DACs — Audio Research DAC 9
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Audio Research DAC 9
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The Audio Research DAC9 digital-to-analog converter decodes the most advanced formats using lamp cascade technology. Five digital connections - USB, RCA, BNC, AES/EBU, and Toslink - enable the connection of all your digital sources. The Quad DAC architecture provides a balanced digital signal, wide dynamic range, and decoding resolution from the Red Book CD up to 384 kHz and the sampling rate of native DSDS. A pair of 6H30 lamps are the heart of the analog circuit.
Specifications
Model name
DAC 9
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 24 bit / 384kHz
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
6
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
192 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
500
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
250
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>114
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
480 × 178 × 394
Weight (kg)
14.6
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