The new age of USB
computer audio has rekindled the flame of the outboard D/A converter (DAC).
Among this new breed of USB DACs few are as simple to implement or as versatile
in use as Audiolab’s fabulous little M-DAC. It works directly with virtually all
PCs and Macs without special USB drivers while its bold display shows a wealth
of information about the incoming music data. An onboard volume control lets
the M-DAC do the job of a preamp just as the choice of seven digital filters
allows fine-tuning of its sound. And what a sound – powerful, insightful and
delicate, it cuts to the heart of the music while remaining faithful to its
soul. This is a very high performance product that’s perfect for both the
computer audio novice and seasoned enthusiast alike.
Specification
Model: M-DAC
General
description: Digital-to-analogue
converter
DAC: ESS Sabre32 9018 chip
Resolution: 32 bits
Maximum
Sampling Frequency: 84.672MHz
Digital
input: 2 x 24-bit/192kHz coaxial ,2 x
24-bit/96kHz Toslink optical, 1 x 24-bit/96kHz USB
Digital
output: 1 x coaxial, 1x Toslink optical
Output
voltage: RCA: 2.25V RMS,XLR: 4.5V RMS
Total
Harmonic Distortion: RCA: <0 .002=".002" p="p" xlr:="xlr:">
Frequency
response: 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.2dB)
Dynamic
range: RCA: >115dB;XLR: >122dB
Crosstalk: RCA: <-120dB; XLR: <-130dB
Power
requirements: 220--230V /100-120V (50 ~
60Hz)
Dimensions
(H x W x D): 59 x 250 x252mm
Colour: Black, Silver