Generation VIII 3 vs Bel Canto Design DAC 2.8
The DAC 2.8 matches the Generation VIII 3 on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), signal-to-noise (124 dB), and thd (0.001%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,990
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About the Generation VIII 3
The Theta Digital Generation VIII Series 3 is a fully differential, true-balanced DAC preamplifier with software-programmable digital filters and two 24-bit ladder DACs per channel—one for each phase. It supports digital inputs up to 192 kHz, including 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz signals, and provides digitally controlled analog volume cards with zero-offset nulling. Theta specifies up to 132 dB of dynamic range, more than three times the original model’s differential output current, and substantially improved filter performance compared with the original Generation VIII.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- 24/192 DAC chip
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 124 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 20.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, AES/EBU, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 447.7 × 127 × 450.85 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15.88 kg (35 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions