Digital Processor Reviews

Description: Digital/analog converter with FireWire connectivity. Compatible sampling rates: 32–192kHz. Compatible word length: 16–24 bits. Digital inputs: FireWire, AES/EBU on XLR, or S/PDIF on RCA and TosLink,. Digital outputs: AES/EBU on XLR, S/PDIF on RCA, FireWire. TTL word sync input/output on BNC connectors. Main analog outputs: 2 stereo (1 XLR, 1 RCA). Headphone output: ¼" jack. Level control, main output: 4 coarse settings via relays (analog domain)—8.15V, 4.15V, 2.12V, 1.06V—fine setting via rotary encoder (digital domain); can be defeated for main output. Level control, headphone output: 4 coarse settings via relays (analog domain, independent of main output settings)—5.2V, 2.7V, 900mV, 200mV—fine setting via rotary encoder (digital domain). Analog output impedance: 44 ohms (balanced); 22 ohms (single-ended); not specified (headphones), <1 ohm measured.
Dimensions: 7.4" (190mm) W by 3.1" (80mm) H by 11.7" (300mm) D. Weight: 10 lbs (2.3kg).
Finishes: Silver, black.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: DAC-1505.
Price: $7737. Approximate number of dealers: 24.
Manufacturer: Weiss Engineering Ltd., Florastrasse 42, 8610 Uster/Zurich, Switzerland. Tel: (41) 44-940-20-06. Fax: (41) 44-940-22-14. Web: www.weiss-highend.ch. US distributor: Precision Audio & Video, 12277 Arbor Hill St., Moorpark, CA 93021. Tel: (805) 523-3005. Fax: (805) 531-0004. Web: www.precisionav.com.