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The Cyan 2 is a fully discrete, balanced R2R digital-to-analog converter designed for direct PCM and DSD decoding. It uses separate resistor-network architectures for PCM and DSD conversion, a galvanically isolated USB interface, automatic input selection, and a regulated power supply. Digital inputs include USB-B, I2S via HDMI, AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, and optical Toslink; analog outputs are provided on both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR connectors. The unit operates as a non-oversampling DAC and supports PCM up to 32-bit/1.536 MHz and native DSD up to DSD1024 through compatible USB and I2S connections.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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Components that show up alongside the Cyan 2 in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The R26's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the Cyan 2's 1536 kHz, its signal-to-noise 122 dB against 130 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.000%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 54Ω.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The DX9's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the Cyan 2's 1536 kHz, its signal-to-noise 131 dB against 130 dB, and its output impedance 50Ω against 54Ω. Both share thd (0.000%).
The Pontus II's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Cyan 2's 130 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.000%, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 5.8V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Ares 15th's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the Cyan 2's 130 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.000%, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 5.8V RMS. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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