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$1,159
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About the Cosecant V3
The Cosecant V3 is a USB digital-to-analog converter designed for computer audio, with an asynchronous USB interface, a tube-based analog output stage, and an external power supply. It was offered with interchangeable DAC modules: the Transcendental module provides 16-bit/44.1kHz non-oversampling conversion, while the Numerator module uses a Wolfson WM8716 converter and supports up to 24-bit/96kHz. The analog stage uses a 6GM8/ECC86 dual-triode tube and transformer-coupled output, with a pair of RCA outputs. Configurations and options varied, including an optional volume control.
Specifications
Type: USB digital-to-analog converter; USB input: asynchronous USB; DAC modules: Transcendental (16-bit/44.1kHz, non-oversampling) or Numerator (Wolfson WM8716, up to 24-bit/96kHz); output stage: 6GM8/ECC86 dual-triode tube, transformer-coupled; analog outputs: 1 pair RCA; output impedance: 500 ohms; maximum output voltage: approximately 2.5V; frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz; dimensions: approximately 6.5 × 5.5 × 6.5 in (165 × 140 × 165 mm); external power supply.