Frank Zappa's dB Technologies (Lavry Gold) DA924 - High Resolution Digital to Analog Converter

This is from Frank Zappa's estate.

A dB Technologies (Lavry Gold) DA924 High Resolution Digital to Analog converter, serial number 50155. 

This unit is in good cosmetic condition. The front gold-plated panel exhibits very mild wear, likely from age. There is a white tape sticker marked "DAT BOX" on the front panel. This unit is rack mountable and has screw holes on the ears of the front panel. Power cord is not included. 

Key features include:

• 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz and 44.1kHz conversion frequencies
• Multi-bit architecture with 24 bits, non Sigma-Delta
• Very low Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
• Automatic calibration
• Increased low level accuracy
• CrystalLock Digital Jitter removal at 44.1 and 48 kHz
• Professional and consumer inputs and outputs
• Serial number: 50155

The DA924 was introduced in 1990, this unit is a high end DA converter. The unit has two AES inputs or IEC (S/PDIF) input. It offers users the option of fully balanced or unbalanced analog output. It converts 24-bit digital inputs to analog audio signals. The DA924 uses a two stage PLL circuit to enhance jitter removal. The first stage is based on a tuned circuit approach and the second stage uses a narrow lock-range.

Condition Notes: This item has not been tested for operation. 

19 x 10.75 x 2 inches

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