Audiolab M-Dac

Audiolab M-DAC

The M-DAC, an eagerly awaited, new standalone D/A converter finally makes its debut as a replacement for the award-winning 8000DAC introduced in 1992.

The M-DAC is housed in a smart styling aluminium case with solid build and ample connectivity. Alongside the USB input with Asynchronous data processing, there are two each of coaxial and optical digital inputs, and one each of coaxial and optical digital outputs. Audio signal is provided via RCA single-ended and XLR balanced audio outputs.

A wand like remote control handset allows you to switch inputs, select from preset digital filters and alter the display. The large clear screen allows you to see what input is being used and the sample rate being received. High-res 24-bit/192kHz music files can be played on the M-DAC via the coaxial input, while optical and USB inputs support 24-bit/96kHz data.

Features

Asynchronous USB supporting 24-bit/96kHz with remote control of PC / MAC Media Player via HID support

High current, high linearity RCA single-ended & XLR true balanced with fully discrete J-FET CROSS* Class A output stages and built-in headphone amplifier

Selectable DAC mode or Digital Pre-amplifier mode, allowing direct connection to power amplifiers and active

speakers in digital only systems

2.7” high contrast OLED display

"Actual"or"Nominal"Sampling Frequency display – displays the TRUE input sampling frequency with 1Hz resolution

Digital level meters in dB with peak hold

CD / DVD SPDIF subcode embedded Track and Time Display

Advanced de-jittered optical and coaxial SPDIF output, with USB to SPDIF output.

Full remote control + external remote / BUS I/O loop

26 internal regulated supply rails with 10 ultra low noise, low impedance discrete regulators

7 user selectable digital filters – fully software upgradeable via the USB port

Organic ultra low ESR capacitors, high tolerance polypropylene film / foil capacitors, ultra stable very low VCR 0.1% MELF SMD resistors, 4 layer PCB

External upgradeable power supply interface for a future upgrade path

Specifictions.

Model M-DAC

General description Digital-to-analogue converter

DAC ESS Sabre32 9018 chip

Resolution 32 bits

Maximum Sampling Frequency 84.672MHz

Digital input 2 x 24-bit/192kHz coaxial ,2 x 24-bit/96kHz Toslink optical, 1 x 24-bit/96kHz USB

Digital output 1 x coaxial, 1x Toslink optical

Output voltage RCA: 2.25V RMS,XLR: 4.5V RMS

Total Harmonic Distortion RCA: <0.002%; XLR: <0.0008%

Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.2dB)

Dynamic range RCA: >115dB;XLR: >122dB

Crosstalk RCA: <-120dB; XLR: <-130dB

Dimensions (H x W x D) 59 x 250 x252mm

Power requirements (depending on region) 220--230V /100-120V (50 ~ 60Hz)

Colour Black, Silver

Standard accessories power cord, remote control handset, batteries, user manual