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based on this review and how it sounded was dead, dead, and dead - a perfect example of all the right technical credentials but an utter failure at reproducing MUSIC.
Description: Digital/analog converter. Inputs: coaxial (BNC), Glass Optical (ST-connector) and TosLink, all consumer standard S/PDIF. Analog output: unbalanced on RCA jacks. Digital output: coaxial S/PDIF. Frequency response: 20Hz20kHz ±0.1dB. THD: not specified. Amplitude linearity: >96dB (minimum). Phase linearity: ±0.1° (20kHz). Maximum HF Jitter (at 20kHz): >10 picoseconds RMS (all inputs). Filtering: Pacific Microsonics PMD100 oversampling with HDCD® decoding. Analog output voltage at 0dBFS: 2V RMS. Power consumption: 20W.
Dimensions: 17" W by 8" D by 2.5" H. Weight: 12 lbs. Warranty: 5 years parts & labor.
Serial number of unit reviewed: D1S1-1019.
Price: $1450. Approximate number of dealers: 58. Warranty: 5 years parts & labor (1995). No longer available (2015).
Manufacturer: Enlightened Audio Designs, 300 West Lowe, Fairfield, IA 52556 (1995); company no longer in existence (2015).
based on this review and how it sounded was dead, dead, and dead - a perfect example of all the right technical credentials but an utter failure at reproducing MUSIC.