1611 F vs 1611A
The 1611A matches the 1611 F on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (96 kHz), signal-to-noise (117 dB), and weight (23 kg (51 lbs)).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$8,647.53 - $37,184.40
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About the 1611 F
The MBL 1611 F is a premium standalone digital-to-analog converter (DAC) weighing 23 kg (50 lbs), built on solid brass pillars and housed in a chassis milled from a single block of aluminum. It combines two top-end converter designs—1-Bit/Delta-Sigma and Multibit—to accurately convert digital music signals into analog voltage values, producing a detailed and spacious soundstage with meticulous overtone reproduction and tight bass control. It features group-delay-optimized digital and analog filters for natural sound, USB input with Master Clock Mode for asynchronous, jitter-free data transfer, and MBL True Peak Technology to eliminate mastering inaccuracies. The DAC supports multiple digital inputs including XLR (AES/EBU), RCA (S/PDIF), BNC (S/PDIF), Toslink optical, and USB, with optional Roon Ready network input card. It is designed as the perfect partner for the MBL 1621 A CD Drive and allows connection to PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad without driver installation. Separate power supplies for analog, digital, and display functions ensure optimal performance.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 117 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- XLR (AES/EBU), RCA (S/P DIF), BNC (S/P DIF), Glas ST, Toslink, USB Link
- Digital Outputs
- RCA (S/P DIF)
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 480 × 150 × 445 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 23 kg (51 lbs)
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