Audio Research DAC9 Tube DAC
$24,000.00 inc. GST
Description
The DAC9 tube digital-to-analog converter decodes most current formats with state-of-the-art vacuum tube technology. Five digital connections – USB, RCA, BNC, AES/EBU, and Toslink – provide connectivity to all of your digital sources. Quad DAC architecture provides a balanced digital signal, wide dynamic range, and decoding resolutions from red book CD up to 384 kHz and native DSD sampling rates. A pair of 6H30 vacuum tubes are the heart of the analog circuit. Both balanced and single-ended connectors are provided for output connectivity. Native-rate upsampling and selectable digital filters allow customization of the digital signal.
State-of-the-art vacuum tube technology
The DAC9 tube digital-to-analog converter decodes most current formats with state-of-the-art vacuum tube technology. Five digital connections – USB, RCA, BNC, AES/EBU, and Toslink – provide connectivity to all of your digital sources. Quad DAC architecture provides a balanced digital signal, wide dynamic range, and decoding resolutions from red book CD up to 384 kHz and native DSD sampling rates. A pair of 6H30 vacuum tubes are the heart of the analog circuit. Both balanced and single-ended connectors are provided for output connectivity. Native-rate upsampling and selectable digital filters allow customization of the digital signal.
The Foundation series
Audio Research is pleased to introduce the Foundation Series. From the same engineering and design team responsible for the award-winning Reference Series, the Foundation family of vacuum tube components has been created to provide incredible musical experiences. Spatial definition, dynamics and detail abound while providing the most natural musical experience.
Specifications
Frequency Response: +/-0.15dB 20Hz – 20kHz; +/-3.0dB 6Hz – 192kHz
THD+Noise: Less than .002% at 2V RMS 1kHz Balanced output
Signal to Noise Ratio: >114dB
Intermodulation & Noise: .001% (SMPTE ratio)
Channel Separation: 107dB
Intrinsic Jitter: <10pS
DAC Resolution: 24 bits
Push Buttons: Power, Menu, Option, Enter, Input, Mute
Output Impedance: 500 Ohms balanced, 250 Ohms SE
Digital Filter: Selectable Fast or Slow algorithms
Upsampling: All Inputs upsample to 384kHz
Inputs: USB2.0HS 44.1 to 384kHz, DSD, 2xDSD; RCA, BNC, XLR 44.1 to 192kHz; TOS 44.1 to 96kHz
Rated Outputs: 3.8V RMS Max Balanced; 1.9V max SE (@ 0dB input)
Power Supplies: Electronically-regulated low and high voltage supplies. Line regulation better than .01%
Noise: 103dB
Tube Complement: (2) 6H30 dual triodes
Power Requirements: 100-125VAC 60Hz (200 – 250VAC 50/60Hz) 60 watts maximum
Standby: Less than 2 watt
Dimensions (W x H x D): 48cm x 17.8cm x 39.4cm
Handles extend: 3.8cm forward of the front panel.
Weight: 14.6 kg Net; 19.8 kg Shipping.
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