένης εξόδου, διασφαλίζοντας ότι παίρνει ακόμη και τα τρέχοντα πεινασμένα ακουστικά επίπεδη . Προσφέροντας εξαιρετικά χαμηλή παραμόρφωση, πλούσια ηχητική λεπτομέρεια, ελκυστική δυναμική και δυνατότητα οδήγησης όλων των τύπων ακουστικών με ευκολία, το ZEN CAN Signature είναι πραγματικά μια κινητήρια δύναμη που πρέπει να υπολογίζεται. Μείνε συνδεδεμένος Το ZEN CAN Signature προσφέρει στερεοφωνικές εισόδους RCA και μονής άκρης 3,5 mm, καθώς και ισορροπημένη είσοδο Pentaconn 4,4 mm. Παρέχεται επίσης ισορροπημένη έξοδος 4,4 mm, για σύνδεση με ενισχυτές ισχύος εξοπλισμένους με ισορροπημένη είσοδο. Παρέχει ένα ζεύγος εξόδων ακουστικών - έξοδο 6,3 mm για ακουστικά που διαθέτουν τυπική υποδοχή μονής άκρης (συμβατή με όλα τα ακουστικά) και ισορροπημένη έξοδο Pentaconn 4,4 mm για ακουστικά που προσφέρουν ισορροπημένη σύνδεση. Ένας αυξανόμενος αριθμός ακουστικών υψηλής ποιότητας και μόνιτορ αυτιών είτε είναι τόσο εξοπλισμένα είτε δίνουν τη δυνατότητα αποσύνδεσης του καλωδίου και αναβάθμισης σε μια υποδοχή Pentaconn 4,4 mm, και αυτή η έξοδος αξιοποιεί στο έπακρο (συνιστάται ιδιαίτερα για υψηλής ακουστικά σύνθετης αντίστασης). Ισορροπημένο καλώδιο iFi 4,4 mm έως 4,4 mm Το καλώδιο iFi 4,4 mm έως 4,4 mm χρησιμοποιεί αγωγούς OFHC συνεχούς χύτευσης χαλκού και ασημί μήτρας με συνολικό πάχος 14AWG για την καλύτερη μεταφορά σήματος. Το καλώδιο ποιότητας audiophile θα βελτιώσει την ακρόασή σας και θα σας δώσει τη μέγιστη ποιότητα ισορροπημένης μεταφοράς σήματος και την ελάχιστη παρεμβολή μεταξύ του ZEN DAC Signature στο ZEN CAN Signature.

Το Phonitor x, είναι ο απόλυτος ενισχυτής ακουστικών. Προσφέρει συνδέσεις για ακουστικά τόσο balanced όσο και unbalanced, ενώ με ισχύ εξόδου 3.7 W, η απόδοσή του είναι εντυπωσιακή. Στην έκδοση με το νέο DAC768xs module, the Phonitor x δείχνει τις μοναδικές του δυνατότητες σαν ενισχυτής ακουστικών αλλά και σαν προενισχυτής. Το επαναστατικό σύστημα Phonitor Matrix, προσφέρει την πιό ρεαλιστική ακρόαση για ακουστικά, αφού δημιουργεί την εντύπωση ακρόασης μέσω ηχείων. Το Phonitor x, δεν είναι μόνο ενισχυτής ακουστικών, αλλά και ένας εξαιρετικός προενισχυτής, όπου μπορείτε να συνδέσετε έναν τελικό ενισχυτή ή ενεργά ηχεία μόνιτορ Προδιαγραφές: Ενισχυτής ακουστικών και προενισχυτής, τεχνολογίας VOLTAiR 120 V Rail,  Ξεχωριστές συνδέσεις για ακουστικά και τελικό ενισχυτή balanced και unbalanced,  Κατάλληλο για όλα τα ακουστικά με αντίσταση μεγαλύτερη από 10 ohms,  Είσοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Προαιρετικά ψηφιακές εισόδους: USB, coaxial and optical,  Προαιρετικά μετατροπέας DAC: 192 kHz / 24 Bit,  Έξοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Phonitor Matrix για προσομοίωση ακρόασης ηχείων,  Έλεγχος Laterality: super-fine balance,  Διακόπτης Mono,  Έλεγχος στάθμης (ελέγχεται και με τηλεχειριστήριο),  Μέγιστη ισχύς εξόδου: 2 x 3.7 W (120 ohms),  Απόκριση συχνότητας: 10 Hz - 300 kHz (-3 dB),  THD+N: 0.00091 % (HP), 0.00085 % (Line),  Dynamic range: 135.5 dB (HP), 136.3 dB (Line),  Σύνδεση AMP CTR με τον τελικό ενισχυτή Performer (για έλεγχο του διακόπτη on/off),  Made in Germany Χαρακτηριστικά: Απόκριση Συχνότητας: ‹10Hz - ›200kHz (-3dB) Αριθμός Εισόδων: 2 Αριθμός Εξόδων: 2 & 1(Headphones) Δυναμική Περιοχή: 129,5 dBΑ Ενισχυτής Ακουστικών: ΝΑΙ Συνδετήρες Εισόδου: 2 x XLR Συνδετήρες Εξόδου: 2 x XLR 1 x TRS Τύπος Ενίσχυσης: Ενεργή  

NEO. The new wave of digital sound. Bleeding-edge Bluetooth. MQA decoding. Balanced. The DAC/amp. Reloaded The NEO iDSD is our new 3-in-one DAC/amp. With balanced ‘PureWave’ circuitry, unbeatable hi-res Bluetooth5.0 and MQA, it is the ultimate in hi-res playback. Place it horizontally or vertically to suit its surroundings. The OLED display flips to match orientation. One rotary knob controls functionality. Sleek, sophisticated and versatile. All. Bases. Covered. Enjoy the NEO iDSD as a pure DAC. Connect it to a separate integrated amp or preamp using the fixed-level analogue output. Or treat it as a DAC/preamp with a variable output. The ideal companion to a power amp or active speakers. And headphone users will love using the excellent amp stage to create a fabulous ‘head-fi’ system. All. Games. Played. Love your music but also love gaming? The NEO iDSD will enhance your current or next-gen gameplay.  Feel more immersed than ever before as sound finally matches picture in spectacular fashion. Pair it with new the PS5 or Xbox Series X for the ultimate gaming experience. Enhanced engine The Burr-Brown DAC chipset still fuels the NEO‘s ‘digital engine’. But we’ve souped it up with a new 16-core, XMOS microcontroller that processes the data via USB and S/PDIF digital inputs. Double the clock-speed. Four times the memory. Add in jitter eradication including our GMT femto-precision clock, intelligent memory buffer and our GTO filter as standard, and you’ve got one heck of a super DAC. Hi-res heaven The NEO iDSD supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to 512 and DXDx2. All remain ‘bit-perfect’. The NEO provides full MQA decoding to ensure the best possible sound quality.  Plus with MQA over S/PDIF, take advantage of any MQA CDs in your collection. Bleeding-edge Bluetooth iFi uses Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC. All current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – aptx, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC. The NEO iDSD ‘remembers’ up to 7 devices and has impressive range on Bluetooth5.0. Ride the ‘PureWave’ Not only is the NEO iDSD a purist design – no DSP, no digital filter selection and no change in analogue playback – it is also all designed around a balanced circuit design named ‘PureWave‘. Read more below. It uses audiophile-grade components and delivers sonic ‘purity’ thanks to the extraordinarily low levels of noise and distortion. Power and poise The headphone amp stage maintains an engaging balance between sonic power and poise – no matter what it is tasked to drive. From high-sensitivity in-ear monitors to current-hungry planar headphones, it drives them with aplomb. It has a continuous power output of over 1000mW into 32ohms available through the balanced headphone socket. Plenty of oomph for headphone user. Just more music The NEO iDSD contains top-notch audio components to back-up the outstanding balanced circuit design. Scroll down for more. Even the OLED SilentLine display is engineered to ensure there is no electrical noise to interfere with the audio signal as it switches itself off when not in use. Quality components mean more clarity and texture, a more engaging performance. You just hear more of the music. We use Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC in combination with proprietary circuits to create an audibly superior ‘Bluetooth engine’. All the current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, Sony’s LDAC and HWA’s LHDC, regular aptX and aptX Low Latency, AAC (Apple iOS devices) and SBC (the ‘plain vanilla’ Bluetooth codec). Of the 24-bit-capable codecs, aptX Adaptive and aptX HD support up to 48kHz, while LDAC and LHDC reach 96kHz. iFi’s ‘Bluetooth engine’ can also be updated over-the-air, so future codecs may be added. Balanced, differential analogue circuit design reduces noise and cross-talk within the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels. PureWave is a new, balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topology with short, direct signal paths. The name refers to the sonic purity it achieves thanks to exceptional linearity and infinitesimally low levels of noise and distortion. High-quality components are used throughout, including custom ultra-low-distortion op-amps, multilayer ceramic TDK C0G capacitors, MELF thin-film resistors and inductors from Murata and Taiyo Yuden. Their class-leading qualities such as low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), high linearity and low noise pay great dividends in terms of sound quality. The headphone amp stage has a continuous power output of more than 1000mW into 32ohms available through the balanced headphone socket. To retain maximum resolution, the volume is adjusted in the analogue domain via a resistor ladder, under precise microprocessor control. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is supported through the USB and S/PDIF inputs, with full decoding of MQA files up to 384kHz thanks to the processing power of the new 16-core XMOS chip. This means that the full ‘three unfold’ decoding process is performed internally, as opposed to only the final unfold in the manner of an MQA ‘renderer’. Globally, MQA has become an important consideration for any comprehensively equipped DAC. It is available through for Tidal Masters, Audirvana and Roon. The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or ‘bit-perfect’. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded. At iFi we use Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture. Our experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it. The XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB and S/PDIF digital inputs. This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard. iFi’s in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the Burr-Brown DAC. Hi-res audio support is state-of-the-art with True Native® playback. It handles PCM data to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512 and single and double speed DXD. Thanks to the Burr-Brown DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways – this enables DSD, as well as PCM, to remain ‘bit-perfect’ in its native form right through to analogue conversion. This is not the case with all DAC devices from other brands – even if DSD compatibility is stated, many such DACs convert DSD signals to PCM. Extensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and intelligent memory buffer. This represents a total ‘out-of-the-box’ systematic digital solution that solves jitter once and for all. As with many other iFi audio products, we’ve incorporated a custom OV Series operational-amplifier. This top-notch component contributes to the extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%) and wide bandwidth. Texas Instruments low-noise ICs offer great unity-gain bandwidth, very low noise and distortion, high output drive capability, Common-mode and Power Supply Rejection Ratios of over 100 dB, wide maximum-output-swing bandwidths and high slew rates. TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications. They are pricey but are a perfect addition to our products. muRata control-type, low-ESR high-Q multi-layer capacitors. The ‘ESR control’ aspect of the Murata is something special. Their noise suppression abilities are impressive. Switching between settings has been engineered to ensure sonic transparency with advanced trench technology MOSFET is used as a muting switch. This FET-based switching is handled by a micro-controller, which only ‘wakes up’ when the user changes a setting, thus eradicating any sonically deleterious interference. Technical Specifications Inputs: Digital: USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible), S-PDIF (coaxial/optical), Bluetooth 5.0™ ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec)  Formats: DSD512/256/128/64 Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD, DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz), Double/Single-Speed DXD, PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz), MQA, Bluetooth 96kHz Outputs: Balanced XLR: 6.3V / 7.7V max. (variable), 4.4V fixed UnBAL RCA: 3.2V / 3.9V max. (variable), 2.2V fixed Out: Balanced:

The remote includes intelligent dimming and muting functions. The 'DIM' button toggles the DAC between two independent volume control settings.  Both of these volume settings can be adjusted using the 'Volume' up and down buttons.  The 'DIM' feature is ideal for HDTV users, as it allows you to set your preferred 'DIM' level for commercials, etc. The 'MUTE' button fades down the volume to the 'DIM' level before muting and smoothly raises the volume to the normal level after unmuting. The remote has exceptional range, making it exceptionally easy to use.  In most cases it is not necessary to aim the remote at the DAC.  Separate 'ON' and 'OFF buttons allow unambiguous programming of universal remote systems.  Dedicated input select buttons allow quick access to input sources. Includes two AAA batteries. Note: This unit is compatible with early DAC1 HDR converters that shipped with a plastic remote, but the dedicated input select buttons will not work with these early units. 

A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 The DAC3 is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter featuring the new ESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip. The DAC3 converter has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark's DAC2 converter. Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 D/A converter families have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or the DAC2. Benchmark converters are in daily use at many of the world's finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar again ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. REFERENCE PERFORMANCE The DAC3  delivers outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. It employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and this processing includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. This headroom prevents the DSP overloads that commonly occur in other D/A converters. Four balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to create each balanced analog output. This 4:1 summation provides a 6 dB noise reduction, and gives the DAC3 industry-leading performance. DAC3 VS. DAC2 The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor and feature set, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 offers the following improvements over the DAC2: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between input signals DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 added these features that were not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch with Auto-On Function Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). This unique Benchmark feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasised. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved. SONICALLY-NEUTRAL STUDIO MONITORING All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add "euphonic" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible. STEP INTO THE STUDIO When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. SIT IN THE PERFORMANCE SPACE Transparent sound can go beyond replicating the studio experience. Recordings that have been produced with a natural and unprocessed sound can transport you to the performance space. But, this can only happen when the entire playback chain is selected for maximum transparency. This experience of "being there" cannot be created by systems that are designed to add "warmth" or "euphonic color" to the music.  Features: Sample Rate Display Word Length Display 5 Digital Inputs 2 Stereo Analog Inputs (2 RCA) 3 Stereo Analog Outputs (2 RCA, 1 XLR) Digital Pass Through Native DSD Conversion Polarity Switch Asynchronous USB 2.0 Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1 Home Theater Bypass Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger Power Switch Low Power Consumption ES9028PRO Converter

A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 The DAC3 is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter featuring the new ESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip. The DAC3 converter has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark's DAC2 converter. Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 D/A converter families have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or the DAC2. Benchmark converters are in daily use at many of the world's finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar again ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. REFERENCE PERFORMANCE The DAC3  delivers outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. It employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and this processing includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. This headroom prevents the DSP overloads that commonly occur in other D/A converters. Four balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to create each balanced analog output. This 4:1 summation provides a 6 dB noise reduction, and gives the DAC3 industry-leading performance. DAC3 VS. DAC2 The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor and feature set, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 offers the following improvements over the DAC2: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between input signals DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 added these features that were not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch with Auto-On Function Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). This unique Benchmark feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasised. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved. SONICALLY-NEUTRAL STUDIO MONITORING All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add "euphonic" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible. STEP INTO THE STUDIO When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. SIT IN THE PERFORMANCE SPACE Transparent sound can go beyond replicating the studio experience. Recordings that have been produced with a natural and unprocessed sound can transport you to the performance space. But, this can only happen when the entire playback chain is selected for maximum transparency. This experience of "being there" cannot be created by systems that are designed to add "warmth" or "euphonic color" to the music.  Features: Sample Rate Display Word Length Display 5 Digital Inputs 2 Stereo Analog Inputs (2 RCA) 3 Stereo Analog Outputs (2 RCA, 1 XLR) Digital Pass Through Native DSD Conversion Polarity Switch Asynchronous USB 2.0 Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1 Home Theater Bypass Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger Power Switch Low Power Consumption ES9028PRO Converter

A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 The DAC3 is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter featuring the newESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip. The DAC3 converter has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark's DAC2 converter. Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 D/A converter families have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or the DAC2. Benchmark converters are in daily use at many of the world's finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar again ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. REFERENCE PERFORMANCE The DAC3  delivers outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. It employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and this processing includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. This headroom prevents the DSP overloads that commonly occur in other D/A converters. Four balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to create each balanced analog output. This 4:1 summation provides a 6 dB noise reduction, and gives the DAC3 industry-leading performance. DAC3 VS. DAC2 The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor and feature set, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 offers the following improvements over the DAC2: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between input signals DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 added these features that were not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch with Auto-On Function Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). This unique Benchmark feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasised. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved. SONICALLY-NEUTRAL STUDIO MONITORING All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add "euphonic" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible. STEP INTO THE STUDIO When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. SIT IN THE PERFORMANCE SPACE Transparent sound can go beyond replicating the studio experience. Recordings that have been produced with a natural and unprocessed sound can transport you to the performance space. But, this can only happen when the entire playback chain is selected for maximum transparency. This experience of "being there" cannot be created by systems that are designed to add "warmth" or "euphonic color" to the music.  Features: Sample Rate Display Word Length Display 5 Digital Inputs 2 Stereo Analog Inputs (2 RCA) 3 Stereo Analog Outputs (2 RCA, 1 XLR) Digital Pass Through Native DSD Conversion Polarity Switch Asynchronous USB 2.0 Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1 Home Theater Bypass Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger Power Switch Low Power Consumption ES9028PRO Converter

A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 The DAC3 is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter featuring the newESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip. The DAC3 converter has lower THD and THD+N noise than Benchmark's DAC2 converter. Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 D/A converter families have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or the DAC2. Benchmark converters are in daily use at many of the world's finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar again ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. REFERENCE PERFORMANCE The DAC3  delivers outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. It employs an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and this processing includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. This headroom prevents the DSP overloads that commonly occur in other D/A converters. Four balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to create each balanced analog output. This 4:1 summation provides a 6 dB noise reduction, and gives the DAC3 industry-leading performance. DAC3 VS. DAC2 The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor and feature set, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 offers the following improvements over the DAC2: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between input signals DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 added these features that were not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch with Auto-On Function Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). This unique Benchmark feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasised. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved. SONICALLY-NEUTRAL STUDIO MONITORING All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add "euphonic" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible. STEP INTO THE STUDIO When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. SIT IN THE PERFORMANCE SPACE Transparent sound can go beyond replicating the studio experience. Recordings that have been produced with a natural and unprocessed sound can transport you to the performance space. But, this can only happen when the entire playback chain is selected for maximum transparency. This experience of "being there" cannot be created by systems that are designed to add "warmth" or "euphonic color" to the music.  Features: Sample Rate Display Word Length Display 5 Digital Inputs 2 Stereo Analog Inputs (2 RCA) 3 Stereo Analog Outputs (2 RCA, 1 XLR) Digital Pass Through Native DSD Conversion Polarity Switch Asynchronous USB 2.0 Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1 Home Theater Bypass Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger Power Switch Low Power Consumption ES9028PRO Converter

The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 DX offers the following improvements over the DAC2 DX: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between inputs Adjustable calibration DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 add these features that are not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch  Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O DAC3 TECHNOLOGIES 3:1 PARALLEL CONVERSION STRUCTURE The conversion system in the DAC3 DX achieves a 4.77 dB signal to noise improvement through the use of 3:1 summing on the main output bus. The ES9028PRO D/A is an 8-channel 32-bit converter. In the DAC3 DX, three channels are summed in the analog domain to form each of the two output channels on the main bus. The remaining two channels provide the aux bus outputs The 3:1 summing also improves the THD. The non-linearities in individual conversion channels are averaged across the four summed channels and incoherent non-linearities are attenuated by up to 4 dB. HARMONIC COMPENSATION The ES9028PRO has two distortion compensation systems that independently remove most of the 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion in the D/A converter. Benchmark's ultra-clean analog output stages allow these systems to be fully leveraged in the DAC3 series. To the best of our knowledge, no other D/A converter has lower THD than the Benchmark DAC3 series. The DAC3 DX is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter.  When compared to the legendary DAC1, the DAC3 series has lower noise, lower distortion, and improved accuracy. The DAC1 and DAC2 series converters have become the reference standard in many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. The DAC3 defines a new reference. DAC3 converters deliver outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging.  They employ an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. Three balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form the main output bus. Two channels are reserved for the auxiliary RCA output bus. The performance of the DAC3 DX exceeds the measurement limits of today's state-of-the art test equipment. NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. Enjoy seamless transitions between native DSD and native PCM playback. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS AND POWERED MONITORS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and powered speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). The sonic importance of these attenuators cannot be overemphasized. Proper gain matching between the DAC/preamplifier and the power amplifier is essential for achieving peak system performance. The attenuators allow precise matching to all amplifiers and powered monitors. Passive output attenuators are only found on Benchmark converters - don't settle for anything less. SONICALLY NEUTRAL All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. In home applications, the DAC2 delivers the sonic signature that was created in the recording studio. Hear the music exactly as it was heard in the studio. TAKE THE STUDIO HOME When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. THE DIGITAL-ONLY DAC3 FOR AUDIO PROFESSIONALS The DAC3 DX is the DAC3 of choice for users who do not need analog inputs. The DX is well suited to the needs of professional users and includes an XLR AES digital input. The DAC3 DX is the only DAC3 model that includes dual stereo output buses. The analog output buses can be independently set to fixed or variable gain. The DAC3 DX and DAC3 Bare the only DAC3 converters available in rack-mount versions. A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 series converters have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or DAC2. The DAC1 and DAC2 have been some of the best-selling 2-channel reference-quality converters and are in daily use at many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS Reference-Quality Studio Monitoring Sound-Card Elimination for Computer Audio Stand-Alone Headphone Amplifier  for Digital Sources USB to SPDIF Transfer Device HI-FI APPLICATIONS The DAC2 DX uses digital connections (USB, Optical, Coaxial, or AES) to bypass the low-quality built-in converters that are included in many audio products.  Audio Output Device for Music and Video Servers Home Hi-Fi Playback from Digital Sources Audio Output Device for TV and Home Theater Systems  ADD BENCHMARK CABLES TO COMPLETE YOUR NEW SYSTEM Benchmark offers a no-nonsense selection of very high-quality cables.  Benchmark cables are designed for durability and transparency, and most are manufactured in the USA. Our optical cables are manufactured in Canada. DESIGNED, ASSEMBLED, AND TESTED IN THE USA This Benchmark product was designed, assembled, and tested in the USA using USA and imported components. Most major components are made in USA. Features: Sample-Rate Display Word-Length Display Six Digital Inputs Three Stereo Analog Outputs Two Independent Analog Output Buses Digital Pass Through Dual HPA2™ Headphone Outputs Headphone Mute Switch - left headphone jack mutes main output, function may be defeated Native DSD Conversion Native PCM Conversion Asynchronous USB 2.0 Asynchronous USB 1.1 for Driverless Operation Volume Control Bypass Function for Main Bus Volume Control Bypass Function for Auxiliary Bus 12V Trigger I/O - for sequenced system power switching Mute Relays - on all analog outputs Optional IR Remote Control - with heavy-duty metal housing Power Switch Low Power Consumption

The DAC3builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC2 product family. The DAC3 maintains the familiar DAC2 form factor, but adds the higher performance available from the new ES9028PRO D/A converter. The DAC3 DX offers the following improvements over the DAC2 DX: Active 2nd Harmonic Compensation Active 3rd Harmonic Compensation Lower THD+N Lower passband ripple Improved frequency response Faster PLL lock times Faster switching between inputs Adjustable calibration DAC3 VS. DAC1 The DAC3 and DAC2 add these features that are not found on the DAC1: Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0 32-bit D/A conversion system Word Length Display Sample Rate Display Polarity Control Direct DSD D/A Conversion -20 dB DIM Bi-Directional 12V Trigger Power Switch  Home Theater Bypass Digital Pass-Through High-Headroom DSP Dual-Domain Hybrid Gain Control Additional I/O DAC3 TECHNOLOGIES 3:1 PARALLEL CONVERSION STRUCTURE The conversion system in the DAC3 DX achieves a 4.77 dB signal to noise improvement through the use of 3:1 summing on the main output bus. The ES9028PRO D/A is an 8-channel 32-bit converter. In the DAC3 DX, three channels are summed in the analog domain to form each of the two output channels on the main bus. The remaining two channels provide the aux bus outputs The 3:1 summing also improves the THD. The non-linearities in individual conversion channels are averaged across the four summed channels and incoherent non-linearities are attenuated by up to 4 dB. HARMONIC COMPENSATION The ES9028PRO has two distortion compensation systems that independently remove most of the 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion in the D/A converter. Benchmark's ultra-clean analog output stages allow these systems to be fully leveraged in the DAC3 series. To the best of our knowledge, no other D/A converter has lower THD than the Benchmark DAC3 series. The DAC3 DX is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter.  When compared to the legendary DAC1, the DAC3 series has lower noise, lower distortion, and improved accuracy. The DAC1 and DAC2 series converters have become the reference standard in many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. The DAC3 defines a new reference. DAC3 converters deliver outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging.  They employ an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. Three balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form the main output bus. Two channels are reserved for the auxiliary RCA output bus. The performance of the DAC3 DX exceeds the measurement limits of today's state-of-the art test equipment. NATIVE DSD CONVERSION All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native 192 kHz PCM or DSD64 conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music. The DAC3 conversion system seamlessly switches between native PCM and native DSD conversion. DSD over DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. Enjoy seamless transitions between native DSD and native PCM playback. DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS AND POWERED MONITORS Benchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and powered speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). The sonic importance of these attenuators cannot be overemphasized. Proper gain matching between the DAC/preamplifier and the power amplifier is essential for achieving peak system performance. The attenuators allow precise matching to all amplifiers and powered monitors. Passive output attenuators are only found on Benchmark converters - don't settle for anything less. SONICALLY NEUTRAL All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. In home applications, the DAC2 delivers the sonic signature that was created in the recording studio. Hear the music exactly as it was heard in the studio. TAKE THE STUDIO HOME When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Discover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3. THE DIGITAL-ONLY DAC3 FOR AUDIO PROFESSIONALS The DAC3 DX is the DAC3 of choice for users who do not need analog inputs. The DX is well suited to the needs of professional users and includes an XLR AES digital input. The DAC3 DX is the only DAC3 model that includes dual stereo output buses. The analog output buses can be independently set to fixed or variable gain. The DAC3 DX and DAC3 Bare the only DAC3 converters available in rack-mount versions. A NEW REFERENCE - GOING BEYOND THE LEGENDARY DAC1 AND DAC2 Benchmark's DAC1 and DAC2 series converters have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1 or DAC2. The DAC1 and DAC2 have been some of the best-selling 2-channel reference-quality converters and are in daily use at many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Benchmark converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles. Benchmark has raised the bar ... the DAC3 defines a new reference. PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS Reference-Quality Studio Monitoring Sound-Card Elimination for Computer Audio Stand-Alone Headphone Amplifier  for Digital Sources USB to SPDIF Transfer Device HI-FI APPLICATIONS The DAC2 DX uses digital connections (USB, Optical, Coaxial, or AES) to bypass the low-quality built-in converters that are included in many audio products.  Audio Output Device for Music and Video Servers Home Hi-Fi Playback from Digital Sources Audio Output Device for TV and Home Theater Systems  ADD BENCHMARK CABLES TO COMPLETE YOUR NEW SYSTEM Benchmark offers a no-nonsense selection of very high-quality cables.  Benchmark cables are designed for durability and transparency, and most are manufactured in the USA. Our optical cables are manufactured in Canada. DESIGNED, ASSEMBLED, AND TESTED IN THE USA This Benchmark product was designed, assembled, and tested in the USA using USA and imported components. Most major components are made in USA. Features: Sample-Rate Display Word-Length Display Six Digital Inputs Three Stereo Analog Outputs Two Independent Analog Output Buses Digital Pass Through Dual HPA2™ Headphone Outputs Headphone Mute Switch - left headphone jack mutes main output, function may be defeated Native DSD Conversion Native PCM Conversion Asynchronous USB 2.0 Asynchronous USB 1.1 for Driverless Operation Volume Control Bypass Function for Main Bus Volume Control Bypass Function for Auxiliary Bus 12V Trigger I/O - for sequenced system power switching Mute Relays - on all analog outputs Optional IR Remote Control - with heavy-duty metal housing Power Switch Low Power Consumption

Με καινοτόμο Phonitor Matrix, μετατροπέα DA 32-bit και εξαιρετική ποιότητα ήχου. Για εμάς ο ήχος είναι πάντα σε πρώτο πλάνο και για να αποκτήσετε έναν τέτοιο ήχο, χρειάζεστε εμπειρία και τεχνική φινέτσα. Έχουμε ενσωματώσει και τα δύο στη σειρά Phonitor One. Το στάδιο του προενισχυτή Δύο ενισχυτές Burr-Brown OPA 2134 SoundPlus™ παρέχουν την προενίσχυση. Αυτά είναι ειδικά σχεδιασμένα για κυκλώματα audiophile και χαρακτηρίζονται από εξαιρετικά χαμηλό θόρυβο και ελάχιστη παραμόρφωση μόνο 0,00008%. Χάρη σε ένα πραγματικό στάδιο FET, το OPA 2134 επιτυγχάνει ρυθμό περιστροφής 20 V/μs, καθιστώντας το έναν λειτουργικό ενισχυτή υψηλής ταχύτητας. Αυτό έχει άμεσα θετική επίδραση στη ζωντάνια της αναπαραγωγής. Επιπλέον, πυκνωτές φιλμ χαμηλής χωρητικότητας εγκαθίστανται στη διαδρομή σήματος ως πυκνωτές παράκαμψης των πυκνωτών ζεύξης, γεγονός που εξασφαλίζει ακριβέστερη μετάδοση των στοιχείων του σήματος υψηλής συχνότητας. Οι εξαιρετικοί ηλεκτρολυτικοί πυκνωτές Panasonic «Electric Double Layer» χρησιμοποιούνται ως πυκνωτές σύζευξης. Προσφέρουν την υψηλότερη χωρητικότητα αποθήκευσης από όλες τις τεχνολογίες πυκνωτών.

Our nonplusultra headphone amplifier.The Phonitor xe is the nonplusultra standalone headphone amplifier without any compromises. Phonitor Matrix, remote volume control, retro-look VU meter, the optional premium DA converter and the all-superior VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe one of the best headphone amplifiers of our time.Great Sound – for all headphonesThe Phonitor xe offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4 pin XLR plug.Thanks to the enormous output power, all headphones are driven effortlessly.Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL VOLTAiR technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.Twice as niceThe Phonitor xe provides headphone outputs on the front and on the rear. On the front, you switch between F (front) and R (rear). This way, your favorite headphones remain firmly connected on the rear – without visible cabling on the front.Milled from solidThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.The red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.Remote controlThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.The Phonitor xe learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button.Learning made easyUsing Phonitor x as an example, this video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume.Source of joyUp to six (6 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Phonitor xe:XLR, RCA and via the optional DAC768 also USB, COAX, OPTICAL and AES.Phonitor xe accepts almost all audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors.With the optional DAC768, four additional digital sources are added. From USB to professional AES format, no wishes remain unfulfilled.The DAC automatically picks up the sampling rate and resolution of the digital playback source. No matter if a streamer, computer or CD player is connected. No further settings on the Phonitor xe are necessary.The DAC768The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the optional digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details.It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. In contrast to the DAC 768xs, the DAC768 not only offers an AES/EBU digital input, but also the SPL DLP120 with VOLTAiR technology.The DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass)The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Phonitor xe has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required.In contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom and sound.Good ol' timesTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.Finding the middleis not always easy. By our very nature, hearing can be leaning more to the left or more to the right. This is especially obvious when listening with headphones.That’s why Phonitor xe has the uniquely finely resolved laterality control. With it, the center can be found perfectly.With the MODE switch you can choose between stereo or mono playback. This switch also activates the laterality control.The Revolution: Phonitor MatrixThe Phonitor Matrix is the revolution in the headphone amplifier.Thanks to the Phonitor Matrix, music can be experienced on headphones as if it was played on speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is a thing of the past.Enjoy your music without listening fatigue and exactly the way it should be heard.Music is normally produced and mixed for playback on stereo speakers.Listening on headphones is different from listening on loudspeakers. The biggest difference is the lack of crossing signals of the sound signal from the left speaker to the right ear and from the right speaker to the left ear. These crossing signals are missing in conventional headphone listening, because there are no signals crossing from one side of the headphones to the other. This results in an unnaturally wide stereo image and the various sound sources of the audio signal are not localized as the sound engineer intended them to. This effect is often referred to as “super stereo effect”. During conventional listening on headphones, our brain can balance the false representation of the playback to a certain extent – but this is very exhausting.The SPL Phonitor Matrix can correct this false stereo image with an analog circuitry. The Phonitor Matrix therefore not only ensures a correct representation of the stereo image, but also a relaxed listening experience.The two main parameters of the Phonitor Matrix are Crossfeed and Angle:Crossfeed determines the crossing signals of the channels, the so-called interaural level difference.Angle determines the opening angle of the stereo image, the so-called interaural time difference.Center of AttentionTo make the listening experience even more perfect, the level of the center of the stereo image needs to be attenuated when the Phonitor Matrix is active. This ensures that not only the position of all sound sources is correct but also their volume.In the Professional Fidelity Phonitor devices this value is set to a fixed attenuation of -1 dB, which is the best choice for getting an authentic representation of the sound stage.Sounds good!With all devices of the Professional Fidelity series we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear. All important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.The VOLTAiR TechnologyThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.The highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage.The 120V technology works with +/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.By the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.The mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. Rectifiers convert this AC voltage into DC voltage required in the audio device.

Our nonplusultra headphone amplifier.The Phonitor xe is the nonplusultra standalone headphone amplifier without any compromises. Phonitor Matrix, remote volume control, retro-look VU meter, the optional premium DA converter and the all-superior VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe one of the best headphone amplifiers of our time.Great Sound – for all headphonesThe Phonitor xe offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4 pin XLR plug.Thanks to the enormous output power, all headphones are driven effortlessly.Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL VOLTAiR technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.Twice as niceThe Phonitor xe provides headphone outputs on the front and on the rear. On the front, you switch between F (front) and R (rear). This way, your favorite headphones remain firmly connected on the rear – without visible cabling on the front.Milled from solidThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.The red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.Remote controlThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.The Phonitor xe learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button.Learning made easyUsing Phonitor x as an example, this video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume.Source of joyUp to six (6 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Phonitor xe:XLR, RCA and via the optional DAC768 also USB, COAX, OPTICAL and AES.Phonitor xe accepts almost all audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors.With the optional DAC768, four additional digital sources are added. From USB to professional AES format, no wishes remain unfulfilled.The DAC automatically picks up the sampling rate and resolution of the digital playback source. No matter if a streamer, computer or CD player is connected. No further settings on the Phonitor xe are necessary.The DAC768The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the optional digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details.It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. In contrast to the DAC 768xs, the DAC768 not only offers an AES/EBU digital input, but also the SPL DLP120 with VOLTAiR technology.The DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass)The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Phonitor xe has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required.In contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom and sound.Good ol' timesTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.Finding the middleis not always easy. By our very nature, hearing can be leaning more to the left or more to the right. This is especially obvious when listening with headphones.That’s why Phonitor xe has the uniquely finely resolved laterality control. With it, the center can be found perfectly.With the MODE switch you can choose between stereo or mono playback. This switch also activates the laterality control.The Revolution: Phonitor MatrixThe Phonitor Matrix is the revolution in the headphone amplifier.Thanks to the Phonitor Matrix, music can be experienced on headphones as if it was played on speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is a thing of the past.Enjoy your music without listening fatigue and exactly the way it should be heard.Music is normally produced and mixed for playback on stereo speakers.Listening on headphones is different from listening on loudspeakers. The biggest difference is the lack of crossing signals of the sound signal from the left speaker to the right ear and from the right speaker to the left ear. These crossing signals are missing in conventional headphone listening, because there are no signals crossing from one side of the headphones to the other. This results in an unnaturally wide stereo image and the various sound sources of the audio signal are not localized as the sound engineer intended them to. This effect is often referred to as “super stereo effect”. During conventional listening on headphones, our brain can balance the false representation of the playback to a certain extent – but this is very exhausting.The SPL Phonitor Matrix can correct this false stereo image with an analog circuitry. The Phonitor Matrix therefore not only ensures a correct representation of the stereo image, but also a relaxed listening experience.The two main parameters of the Phonitor Matrix are Crossfeed and Angle:Crossfeed determines the crossing signals of the channels, the so-called interaural level difference.Angle determines the opening angle of the stereo image, the so-called interaural time difference.Center of AttentionTo make the listening experience even more perfect, the level of the center of the stereo image needs to be attenuated when the Phonitor Matrix is active. This ensures that not only the position of all sound sources is correct but also their volume.In the Professional Fidelity Phonitor devices this value is set to a fixed attenuation of -1 dB, which is the best choice for getting an authentic representation of the sound stage.Sounds good!With all devices of the Professional Fidelity series we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear. All important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.The VOLTAiR TechnologyThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.The highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage.The 120V technology works with +/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.By the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.The mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. Rectifiers convert this AC voltage into DC voltage required in the audio device.

Το Phonitor x, είναι ο απόλυτος ενισχυτής ακουστικών. Προσφέρει συνδέσεις για ακουστικά τόσο balanced όσο και unbalanced, ενώ με ισχύ εξόδου 3.7 W, η απόδοσή του είναι εντυπωσιακή.  Το επαναστατικό σύστημα Phonitor Matrix, προσφέρει την πιό ρεαλιστική ακρόαση για ακουστικά, αφού δημιουργεί την εντύπωση ακρόασης μέσω ηχείων. Το Phonitor x, δεν είναι μόνο ενισχυτής ακουστικών, αλλά και ένας εξαιρετικός προενισχυτής, όπου μπορείτε να συνδέσετε έναν τελικό ενισχυτή ή ενεργά ηχεία μόνιτορ Προδιαγραφές: Ενισχυτής ακουστικών και προενισχυτής, τεχνολογίας VOLTAiR 120 V Rail,  Ξεχωριστές συνδέσεις για ακουστικά και τελικό ενισχυτή balanced και unbalanced,  Κατάλληλο για όλα τα ακουστικά με αντίσταση μεγαλύτερη από 10 ohms,  Είσοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Προαιρετικά ψηφιακές εισόδους: USB, coaxial and optical,  Προαιρετικά μετατροπέας DAC: 192 kHz / 24 Bit,  Έξοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Phonitor Matrix για προσομοίωση ακρόασης ηχείων,  Έλεγχος Laterality: super-fine balance,  Διακόπτης Mono,  Έλεγχος στάθμης (ελέγχεται και με τηλεχειριστήριο),  Μέγιστη ισχύς εξόδου: 2 x 3.7 W (120 ohms),  Απόκριση συχνότητας: 10 Hz - 300 kHz (-3 dB),  THD+N: 0.00091 % (HP), 0.00085 % (Line),  Dynamic range: 135.5 dB (HP), 136.3 dB (Line),  Σύνδεση AMP CTR με τον τελικό ενισχυτή Performer (για έλεγχο του διακόπτη on/off),  Made in Germany Χαρακτηριστικά: Απόκριση Συχνότητας: ‹10Hz - ›200kHz (-3dB) Αριθμός Εισόδων: 2 Αριθμός Εξόδων: 2 & 1(Headphones) Δυναμική Περιοχή: 129,5 dBΑ Ενισχυτής Ακουστικών: ΝΑΙ Συνδετήρες Εισόδου: 2 x XLR Συνδετήρες Εξόδου: 2 x XLR 1 x TRS Τύπος Ενίσχυσης: Ενεργή  

Το Phonitor x, είναι ο απόλυτος ενισχυτής ακουστικών. Προσφέρει συνδέσεις για ακουστικά τόσο balanced όσο και unbalanced, ενώ με ισχύ εξόδου 3.7 W, η απόδοσή του είναι εντυπωσιακή.  Το επαναστατικό σύστημα Phonitor Matrix, προσφέρει την πιό ρεαλιστική ακρόαση για ακουστικά, αφού δημιουργεί την εντύπωση ακρόασης μέσω ηχείων. Το Phonitor x, δεν είναι μόνο ενισχυτής ακουστικών, αλλά και ένας εξαιρετικός προενισχυτής, όπου μπορείτε να συνδέσετε έναν τελικό ενισχυτή ή ενεργά ηχεία μόνιτορ Προδιαγραφές: Ενισχυτής ακουστικών και προενισχυτής, τεχνολογίας VOLTAiR 120 V Rail,  Ξεχωριστές συνδέσεις για ακουστικά και τελικό ενισχυτή balanced και unbalanced,  Κατάλληλο για όλα τα ακουστικά με αντίσταση μεγαλύτερη από 10 ohms,  Είσοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Προαιρετικά ψηφιακές εισόδους: USB, coaxial and optical,  Προαιρετικά μετατροπέας DAC: 192 kHz / 24 Bit,  Έξοδοι balanced και unbalanced (XLR και RCA),  Phonitor Matrix για προσομοίωση ακρόασης ηχείων,  Έλεγχος Laterality: super-fine balance,  Διακόπτης Mono,  Έλεγχος στάθμης (ελέγχεται και με τηλεχειριστήριο),  Μέγιστη ισχύς εξόδου: 2 x 3.7 W (120 ohms),  Απόκριση συχνότητας: 10 Hz - 300 kHz (-3 dB),  THD+N: 0.00091 % (HP), 0.00085 % (Line),  Dynamic range: 135.5 dB (HP), 136.3 dB (Line),  Σύνδεση AMP CTR με τον τελικό ενισχυτή Performer (για έλεγχο του διακόπτη on/off),  Made in Germany Χαρακτηριστικά: Απόκριση Συχνότητας: ‹10Hz - ›200kHz (-3dB) Αριθμός Εισόδων: 2 Αριθμός Εξόδων: 2 & 1(Headphones) Δυναμική Περιοχή: 129,5 dBΑ Ενισχυτής Ακουστικών: ΝΑΙ Συνδετήρες Εισόδου: 2 x XLR Συνδετήρες Εξόδου: 2 x XLR 1 x TRS Τύπος Ενίσχυσης: Ενεργή  

Our nonplusultra headphone amplifier.The Phonitor xe is the nonplusultra standalone headphone amplifier without any compromises. Phonitor Matrix, remote volume control, retro-look VU meter, the optional premium DA converter and the all-superior VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe one of the best headphone amplifiers of our time.Great Sound – for all headphonesThe Phonitor xe offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4 pin XLR plug.Thanks to the enormous output power, all headphones are driven effortlessly.Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL VOLTAiR technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.Twice as niceThe Phonitor xe provides headphone outputs on the front and on the rear. On the front, you switch between F (front) and R (rear). This way, your favorite headphones remain firmly connected on the rear – without visible cabling on the front.Milled from solidThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.The red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.Remote controlThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.The Phonitor xe learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button.Learning made easyUsing Phonitor x as an example, this video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume.Source of joyUp to six (6 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Phonitor xe:XLR, RCA and via the optional DAC768 also USB, COAX, OPTICAL and AES.Phonitor xe accepts almost all audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors.With the optional DAC768, four additional digital sources are added. From USB to professional AES format, no wishes remain unfulfilled.The DAC automatically picks up the sampling rate and resolution of the digital playback source. No matter if a streamer, computer or CD player is connected. No further settings on the Phonitor xe are necessary.The DAC768The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the optional digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details.It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. In contrast to the DAC 768xs, the DAC768 not only offers an AES/EBU digital input, but also the SPL DLP120 with VOLTAiR technology.The DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass)The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Phonitor xe has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required.In contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom and sound.Good ol' timesTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.Finding the middleis not always easy. By our very nature, hearing can be leaning more to the left or more to the right. This is especially obvious when listening with headphones.That’s why Phonitor xe has the uniquely finely resolved laterality control. With it, the center can be found perfectly.With the MODE switch you can choose between stereo or mono playback. This switch also activates the laterality control.The Revolution: Phonitor MatrixThe Phonitor Matrix is the revolution in the headphone amplifier.Thanks to the Phonitor Matrix, music can be experienced on headphones as if it was played on speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is a thing of the past.Enjoy your music without listening fatigue and exactly the way it should be heard.Music is normally produced and mixed for playback on stereo speakers.Listening on headphones is different from listening on loudspeakers. The biggest difference is the lack of crossing signals of the sound signal from the left speaker to the right ear and from the right speaker to the left ear. These crossing signals are missing in conventional headphone listening, because there are no signals crossing from one side of the headphones to the other. This results in an unnaturally wide stereo image and the various sound sources of the audio signal are not localized as the sound engineer intended them to. This effect is often referred to as “super stereo effect”. During conventional listening on headphones, our brain can balance the false representation of the playback to a certain extent – but this is very exhausting.The SPL Phonitor Matrix can correct this false stereo image with an analog circuitry. The Phonitor Matrix therefore not only ensures a correct representation of the stereo image, but also a relaxed listening experience.The two main parameters of the Phonitor Matrix are Crossfeed and Angle:Crossfeed determines the crossing signals of the channels, the so-called interaural level difference.Angle determines the opening angle of the stereo image, the so-called interaural time difference.Center of AttentionTo make the listening experience even more perfect, the level of the center of the stereo image needs to be attenuated when the Phonitor Matrix is active. This ensures that not only the position of all sound sources is correct but also their volume.In the Professional Fidelity Phonitor devices this value is set to a fixed attenuation of -1 dB, which is the best choice for getting an authentic representation of the sound stage.Sounds good!With all devices of the Professional Fidelity series we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear. All important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.The VOLTAiR TechnologyThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.The highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage.The 120V technology works with +/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.By the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.The mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. Rectifiers convert this AC voltage into DC voltage required in the audio device.

The director sets the tone. The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, retro-look-VU-meter, premium DA-converter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 caters for musical blockbusters. Milled from solid is the big 45mm Volume control. Its mass together with the  motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further. The red marker LED makes the setting visible even in darkened environments. Volume RC The volume can be remote controlled with any infrared remote control, that the Director Mk2 simply learns. Learning made easy This video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume and the source selection. Source of joy Up to ten (10 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Director Mk2. Six of them are for analog and four for digital input signals. The source selection is shown in the dot matrix LED display: IN 1 through IN 6 for the analog inputs. AES, USB, COAX, OPTI for the digital inputs, where the detected sample rate is displayed after about two seconds. For example U768 = USB input with 768kHz sampling rate. The source selection can also be operated remotely if the rotary switch is set to the “Remote” position. The Director Mk2 offers two pairs of balanced inputs with XLR connectors and four standard inputs with gold-plated RCA connectors. On the digital side there are four additional inputs. PCM audio is received in S/P-DIF format via coaxial Cinch, optical Toslink and balanced XLR (AES). Both PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted via USB. The DAC768 The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the digital-to-analog converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the finest sound details. It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. The DLP120 The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Director Mk2 has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required. And in contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom. Good ol' times Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel. With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels. Tape Monitor A tape monitor circuitry is quite retro. Who still owns a cassette recorder or a tape machine? Who still has an equalizer? To put it another way: Who would like to do it and cannot do it because no manufacturer offers a tape monitor circuit anymore? Well, those who want can again. Today’s audio levels are much higher than in the past and many recorders will be overloaded by them. In that case simply press the switch and the level to the recorder is lowered by 10 dB. To compensate, the level from the recorder is increased by 10 dB. Et voilà. Preamp & Direct Out On the output side, power amplifiers or active loudspeakers can be connected to the preamp output sockets using XLRs. The Direct Out via RCA picks up the output signal before the volume control and thus offers the possibility to connect a headphone amplifier. AMP CTL Practical are the AMP CTL sockets to which power amplifiers with 12 V trigger inputs can be connected in order to remotely switch them on and off together with the Director Mk2. Specifications: Analog Inputs & Outputs: XLR (balanced), RCA Maximum input & output gain: 32.5 dBu Input impedance (RCA): 47 kΩ Input impedance (XLR): 20 kΩ Output impedance: 75 Ω Common mode rejection (XLR): -82 dBu Frequency range (-3 dB): 4 Hz – 300 Crosstalk (1 kHz): -108 dBu THD (0 dBu, 1 kHz): 0.000992 % Noise (A-weighted): -102.5 dBu Dynamic range: 135 dB Digital Inputs, DAC768 AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Optical SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/with Glass fibre

The director sets the tone. The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, retro-look-VU-meter, premium DA-converter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 caters for musical blockbusters. Milled from solid is the big 45mm Volume control. Its mass together with the  motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further. The red marker LED makes the setting visible even in darkened environments. Volume RC The volume can be remote controlled with any infrared remote control, that the Director Mk2 simply learns. Learning made easy This video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume and the source selection. Source of joy Up to ten (10 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Director Mk2. Six of them are for analog and four for digital input signals. The source selection is shown in the dot matrix LED display: IN 1 through IN 6 for the analog inputs. AES, USB, COAX, OPTI for the digital inputs, where the detected sample rate is displayed after about two seconds. For example U768 = USB input with 768kHz sampling rate. The source selection can also be operated remotely if the rotary switch is set to the “Remote” position. The Director Mk2 offers two pairs of balanced inputs with XLR connectors and four standard inputs with gold-plated RCA connectors. On the digital side there are four additional inputs. PCM audio is received in S/P-DIF format via coaxial Cinch, optical Toslink and balanced XLR (AES). Both PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted via USB. The DAC768 The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the digital-to-analog converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the finest sound details. It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. The DLP120 The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Director Mk2 has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required. And in contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom. Good ol' times Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel. With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels. Tape Monitor A tape monitor circuitry is quite retro. Who still owns a cassette recorder or a tape machine? Who still has an equalizer? To put it another way: Who would like to do it and cannot do it because no manufacturer offers a tape monitor circuit anymore? Well, those who want can again. Today’s audio levels are much higher than in the past and many recorders will be overloaded by them. In that case simply press the switch and the level to the recorder is lowered by 10 dB. To compensate, the level from the recorder is increased by 10 dB. Et voilà. Preamp & Direct Out On the output side, power amplifiers or active loudspeakers can be connected to the preamp output sockets using XLRs. The Direct Out via RCA picks up the output signal before the volume control and thus offers the possibility to connect a headphone amplifier. AMP CTL Practical are the AMP CTL sockets to which power amplifiers with 12 V trigger inputs can be connected in order to remotely switch them on and off together with the Director Mk2. Specifications: Analog Inputs & Outputs: XLR (balanced), RCA Maximum input & output gain: 32.5 dBu Input impedance (RCA): 47 kΩ Input impedance (XLR): 20 kΩ Output impedance: 75 Ω Common mode rejection (XLR): -82 dBu Frequency range (-3 dB): 4 Hz – 300 Crosstalk (1 kHz): -108 dBu THD (0 dBu, 1 kHz): 0.000992 % Noise (A-weighted): -102.5 dBu Dynamic range: 135 dB Digital Inputs, DAC768 AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Optical SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/with Glass fibre

The director sets the tone. The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, retro-look-VU-meter, premium DA-converter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 caters for musical blockbusters. Milled from solid is the big 45mm Volume control. Its mass together with the  motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further. The red marker LED makes the setting visible even in darkened environments. Volume RC The volume can be remote controlled with any infrared remote control, that the Director Mk2 simply learns. Learning made easy This video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume and the source selection. Source of joy Up to ten (10 !) stereo sources can be connected to the Director Mk2. Six of them are for analog and four for digital input signals. The source selection is shown in the dot matrix LED display: IN 1 through IN 6 for the analog inputs. AES, USB, COAX, OPTI for the digital inputs, where the detected sample rate is displayed after about two seconds. For example U768 = USB input with 768kHz sampling rate. The source selection can also be operated remotely if the rotary switch is set to the “Remote” position. The Director Mk2 offers two pairs of balanced inputs with XLR connectors and four standard inputs with gold-plated RCA connectors. On the digital side there are four additional inputs. PCM audio is received in S/P-DIF format via coaxial Cinch, optical Toslink and balanced XLR (AES). Both PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted via USB. The DAC768 The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the digital-to-analog converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the finest sound details. It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. The DLP120 The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Director Mk2 has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required. And in contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom. Good ol' times Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel. With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels. Tape Monitor A tape monitor circuitry is quite retro. Who still owns a cassette recorder or a tape machine? Who still has an equalizer? To put it another way: Who would like to do it and cannot do it because no manufacturer offers a tape monitor circuit anymore? Well, those who want can again. Today’s audio levels are much higher than in the past and many recorders will be overloaded by them. In that case simply press the switch and the level to the recorder is lowered by 10 dB. To compensate, the level from the recorder is increased by 10 dB. Et voilà. Preamp & Direct Out On the output side, power amplifiers or active loudspeakers can be connected to the preamp output sockets using XLRs. The Direct Out via RCA picks up the output signal before the volume control and thus offers the possibility to connect a headphone amplifier. AMP CTL Practical are the AMP CTL sockets to which power amplifiers with 12 V trigger inputs can be connected in order to remotely switch them on and off together with the Director Mk2. Specifications: Analog Inputs & Outputs: XLR (balanced), RCA Maximum input & output gain: 32.5 dBu Input impedance (RCA): 47 kΩ Input impedance (XLR): 20 kΩ Output impedance: 75 Ω Common mode rejection (XLR): -82 dBu Frequency range (-3 dB): 4 Hz – 300 Crosstalk (1 kHz): -108 dBu THD (0 dBu, 1 kHz): 0.000992 % Noise (A-weighted): -102.5 dBu Dynamic range: 135 dB Digital Inputs, DAC768 AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Optical SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/with Glass fibre

New Manhattan DAC II features include: World's highest performance 130dB Sabre 9038 DAC chipset. 32 bit integer Class 2 USB2 driverless audio interface World class transparent analog preamp attenuators MQA ® hardware decoder  New, easy to navigate menu system Roon Ready optional network card  Improved optional phono preamplifier card The Manhattan DAC II design uses the same chassis, same power supply, and front panel circuits as the original Manhattan. It uses a completely new, redesigned main board. This offers a substantial sound quality upgrade. Significantly better detail and resolution, and state of the art transparent analog preamplifier performance.Existing Manhattan DAC I owners are eligible for Manhattan DAC II upgrade. Original Manhattan owners are encouraged to upgrade to Manhattan DAC II for a very reasonable upgrade fee. Upgrade includes replacement of the motherboard and will be performed in the US by Mytek Brooklyn office, in Europe, by Mytek Warsaw office and overseas by authorized Mytek dealer. Femto Clock TechnologyMytek's new Femto Clock that's incorporated into our C777 Clocking architecture pushes jitter and the noise floor below measurable levels. Highest Resolution SupportModern high resolution audio formats support for PCM 32 bit 384 kHz DXD to Quad DSD256 11.2 MHz. Discrete Analog & Digital Power SuppliesTwo separate isolated power supplies for the analog and digital stages that lower noise and crosstalk while increasing power and consistency. SPECIFICATIONS CONVERSION: PCM up to 384k, 32bit, MQA ®, native DSD up to DSD256, DXD, 130dB Dynamic Range.MQA Hi-Res DECODER: built in certified hardware MQA ® decoderDIGITAL INPUTS: USB2 Class2 (OSX, Linux driverless, all formats), AES/EBU (PCM up to 384k, up to DSD128 DOP), 3x S/PDIF (PCM up to 192k, up to DSD128 DoP), Toslink, SDIF3 DSD up to DSD256ANALOG INPUTS: RCA Line In switchable to Phono with Optional Phono Card insterted, second pair of RCA Line In, third pair XLR Balanced Line In. Analog inputs are router through minimalpath state of the art analog attenuator directly to analog and headphone outputs.ANALOG OUTPUTS: RCA, balanced XLR, simultaneous, 50 Ohm impedanceHEADPHONE OUTPUTS: Reference High Current, High transient Headphone Amp, 500mA, 6 Watts, 0 Ohm out impedance. Dual headphone jacks, designed to drive demanding headphones. Balanced operation w/optional Mytek adapter.BUILT-IN ATTENUATOR: Choice of 1dB step analog attenuator for main out and headphones, 1dB step digital 32bit attenuator or purist relay bypass.CLOCK: “Mytek Femtoclock Generator (tm)” 0.82ps internal jitter, Wordclock Input and Output (allows stacking multiple units for multichannel operation, includes mch DSD)AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTION FOR DIGITAL SOURCES: All digital inputs can be routed into computer via USB2. Allows connection of external digital sources such as CD Players and digitizing ADCs.REMOTE: Included, universal remote capableFIRMWARE: Upgradable via USB Control Panel App (Win and Mac)OPTIONAL PRECISION PHONO ANALOG PREAMP CARDHigh End M/M, M/C Phono Preamplifier with custom nickel core step up transformer , relay switchable and tunable. Input impedances, transformer ratio, RIAA curves and choice of gain can be changed within the menu or using the remote via relay switches. Optional card is sold separately and is user installable.OPTIONAL "ROON READY" NETWORK CARD: Turns the Manhattan II into network streamer with 24/192k and DSD64 maximum throughput. Compatible w/ Roon, DLNA/UpnPPOWER SUPPLY: Switchable 115/230VAC (100V Japanese version available)DIMENSIONS: WxDxH=17"x10.5"x1.95"=432x267x50mmWEIGHT: 16lbs, 8kgWARRANTY: 2 years