Digital Processor Reviews

Description: Solid-state digital-to-analog processor with switchable tube buffer stage. Inputs: 3 electrical S/PDIF, 1 USB 1.1. Outputs: 1 electrical pass-through S/PDIF, 1 set analog RCAs. Upsampling: to 192kHz. DAC circuit: 24-bit Delta-Sigma dual-differential, 8x-oversampling. Total correlated jitter: <135ps. Linearity error: <0.1dB to –96dBFS. Maximum output level; 2.18V RMS at 1kHz, nominal. Analog output impedance: 47 ohms. Frequency response: 10Hz –20kHz, –0.2dB maximum. Channel separation: >105dB, 20Hz –20kHz. Signal/noise ratio: >117dB, A-weighted. THD: <0.003%, 10Hz –20kHz.
Dimensions: 8.6" (219mm) W by 3.5" (88mm) H by 13.4" (340mm) D. Weight: 9.13 lbs (4.15kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: XD8RD2.
Price: $1500. Approximate number of dealers: 70. Warranty: 2 years parts & labor.
Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity Ltd., 24-26 Fulton Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0TF, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)20-8900-2866. Fax: (44) (0)20-8900-2983. Web: www.musicalfidelity.com. US distributor: KEF America, Inc., 10 Timber Lane, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Tel: (732) 683-2356. Web: www.kefamerica.com.