DAC7 Digital-to-Analog Converter with USB

The DAC7 is a fully balanced solid-state design utilizing a new direct-coupled FET output stage and generous regulated power supplies with seven stages of regulation.

Separate audio and digital power transformers are mounted to boards made of the same material as our Reference products.

Rear Panel View: DAC7 Digital-to-Analog Converter with USB
OUTPUTS, ANALOG: (Stereo)
  1. Balanced XLR 5.2V RMS (+14.3dBv) max.
  2. Single-Ended RCA 2.6V RMS (+8.3dBv) max.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: (Analog) 500 ohms BAL, 250 ohms SE.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 0.5-20,000Hz +0 -1dB
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: BAL 114dBA below 20kHz. SE 110 dBA.
DISTORTION: .03% 1kHz.
RESOLUTION: 24 BIT DAC.
CHANNEL SEPARATION: BAL 120dB 1kHz.
INPUTS, DIGITAL (5) GALVANICALLY ISOLATED
  • USB: Spec 1.0 to 2.0 16 BIT 32kHz to 48kHz, MAC or PC.
  • RCA: 75 ohm SPDIF 16/32 to 24/192
  • BNC: 75 ohm SPDIF 16/32 to 24/192.
  • XLR: 110 ohm AES/EBY 16/32 to 24/192.
  • OPT: 660 NM TOSLINK FIBER 16/32 to 24/192.
JITTER REDUCTION: High-stability crystal-controlled re-clocking for all outputs.
POWER SUPPLY: 2 transformers, 7 Regulators.
POWER REQUIREMENTS (detachable power cord): 100-135VAC 60Hz (200-270VAC 50/60Hz), 15 watts maximum (8 watts SLEEP.)
COMPLIANCE: RF Interference complies with FCC and CE MARK.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS:
  • POWER: on/off
  • INVERT: output polarity
  • INPUT: select(advance)
  • MUTE: outputs
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS:
  • POWER: on/off
  • MUTE: outputs
  • USB: input select
  • RCA: input select
  • BNC: input select
  • XLR: input select
  • OPT: input select
  • USB PLAY/PAUSE
  • USB PREV
  • USB NEXT
  • USB STOP
  • INVERT: output polarity
DIMENSIONS: 19" (48 cm) W x 5 1/4" (13.4 cm) H x 10"(25.4 cm) D. Handles extend 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) forward of the front panel. Rear connectors extend 3/4" (1.9 cm).
WEIGHT: 11.5 lbs. (5.2 kg) Net; 18 lbs. (8.2 kg) Shipping.