Digital Processor Reviews

Description: 16-bit, 4x oversampling D/A convertor with one coaxial and one Toslink digital input (Mk.2 only) conforming to the Philips/Sony serial two-channel data format. 44.1kHz and 48kHz decoding, polarity-reversal switch, digital-input polarity switch. Two analog outputs. Frequency response: 10Hz–10kHz ±0.1dB, –0.4dB at 20kHz. Channel balance: ±0.1dB, ±0.5$d. S/N ratio: 101dB unweighted, 110dB CCIR/ARM, 111dB IEC A-weighted. Channel separation: 100dB at 1kHz. Maximum output level: 2.2V RMS (Direct Output); 0.8V RMS (Line Level). Output impedance: 30 ohms (Direct Output); 500 ohms (Line Level).
Dimensions: 17" (430mm) W by 2.5" (64mm) H by 10.4" (265mm) D (not including connectors). Shipping weight: 11 lbs.
Price: $650 with single input (1989); $798 with coaxial and Toslink inputs (1989); no longer available (2011). Approximate number of dealers: 35.
Manufacturer: A&R Cambridge Ltd., Pembroke Avenue, Denny Industrial Center, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9PB, England. Tel: (44) (0)1223-203200. Fax: (44) (0)1223-863384. Web: www.arcam.co.uk. Distributor: Audio Influx Corporation, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422 (1989); (2011); American Audio and Video, 4325 Executive Drive, Suite 300, Southaven, MS 38672. Tel: (866) 965-6050 (2011). Web: www.americanaudiovideo.com.