Audio Research Reference DAC

The Reference DAC Digital Media Bridge is defined as a “portal” that accepts all types of digital formats for processing in ultra-precise D/A conversion circuitry and a 100% tube output section. Based on the technological solutions used in such emblematic Audio Research products as the DAC8 digital audio processor or the exclusive Reference Anniversary preamplifier, the Reference DAC Digital Media Bridge combines a chassis with dimensions and aesthetics identical to those of other preamplifiers in the Reference series from the American firm with processing circuitry that allows incoming 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz signals to be resampled to, respectively, 176.4 or 192 kHz. The device can connect to the Internet both by cable and wirelessly, while allowing access to the thousands of radio stations present on the Internet.

Characteristics:

• Analog tube preamplifier with state-of-the-art digital processing section.
• Gain of 25 dB in balanced mode and 19 dB in unbalanced mode.
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz on wired connections and 96 kHz on Wi-Fi.
• Electronically regulated high and low voltage power supplies.
• Very high precision master clock.
• Intrinsic jitter level less than 10 ps.
• Frequency response: 0.5Hz - 200 kHz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
• Signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range of 106 dB.
• Digital inputs AES/EBU, S/PDIF (coaxial and optical) and USB (both 2.0 HS for computers and 2.0 for Apple "i" devices).
• UPnP and DLNA compatible for easy connection to audio servers.
• Dimensions: 480 x 178 x 394 mm (W x H x D).
• Weight: 14.6kg.

Offer for a single silver-colored unit to be unsealed and with a full 2-year warranty. Check availability.