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About the DAC 2.1x
The Audio Note (UK) DAC 2.1x Digital to Analogue converter prioritizes sonic performance over technical specifications, meeting Audio Note Level 2 criteria with valve rectification and premium components. It employs a non-oversampling design with no jitter reduction, noise shaping, or re-clocking to preserve time-domain integrity, using an 18-bit Analog Devices AD1865N DAC chip supporting 44.1/48/96kHz inputs. The output stage features tube amplification with custom transformers for wide frequency response and optimal dynamics, available in standard, Signature (upgraded capacitors and resistors, valve rectification), and Balanced variants with ECC82/5814a valves. Inputs include RCA SPDIF (75 Ohms) and XLR AES/EBU (110 Ohms). It delivers an organic, analog-like sound signature praised for musicality and detail.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 18-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Analog Devices AD1865N
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 3.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- RCA SPDIF, XLR AES/EBU
- Analog Inputs
- RCA single-ended, XLR balanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 300 × 145 × 415 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.1 kg (11 lbs)
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