Digital Processor Reviews

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Description: Roon Ready streaming D/A processor/ preamplifier. Inputs: coaxial and TosLink optical S/PDIF (supports 16- and 24-bit PCM 44.1–192kHz); 10/100 Ethernet (supports 24-bit PCM up to 192kHz, MQA, and DSD64); USB2 (supports 24-bit PCM to 192kHz, MQA, and DSD64/128 in DoP format); and USB Type A port for use with external FAT32-formatted storage devices. Analog inputs: 2 pairs unbalanced line (RCA); 1 pair unbalanced MM/MC phono (RCA). Analog outputs: 1 pair balanced (XLR); 1 pair unbalanced (RCA); 1 pair unbalanced subwoofer (RCA); ¼" stereo headphone. Maximum output level: 5.5V RMS (balanced); 2.75V RMS (unbalanced); 4.5V (headphone; minimum load 32 ohms); 4.5V RMS with Bass Management (subwoofer). Analog input impedance: 10k ohms (line); 47k ohms (MM phono); 50, 100, 500, 1000 ohms (MC phono). Analog output impedance: 100 ohms (balanced; minimum load: 600 ohms); 100 ohms (unbalanced). Line input maximum input level: 2.2V RMS. Line input THD+N (1kHz): 0.003%. Line input dynamic range: 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz–20kHz. Phono input sensitivity: 2.5–5mV (MM); 0.25–0.5mV (MC). RIAA accuracy: 50Hz–15kHz, ±0.25dB. Phono input THD+N: 0.01% at 1kHz, A-weighted. Phono input S/N ratio: >70dB A-weighted. Supplied accessories: remote control, manual; Bel Canto Seek app is available for iOS devices.
Dimensions: 17.75" (451mm) W × 15.75" (400mm) H × 3.25" (83mm) D. Weight: 14lb (6.4kg).
Finish: Black-anodized aluminum.
Serial number of review sample: 10131, "Made in the USA." Firmware version: 1736.12. App version 1.1.21.
Price: $6800. Approximate number of US dealers: 30. Warranty: 90 days without registration, 5 years after registration.
Manufacturer: Bel Canto Design, 221 1st St. North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Tel: (612) 317-4550. Web: belcantodesign.com.