Thank you for viewing this item. For sale is a CARY Audio Digital to Analog converter in very good physical condition, and working perfectly. The input connections are plenty, and all inputs have been tested and verified to work, except for the BNC connection for which I dont have a cable. This is a very good sounding DAC that was a pair to the Xciter tube headphone amp. Its very, very, good and has only just been succeeded by a newer Holo DAC which is the reason I am now selling it.

I am selling my Cary audio xciter DAC. I am the second owner. I bought this in very good condition and it has remained as such. As can be seen in the photos, It is in very good condition with a couple tiny nicks along the top edge. It was used very sparingly in my headphone system using the SPDIF input. I also confirmed toslink and USB also work great as well. Note that USB will work with computers but may not work directly from your phone given the age of the dac. Please google Cary exciter DAC and read the reviews. The DAC has a warm and inviting sound signature but has good resolution and detail. Feed the DAC with a good quality source and it will reward you with good sound.

The Cary Audio Xciter DAC has received several on-line good reviews including at Hometheaterreview (dot) com; a Head-fi (dot) com member and a Stereophile review which notes how the Xciter is a good match up with the Cary Audio MS-1 Server (which is not for sale under this auction). As a DAC, the seller used the Xciter to connect to digital music sources in two ways: running a SP/DIF cable from the Cary DAC digital source section to a CD player. Seller also ran a USB cable from the digital source section of the DAC to a computer which is equipped to receive a USB connection. Music heard via the USB connection by seller was to a computer that provided on line access to music sources, e.g., you tube videos, Tidal, Qobuz, some of which require membership. For music to be heard, the seller connected the Cary DAC to a Yamaha receiver via the analog left/right outputs on the rear of the DAC. Seller listened to music by headphones via the Yamaha receiver headphone jack or through external speakers connected to the receiver through left/right speaker jacks on the rear of the Yamaha receiver. The MSRP for this DAC is $1495. Priced right to sell now through bidding or by the buy it now option that is available until bidding starts. Selling to the continental USA. Seller will ship within 1 business day of receipt of payment from the buyer, which includes payment for the Xciter as well as the shipping expense to your location. The Xciter will be double boxed in the manufacturers boxes. Cary Audio provides the following specifications for the Xciter: Input Receiver AK4115 & CM108 ........................................................................................................................................................................... D/A Converter AK4399 ........................................................................................................................................................................... Digital Inputs 4 selectable inputs: coaxial single-ended, coaxial BNC, Toslink, USB. (Gold-plated) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Analog Outputs 2 RCA analog outputs (Gold-plated) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Input Sample Rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192 kHz ........................................................................................................................................................................... Bit Depth Accepted 16-24 bit, LPCM 2ch audio stream ........................................................................................................................................................................... Capacitors Panasonic electrolytic capacitors, Tantalum capacitors, WIMA polyester film and foil capacitors ........................................................................................................................................................................... Power Transformer Dual C core power transformer ........................................................................................................................................................................... Dynamic Range 117dB ........................................................................................................................................................................... Signal to Noise Ratio 109dB ........................................................................................................................................................................... Noise and Hum -101dB below rated output ........................................................................................................................................................................... Audio Output Level 2.0v RMS 200 Ohm output impedance ........................................................................................................................................................................... Frequency Response 20Hz – 22kHz (44.1kHz) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Wiring Printed circuit board and custom point-to-point cabling ........................................................................................................................................................................... AC Cord 3 conductor shielded, detachable ........................................................................................................................................................................... AC Power Requirements 117 VAC @ 50/60 Hz 234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz ........................................................................................................................................................................... Power Consumption 23 Watts ........................................................................................................................................................................... Finish Black powder-coated matte cabinet, silver anodized-aluminum faceplate standard (black optional) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Weight 12 lbs ........................................................................................................................................................................... Dimensions 3 1/2 H x 11 W x 13 D .........................................................................................................

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.

I’m the original owner. Purchased in 2011. A few tiny little nicks on the top of the plate. You’d never see them beyond a couple of feet away. Still works perfectly. Never had an issue with it. Sound is still great and only exceeded by higher priced, modern components. Solid build quality. Shopping for a DAC on a budget? Look no further. For specs, use the search title in google. Comes with original box. No power cord. Uses standard IEC plug. EDIT: Added pictures of the original double box it came in from the factory. /// CONUS shipping only. No returns. Buyer must remit payment within 48 hours of auction close.