Converter 24 Bit/192kHz, new analog section D/A Converter 24 Bit/192kHz, new analog section D/A Converter 24 Bit/192kHz, new analog section D/A Converter 24 Bit/192kHz, new analog section
The
DAC1 is our flagship stereo D/A converter used for highest quality D/A
conversion. The MK3 version uses one of the latest DAC chips on the
market in conjunction with eight discrete operational amplifiers of our
own design. The MK2 version is based on our proven class A design using
high performance op-amps and discrete output stages. Both DAC1 versions
deliver incredible transparency – the main objective in our designs.
The
DAC1-MK2/-MK3 are stereo 24 Bit/192 kHz D/A converters designed with
the aim of keeping an uncompromising audio signal path. Much detail and
thought was spent on the digital input with its extremely low jitter
sensitivity, as well as the analog output stages. Options for the DAC1
include interfaces for Firewire and USB, DSD playback and infrared or
wired remote control.
“I’ve never heard better than this new Weiss DAC1-MK3, and I’ve heard all the major players over the years.”?
Brad Blackwood, Euphonic Masters, USA
Reviews and user feedback
Power
- Mains voltage: 115 V or 230 V with voltage selector
- Fuse rating: 500 mA slow blow
- Power consumption: 80 VA max.
Size
- Depth: 30 cm
- Width: 43,3 cm (19")
- Height: 4,4 cm (1HU)
AES/EBU Input
- Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
- Maximum sampling frequency deviation: ±80 ppm
- Maximum input word-length: 24 Bits
- Channel Status Data: Input accepts professional or consumer format
- Connector: Three XLR female (110 O), one TOSLINK (optical)
AES/EBU Output
Three XLR male connectors with buffered versions of the corresponding
XLR input. One of the outputs can be switched such that it reflects the
currently selected input to the DAC.
Analog Output DAC1-MK2
- Two XLR male connectors, pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold
- Symmetrical
- No servo circuit
- Not earth free
- Short circuit proof
- DC coupled
- Class A
- Output impedance: 0.2 O
- Output level: continuously variable between -8 dBu and +27 dBu including a 12 dB high/low switch
Analog Output DAC1-MK3
- Two XLR male connectors, pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold
- Symmetrical
- No servo circuit
- Not earth free
- Short circuit proof
- DC coupled
- Class A
- Output impedance: less than 100 O
- Output level: variable between -4 dBu and +27 dBu in 1 dB steps
Wired Remote Control Connector
15 pin DSUB connector pinout:
- 01 Ground
- 02 Ground
- 03 Key #2 (switch to ground, selects input #2)
- 04 Key #4 (switch to ground, selects input #4)
- 05 LED #1 (anode of LED for key #1, cathode at ground)
- 06 LED #3 (anode of LED for key #3, cathode at ground)
- 07 Ground
- 08 +5 V supply for external fader (connect fader between +5 V and ground)
- 09 Not connected
- 10 Key #1 (switch to ground, selects input #1)
- 11 Key #3 (switch to ground, selects input #3)
- 12 LED #2 (anode of LED for key #2, cathode at ground)
- 13 LED #4 (anode of LED for key #4, cathode at ground)
- 14 Fader channel 1 taper
- 15 Fader channel 2 taper
Options
- Firewire/Thunderbolt interface
- USB interface with DSD to PCM conversion capability
- ST glass fiber input
- IR remote control for volume control (DAC1-MK3 only)
- Wired remote control for volume control and inout source selection