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Bel Canto E1X DAC / Control Preamp - Boxed with Remote & Manual. All in excellent condition and full working order. 220-240V Any questions re. discounts, shipping etc. - please call.Will be promptly sent via tracked courier delivery - or collect and save on the delivery charge Overseas bidders - please note you will be responsible for payment of any local duties and taxes upon import. Description: The new e1X line incorporates many ground-breaking designs from the Black series. Each e1X component is designed with great attention to detail, focusing on our unique input approach, DAC core performance and power amplifier technologies that optimise and maintain the purest signal quality. Built in a constrained layer damped chassis with high-grade aluminium defines the simple and elegant look.The new e1X DAC/Control Preamp, based around our High Dynamic Resolution HDR-II core and high-speed Asynchronous Multi-Input Processor (AMiP) platform is Bel Cantos most versatile DAC preamplifier.Stream music through Ethernet or USB, a full suite of digital inputs, line level inputs, dedicated subwoofer output where you can also independently insert a low pass filter into the subwoofer output to help control sub levels. The filters are adjustable anywhere from 40Hz to 120Hz (in increments of 10Hz), depending on the low-frequency extension of your main speakers and the size of your subwoofer. The provision of these high-pass and low-pass filters is far-sighted, as it enables far superior integration of your main speakers with your subwoofer than would otherwise be possible.The e1X also has a full MM/MC software controlled analog phono stage.Features include software controlled Trim, Bass EQ, and subwoofer filter management. Roon Ready or DLNA control with Bel Canto Seek iOS APP to stream Tidal/MQA, Qobuz or your personal library.The e1X also has fully optimised control for left and right balance adjustment, to enable you to fine tune the drive for the room perfectly.Stereophile ConclusionRereading my auditioning notes, I was struck by how difficult it had been to characterize the sound of the Bel Canto e1X DAC. It might use an almost two-decade–old DAC chip, but with its very high resolution, low noise, and equally low distortion—all confirmed in my measurements—this processor really doesnt have a sound of its own. Coupled with its versatile controls and its analog inputs, the e1X DAC is about as good as digital playback gets for a relatively affordable price.I was also impressed by both the measured performance and the sound quality of the line and phono analog inputs. And the preamplifiers versatile Tilt and Bass EQ controls proved to be a useful bonus in my auditioning of these inputs.Description/ Specs: Roon Ready streaming D/A processor/ preamplifier. Inputs: coaxial and TosLink optical S/PDIF (supports 16- and 24-bit PCM 44.1–192kHz); 10/100 Ethernet (supports 24-bit PCM up to 192kHz, MQA, and DSD64); USB2 (supports 24-bit PCM to 192kHz, MQA, and DSD64/128 in DoP format); and USB Type A port for use with external FAT32-formatted storage devices. Analog inputs: 2 pairs unbalanced line (RCA); 1 pair unbalanced MM/MC phono (RCA). Analog outputs: 1 pair balanced (XLR); 1 pair unbalanced (RCA); 1 pair unbalanced subwoofer (RCA); ¼ stereo headphone. Maximum output level: 5.5V RMS (balanced); 2.75V RMS (unbalanced); 4.5V (headphone; minimum load 32 ohms); 4.5V RMS with Bass Management (subwoofer). Analog input impedance: 10k ohms (line); 47k ohms (MM phono); 50, 100, 500, 1000 ohms (MC phono). Analog output impedance: 100 ohms (balanced; minimum load: 600 ohms); 100 ohms (unbalanced). Line input maximum input level: 2.2V RMS. Line input THD+N (1kHz): 0.003%. Line input dynamic range: 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz–20kHz. Phono input sensitivity: 2.5–5mV (MM); 0.25–0.5mV (MC). RIAA accuracy: 50Hz–15kHz, ±0.25dB. Phono input THD+N: <0.01% at 1kHz, A-weighted. Phono input S/N ratio: >70dB A-weighted. Supplied accessories: remote control, manual; Bel Canto Seek app is available for iOS devices. Dimensions: 17.75 (451mm) W × 15.75 (400mm) H × 3.25 (83mm) D. Weight: 14lb (6.4kg). Finish: Black-anodized aluminum
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