DAC I MK3 vs PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell
The Stellar Gain Cell's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the DAC I MK3's 119 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and class (A).
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DAC I MK3
Accustic ArtsDigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,000
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About the DAC I MK3
The Accustic Arts DAC I MK3 is a state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter that was the world's first DAC to feature a 32-bit/384kHz conversion technique. It uses an exclusive 8-times oversampling, 119dB dynamic range, and a premium quality parallel multiplier with a 32-bit accumulator that boosts incoming 16-bit signals beyond 24-bit to 32-bit resolution before conversion. The DAC employs ten Texas Instruments Burr Brown OPA627 DIFET® op-amps for the I/V conversion stage, known for their low noise, high speed, and excellent sonic performance. It is powered by a 100VA magnetically shielded toroidal transformer and features a class A output stage derived from professional studio engineering. The DAC I MK3 is available in RCA analog output and a balanced analog output version (DAC I balanced-MK3). It includes digital inputs of XLR, RCA, and BNC, as well as digital outputs of XLR and RCA, making it versatile for various high-fidelity audio setups.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Proprietary 32-bit accumulator with premium DAC chip
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 119 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- XLR, RCA, BNC
- Digital Outputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
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