Reference 8 vs LUMIN D1
The D1's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the Reference 8's 2.3V RMS. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD64).
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About the Reference 8
The Opera Consonance Reference 8 is a network music player/streamer and DAC from Opera Audio’s Consonance range. It uses a dedicated CPU/FPGA dual-clock architecture with custom low-phase-noise crystal oscillators, supports local/network playback and external USB storage, and provides balanced XLR, RCA solid-state, and ECC88 tube-buffered RCA analogue outputs. It can play PCM files up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD files; available documentation differs by production revision, with the original Reference 8 manual listing DSD64 playback while later Reference 8 Pro documentation lists DSD64/128/256. It also accepts coaxial and optical S/PDIF sources and can play CDs through a compatible external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. The product predates the current Reference 8 Pro/25th Anniversary versions and appears to be discontinued.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.3V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- APT-X
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial RCA, optical, USB external CD/DVD-ROM
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- internet radio, DLNA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Available Colors
- wooden, metal
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