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GeerFab Audio D.BOB digital breakout box Specifications
Sidebar 2: Specifications
Footnote 1: The manufacturer told me that the unit tested is from their first production batch and has no serial number. GeerFab says they will assign the serial numbers retroactively and that subsequent shipments will have them.Kalman Rubinson
Description: Digital breakout box for extracting stereo PCM and DSD audio from HDMI sources. Digital outputs: 2 S/PDIF (1 TosLink, 1 RCA), 1 HDMI. Digital inputs: HDMI, miniUSB (for firmware updates). Supported sample rates: up to 192kHz PCM with bit depths 1624, DSD64. HDMI compliance: HDMI 1.4b. HDCP compliance: HDCP 1.4. Video resolution: Up to 4K60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0. Video bandwidth: 10.2Gbps. Power consumption: 0.84W. Supplied accessories: 12V/1A DC power supply, international power cable adapters, 120240V AC 5060Hz AC cord, user manual.
Dimensions: 8.5" (218mm) W × 1.75" (45.5mm) H × 4.75" (120mm) D. Weight: 2.2lb (1kg).
Finish: Black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: None (footnote 1); "Designed in Milwaukee/Manufactured in China."
Price: $999. Available from five online dealers. Warranty: 3 years, limited.
Manufacturer: GeerFab Audio, 173 West Bergen Dr., Fox Point, WI 53217. Tel: (414) 446-5841. Web: geerfabaudio.com.
Footnote 1: The manufacturer told me that the unit tested is from their first production batch and has no serial number. GeerFab says they will assign the serial numbers retroactively and that subsequent shipments will have them.Kalman Rubinson