USB DAC
We now are stocking a very inexpensive USB DAC. This is a tiny (3"X2.5"X1") little unit that has, in light of the price, surprisingly good sound quality! In fact, I encourage one to compare it to much more expensive DAC's and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised. It can really hang in there with many of the 'big names'.
A battery connection cable is provided, allowing this DAC to be used with your battery, for ultimate performance. The background is amazingly silent and the inner detail retrival ability
of this unit, while on battery power, really is amazing for the price!
Specifications provided by manufacturer:
- CM-108 USB receiving chip
- DA-Receiver chip: CS-8416
- D/A converter chip: CS-4398 (24-192KHZ )
- USB inputs runs direct I2S to CS 4398 D/A
- 2 digital inputs: optical and digital
- Standard RCA analog output plugs
Has a great informational LED on the front panel that lights up blue when a 24/96 or 24/192 signal is fed into the unit via the coaxial input. This same LED also flashes red when a USB signal is fed into the DAC, indicating that there is signal. Very useful!
This unit works with Windows 2000, XP and Vista. It also works with Mac's running OS 9 or later; works great with OSX Tiger.
This little unit comes with a ton of accessories: power supply, cable to connect to outboard battery (battery NOT included), optical cable, digital coaxial cable, USB cable and an RCA splitter. Everything you need to get going!
In order to keep the price low, we are using a "no-frills" aproach on this product.
NO fancy packaging, NO instructions and NO tech support will be sent, or offered. If you are not somewhat computer savvy, please DO NOT buy this.
We are offering a 14 day return
in the event that this unit does not work for your application, or you receive a defective unit (although every piece has been QC'd twice, so that should be unlikely). One year warranty, void if the chassis seal is broken.
New, link to PDF of owners manual.
$139.95/each Sale! $119.95/each. You will receive the newest version with a black gloss case and thicker front and rear faceplates.
