The DAC Box RS2 is based on the incredibly successful Pre Box RS2 Digital, but removes the analog preamp section, reducing the unit to a stand-alone DAC with fixed output. It uses the same great-sounding DAC chips first used in its little brother, the Pre Box S2 Digital. Based on the same basic design principles, the feature set is extended and taken to new heights. The result is a fantastic and very versatile box. The perfect companion for anyone looking for a modern DAC with a large number of digital inputs and a fully balanced circuit board design. The DAC Box RS2 is a DAC that uses a dual mono configuration of the highest class D/A converters. ESS Saber registration. ESS9038Q2M chips provide the highest sound quality in high-end circuitry at affordable prices. Unlike most DACs in this price range, the DAC Box RS2 includes dual DACs and separate signal paths for the left and right channels. Additionally, thanks to these converters, the DAC Box RS2 supports up to 32-bit/768kHz files in PCM and DSD formats (up to DSD512) via USB, covering any digital files you might purchase or stream. The fixed analog output can be switched between solid state and high quality tube. Therefore, the customer can choose which of the options is preferred. The DAC Box RS2 has eight digital filters. One of them is the patented optimal transient digital filter from the creators of MQA. With these filters, the listener can customize the sound to suit their own preferences. It comes with full HW and SW support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology. The USB input signal is processed by a powerful multi-core XMOS microcontroller with advanced multi-core RISC architecture. The Altera CPLD MAX II (Complex Programmable Logic Device) is used for re-timing, which together with the XMOS microcontroller provides high-quality processing of classical and MQA technology. For ideal use of this technology, it is best to connect the DAC Box to the Stream Box S2 Ultra along with the TIDAL service. You can also enjoy MQA quality by pairing it with our revolutionary new CD transport, the CD Box RS2 T. The CD Box RS2 T can be connected to the DAC Box RS2 using a reliable I2S differential bus via the HDMI connector, where the Pre Box RS2 Digital also provides the master clock (16.9344 MHz).
Characteristics:
- Dual mono DAC: 2 x ESS9038Q2M.- Valves: 4 x 6922EH.
- Optional high-quality upsampling of PCM and/or MQA content with proprietary filtering.
- Advanced re-clocking with the new XMOS chip with Mulit-Core RISC architecture.-6 digital inputs: 1 x asynchronous USB, 1 x HDMI, 1 x AES/EBU, 2 x Toslink, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial.
- Fully balanced dual mono design.
- Output stage switchable between valves and solid state.
- Ultra linear and ultra low noise.
- New high quality screen with fast and responsive UI design.
- Dimensions: 206 x 72 x 222 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 1.52 kg (without power supply).
- High quality full aluminum remote control included.
- Available in silver and black
