Digital Processor Reviews

Description: Remote-controlled D/A processor with two user-selectable digital filters. DAC: dual-differential, 8x-oversampling, 24-bit delta-sigma with asynchronous upsampling on all inputs to 192kHz. Digital inputs: AES/EBU on XLR, 1 S/PDIF on coax, 1 S/PDIF on TosLink, 1 asynchronous USB 2.0 on USB type B connector, 1 Bluetooth antenna (aptX decoding). Analog outputs: 1 pair balanced on XLRs, 1 pair unbalanced on RCAs. Frequency response: <2Hz–90kHz, +0dB/–3dB with data sampled at 192kHz. Channel separation: >105dB. Signal/noise: >120dB (A-weighted). THD+noise: <0.0012% (10Hz–20kHz). Jitter: <12ps p–p. Maximum output level: 2V single-ended, 4V balanced. Output impedance: not specified. Power consumption: not specified.
Dimensions: 17.33" (440mm) W by 4" (102mm) H by 15" (380mm) D. Weight: 23.3 lbs (10.6kg) net, 32.6 lbs (14.8kg) shipping.
Serial number of unit reviewed: ZZ373. Firmware version: v.1.02.
Price: $2999. Approximate number of dealers: around 30.
Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity Ltd., 15-17 Fulton Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0TF, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)181-900-2866. Fax: (44) (0)181-900-2983. US distributor: Musical Fidelity, PO Box 51206, Phoenix, AZ 85076. Tel: (480) 297-4053. Web: www.musicalfidelity.com.