jamato8
Headphoneus Supremus
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/aero-dac-digital-analog-converter
- Pure R2R Ladder DAC: No oversampling and no digital filters
- Class-A ZOTL Output Stage: The first and only DAC in the world to use ZOTL technology
- Zero Negative Feedback: No global or local feedback for timbral accuracy and enhanced transient response
- Isolated Power Rails: Dedicated power supplies for each section for precise electrical isolation
- Advanced Protection: Circuitry to protect downstream components from tube failures
- Easy Tube Swapping: Fully visible tubes and simple toggle switch for using either 6SN7 or 12SN7 output tubes
- Balanced XLR Outputs: Balanced output and crystal clear audio
- Three Inputs: USB, SPDIF, and COAX inputs for flexible connectivity
- Direct-Coupled Topology: No capacitors in the signal path
- Plug & Play: No drivers needed for Windows or Mac
- Advanced Power Regulation: Belleson-regulated, multi-stage choke filtration for clean power
- Digital Galvanic Isolation: Blocks noise from music sources entering the DAC circuit
- Made in the USA: Designed and built in our Takoma Park, MD workshop
Specifications
- Inputs: USB, RCA Coax, Toslink / Optical
- Outputs: RCA (70 ohm), XLR (140 ohm)
- Formats: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM
- DAC: Analog Devices AD1865 R2R
- Output Voltage:
- RCA: 2.2 Vrms
- XLR: 4.4 Vrms
- THD+N:
- RCA: 0.54% at 1.1 Vpeak.
- XLR: 0.061% at 2.2 Vpeak
- Hum:
- RCA: -110dB at 1.1 Vpeak
- XLR: -116dB at 2.2 Vpeak
- Frequency Response: -0.3dB at 20Hz and -0.8dB at 20kHz
- Power Consumption: 32W (Standby: 7W)
- Dimensions:
- Width: 17in
- Depth: 10in (10.5 in including connectors)
- Height: 3in (not including tubes)
- Weight: Approx 15 lbs
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