DAC 1000
Non-oversampling D/A converter
A discrete R2R converter with native DSD, a single-ended triode output stage and transformer coupling.
| DAC 1000 | €23.000 |
| DAC 1000 MF | €27.500 |
| DAC 1000 Silver Edition | €37.500 |
Prices including 21% VAT.
Available exclusively through authorised dealers.
About the DAC 1000
The DAC 1000 is a non-oversampling digital-to-analogue converter with six inputs: coaxial, BNC, AES and optical (PCM up to 24/192), plus USB and I²S over HDMI (PCM up to 24/384). Over USB it also accepts DSD up to DSD256, converted natively without conversion to PCM.
The PCM converter is built in-house with discrete fast logic and resistors forming the R2R network, with no digital filters or complex processing in front of it. Only gentle filtering is applied in the analogue section. For native DSD, a dedicated transformer and inductors are combined with an AKM chip, of which only the output stage is used.
The USB input is isolated, with internal high-quality power supplies and re-clocking from ultra-low-phase-noise local clocks. The I²S input offers the purest signal path: its HDMI connection with LVDS transmission adds no jitter and is isolated against ground loops.
The analogue section uses one single-ended, triode-operated Siemens tube per channel, coupled to the converter through an in-house 'wire capacitor' and transformer-coupled to the output for a very low 30 Ω output impedance. A rectifier tube and power supply inductor provide a quiet high-voltage supply.
Highlights
- Discrete R2R PCM converter, no oversampling or digital filters
- Native DSD up to DSD256 via USB
- Isolated USB and I²S (HDMI) inputs with re-clocking
- Single-ended triode output, transformer-coupled (30 Ω)
Specifications
| Digital inputs | S/PDIF, BNC, AES, optical, USB, I²S (HDMI) |
|---|---|
| Analogue outputs | RCA; XLR unbalanced (pins 1 and 3 grounded) |
| Resolution | 24-bit discrete R2R, up to 384 kHz |
| DSD | Native up to DSD256 (USB only) |
| Nominal output | 2.8 V rms |
| Output impedance | 30 Ω |
| Power consumption | Typically 40 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 400 × 180 × 400 mm |
| Weight | 25 kg |
Reviews & press
Reviews open on the publisher's website or as a PDF reprint. Some cover an earlier generation, as noted.