Digital Processor Reviews

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Description: D/A processor with four selectable oversampling algorithms for PCM playback (FIR kurz, FIR lang, Bézier, Bézier/IIR) and DSD Direct DSD Signal Path via T+A True 1-bit converter. Analog outputs: high level (RCA), 2.5V with 22 ohms output impedance; balanced (XLR), 5.0V with 44 ohms output impedance. Digital inputs: 4 S/PDIF coaxial, 1 optical TosLink, 1 AES/EBU, all handling 16/24-bit data at sample rates from 32kHz to 192kHz;1 USB (Device mode) USB Class 2 Mode; support for asynchronous data transfer; PCM Mode, 16/24/32-bit data with sample rates from 44.1kHz to 384kHz; DSD Mode, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (Mac OS up to DSD128). Digital output: 1 coax, IEC 60958 (CDDA/LPCM). Analog filter: phase-linear filter with bandwidth switching at 60 or 120kHz for DSD. Frequency ranges: 44.1kHz PCM, 2Hz–20kHz; 48kHz PCM, 2Hz–22kHz; 96kHz PCM, 2Hz–40kHz; 192kHz PCM, 2Hz–80kHz; 384kHz PCM, 2Hz–100kHz; DSD64, 2Hz–44kHz; DSD128, 2Hz–60kHz; DSD256, 2Hz–80kHz; DSD512, 2Hz–100kHz. Total harmonic distortion: 0.001%. Signal/noise: 116dB. Channel separation: 110dB. Standby power consumption: 0.2W.
Dimensions: 10.6" (270mm) W by 3.75" (95mm) H by 10.6" (270mm) D. Weight: 8.8 lbs (4kg).
Finish: Case, black aluminum 42; cover, silver aluminum 43.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2606 3245 00098.
Price: $3995. Approximate number of dealers: 12. Warranty: 3 years.
Manufacturer: T+A Elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG, Planckstrasse 9-11, D-32052 Herford, Germany. Tel: (49) (0)52-21/76-76-0. Fax: (49) (0)52-21/76-76-76. Web: www.ta-hifi.de. US distributor: T+A North America, Tel:(207) 251-8129, Web: ta-hifi.com.