Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 1 w/MQA Upgrade
- Condition: Used
- Price: 1534.18 EUR
- Status: unsold
- Item number: 176709474978
- Seller: salon-1-audio (1925|100.0%)
- Seller information: Commercial (with base shop)
- Item location: Ormond Beach, Florida
- Ships to: US
- Shipping: 25,0 EUR
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Description
Berkley is a company that specializes in high-end DACs. Thus their products outperform most products in the same and higher price range and they consistently deliver excellent sound. The Alpha DAC Reference Series was a breakthrough product that reduced noise, particularly in the time domain, to levels significantly lower than any audio D to A converter previously available. The result was an immediacy and presence of music reproduction that was closer to the microphone feed than ever before. The unprecedented resolution of the Alpha DAC Series allowed and demanded further development and perfection of digital algorithms and analog circuitry that otherwise would not have been possible. The current V3 at $11,000 all started with this DAC. If youre currently using ANY DAC under $2000, you owe it to yourself to hear this DAC. This DAC is fully functional and clean. No issues, smells or scratches. FEATURES -Specially designed transformers for critical digital circuitryHeavy shunt regulationAnalog Devices SHARC ProcessorReference level playback When released was the best sounding DAC Robert Harley had heard to date. At $5K he considered it a spectacurat bargin outcompetting much more expensive products. All distortion products below one part per million •Unequalled interpolation technology up-samples 44.1kHz CD’s to almost 176.4kHz quality and provides superb fidelity at all sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHzIR remote control of all functions including volume and balance allows direct connection to power amplifiersAdvanced input signal jitter rejectionBADA encrypted input allows future support of HDMI and other DRM formatsDesigned by Pacific Microsonics Model One and Two design team SPECIFICATIONS -Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz???????Input word length: 24-bitTwo channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced and RCA unbalancedDigital Inputs: AES - Single XLR 110?, SPDIF - BNC 75?, Toslink – Optical, BADA encrypted - RJ-45HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling ratesMultiple digital filter optionsMultiple units can be combined for multi-channel/surround reproductionBalanced analog output level: +18dBu maximum, +12dBu or lower recommendedUnbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommendedDigital attenuation and balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step trim, 60dB rangeFrequency response at 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, - 3dB at 59kHz for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling ratesDistortion at recommended levels: all products -120dBFSTHD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFSSetup stored in non-volatile flash ROMFirmware field upgradeable through signal inputsEnclosure dimensions: 1.75”H X 16.5”W x 10.4”D, 19” rack mount optionMains voltage: 100/120/240VAC, 50/60HzPower consumption: 25W IN THE BOX -DACRemote controlPower cord CONDITION - This unit was well cared for by its previous owner and is very clean and dust free. No sign of smoke, pets or kids. The face is very clean. SHIPPING - We ship worldwide with UPS, Fed-Ex and various truck freight lines. All items are packed and padded with care if the original packaging is deemed insufficient. We know how exciting it is to anticipate the arrival of new gear and we want your item to arrive in the same condition it left our facility. $5000 Retail
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