Aqua Acoustics La Voce S2 Balanced R2R DAC : D/A Converter Original Packaging : Documentation : Power Cord With an approach to DAC design that’s decidedly old school this lesser-known Italian company flicks its chin at modern trends. The (less costly) delta-sigma silicon found in the vast majority of rivals is nowhere to be seen. At the heart of Aqua Hifi’s two D/A converters beats the long discontinued multi-bit R-2R PCM1704 conversion chip from (TI’s) Burr Brown. From this Burr Brown chip we get PCM compatibility up to 24bit/192kHz In the La Voce S2, 2 x PCM1704-K run dual mono minus the ‘true differential’ bit. Balanced signaling and output arrives post-decoder via an optional board. Aqua R&D uomo Cristian Anelli fills in the blanks: “One of the main factors in La Voce’s different sonic approach is the elimination of digital filtering. Since 2005 we started to research a different solution from the up sampling / oversampling ones – the absolute standard in that [noughties] digital era.”“We realized that the ‘heart of the sound’ would be found not only in eliminating the digital filtering but also in the quality of PCM signal transmission (I2S, etc.).”Digital inputs out back number four: BNC S/PIDF, Balanced, AQlink I2S and PC Audio USBOne word to nail this Aqua’s essence? Rectitude. The La Voce S2 keeps treble incision on a short leash, there’s just the right amount of upper-mid crisp-crunch and an elegant sufficiency of low end import. A DAC for those who want that Goldilocks moment each and every time they hit play. A DAC for those who can’t handle the truth? Perhaps. But try listening to the brickwalled grinding dirge of Future Of The Left’s catalogue at full tilt on your existing DAC as see how far you get. In the La Voce S2’s hands, it’s hours and not minutes. Brutal honesty is rarely the best policy.The Aqua La Voce S2’s detail diggin’ dog doesn’t circle your feet, yapping “Ya gotta see this. And this. And this. And this.” It connotes quiet confidence with a simple but potent message: “Behold, I have such sights to show you”.It’ll suit anyone with a music collection that spans a vast array of contemporary fare for which production values and dynamic range compression could most charitably be described as mixed. Ironic that such profound gratification from modern day music should come from a DAC design avenue that points to the past, Please contact me with any questions.

Wegen Anlagen Umstellung abzugeben, ca. 3 Jahre alt (keine Rechnung), Einer der Besten !! Neuwertig stand halt nur im Rack, Versand in OVP Infos im Netz satt

For your consideration is an Aqua Acoustic La Voce S3 R2R ladder DAC. I am the second owner. The DAC functions beautifully and it looks good too. This particular unit was ordered without the XLR inputs, so you will see that the space for these are covered on the back panel. These can be added by Aqua if it is something you find necessary. This is an amazing sounding DAC and I hate to part with it. But I need to consolidate gear. I encourage you to look at reviews for this and visit the Aqua Acoustic website for more information. The unit will be carefully double boxed for safe transport. If you have any questions, please let me know.

For your consideration is an Aqua Acoustic La Voce S3 R2R ladder DAC. I am the second owner. The DAC functions beautifully and it looks good too. This particular unit was ordered without the XLR inputs, so you will see that the space for these are covered on the back panel. These can be added by Aqua if it is something you find necessary. This is an amazing sounding DAC and I hate to part with it. But I need to consolidate gear. I encourage you to look at reviews for this and visit the Aqua Acoustic website for more information. The unit will be carefully double boxed for safe transport. If you have any questions, please let me know.