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About the Dream DAC/PreAmp MPD-8AI
The Playback Designs MPD-8AI is the Dream Series DAC/PreAmp version of the MPD-8, adding direct analog inputs so it can function as a full preamplifier for both digital and analog sources without an external preamp. It uses Playback Designs’ proprietary discrete DAC architecture, double-differential analog output stages, and high-quality analog volume control, with all analog inputs routed directly to the output stage without digital conversion. It is designed to accept a wide range of digital sources, support end-user software upgrades, and provide balanced and unbalanced outputs for direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 112Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF, TosLink, PLINK optical
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 19 kg (42 lbs)
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