DAC2 vs Musical Fidelity M3x
The M3x's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DAC2's 5.6V RMS and its height 100 mm against 91.44 mm. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and dsd support (DSD256).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,599original retail
Original retail — discontinued, no used price recorded yet
About the DAC2
Audio by Van Alstine DAC2 is a high-end DAC from AVA's digital audio lineup. The available product listing shows it sold for $1,599 and identifies it as a DAC; AVA's current digital preamplifier/DAC products in this family are designed for direct connection to a power amplifier for digital sources.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4490EQ
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 5.6V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 11.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 91.44 × 304.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Available Colors
- black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions