Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 2

Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 2

Product Highlights

The Alpha DAC Series 2 employs new clocking and isolation technologies that provide enhanced imaging precision, timbrel purity and resolution.
Unequaled interpolation technology up-samples 44.1kHz CD’s to provide almost 176.4kHz quality and produces superb fidelity at all sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHz
IR remote control of all functions including volume and balance allows direct connection to power amplifiers
Advanced input signal jitter rejection

Controls & Indicators

Input selects AES, SPDIF1, SPDIF2 or Toslink inputs
Lock LED indicates input signal lock
HDCD LED indicates HDCD code detected
Phase sets absolute phase
Invert LED indicates absolute phase inverted
3 digit LED display of Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type
± controls set attenuation level and select Filter type
Mode selects Stereo/L/R attenuation, Sampling Rate and Filter type display modes
Dim selects multiple display brightness levels

Specs:

Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz
Input word length: 24-bit
Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced
Digital Inputs: AES – Single XLR 110Ω, SPDIF1 – BNC 75Ω, SPDIF2 – BNC 75Ω, Toslink – Optical
HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates
Multiple digital filter options
Balanced analog output level: +18dBu maximum, +12dBu or lower recommended
Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended
Digital attenuation and balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step trim, 60dB range
Frequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, – 3dB at 59kHz
for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates
Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS
THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS
Firmware field upgradeable through signal inputs
Enclosure dimensions: 1.75”H X 16.5”W x 10.4”D, 19” rack mount option
Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60Hz, IEC power input connector
Power consumption: 25W, designed for continuous operation

MSRP: $5,995

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