Weiss Engineering DAC204 MK2 D/A Converter plus DSP/DSD Interface with DSD to PCM Conversion

Weiss Engineering DAC204 MK2 D/A Converter plus DSP/DSD Interface with DSD to PCM Conversion

Use the Weiss Engineering DAC204 MK2 for easy switching between multiple units with digital outputs — including a computer or mobile with USB out — and enjoy the pristine and low-jitter conversion to analogue audio from the unit’s outputs. The DAC204 can also convert DSD audio to PCM and offers a digital output in the AES/EBU format.

The DAC chip (ES9028PRO) used in the MK2 sports a very efficient jitter eliminating circuit. This makes sure the sound quality is very high even with jittery sources or connections. Additionally, Weiss optimized the distortion figures and reconstruction filters by ear for an optimal sonic experience. The new output stage with a close to zero Ohm output impedance makes it easier to drive difficult cables or to drive low impedance headphones.

COVER ALL YOUR BASES

The DAC204 is a multi-format digital-to-analogue and digital-to-digital converter. Its many input and output options make it equally useful for use in a professional mixing or mastering studio as for an audiophile-grade listening room. It employs no less than four oversampling sigma-delta D/A converters per channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance.

DIGITAL ACCEPTED HERE

The DAC204 accepts incoming digital audio streams straight from any USB-equipped computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It can also receive S/PDIF and AES/EBU audio via its S/PDIF or Toslink connectors.

OUTGOING AUDIO

The DAC204 converts the incoming digital streams to analogue audio, which simultaneously appears on its balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced RCA connectors. It can also perform digital-to-digital conversion and output digital audio in AES/EBU or S/PDIF formats through the corresponding connectors and a BNC output connector. Should the incoming audio be in DSD format, the DAC204 can convert that to PCM.

WEISS ENGINEERING DAC204 MK2 FEATURES:

• D/A converter with ES9028PRO chip
• Digital I/O: USB and two AES/EBU or S/PDIF on Toslink or RCA connectors
• Accepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x
• Analog I/O: line out unbalanced on RCA connector and line out balanced on XLR connector
• Input Selector switch selects the active input (USB, Toslink, or RCA)
• Two switches for DSD to PCM conversion settings
• Power on/off switch
• Digital inputs on USB, RCA, and Toslink connectors
• Analog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors
• Digital outputs (AES/EBU) on stereo XLR, RCA, and BNC connectors
• Two toggle switches for output level setting
• External power supply connector
• External power supply is included with the unit