Emotiva Audio XDA-2 USB DAC, Digital Preamp & Headphone AMP. LIKE NEW , USED ONLY A HANDFUL OF TIME TO MAKE COMPARISONS TO OTHER DACS

This was one of three XDA-2s that I owned. That’s how good it is! I no longer need all 3. In fact I now only need one. It is in excellent working condition. There are only very minor blemishes, please see pictures. (Primarily there are four residual marks from the feet of a unit that was stacked on top of this great unit. Black-on-black marks. Not in any way significant, and hardly visible in pics, but offered as full disclosure.) Will ship in original double box. I will pack with new packing material and cloth covering. Will come with a heavy-duty original remote. Below are excerpts from Audioholics. “The XDA-2 almost defies easy description as it does so much and yet it is still a very targeted product. First of all it it is an audiophile quality DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter). With full support for 24-bit/192kHz resolution for all inputs, including USB, it will have no problems handling all your high quality files. The XDA-2 has an Analog Devices AD1955 multi-bit delta-sigma DAC which delivers exceptional performance and superior audio quality. Sporting two coaxial digital audio, two optical digital audio, one USB, and one AES/EBU input, it has just about all your input needs covered. On the output side, Emotiva has included not only standard RCA unbalanced outputs for connection to an amplifier, but XLR balanced outputs for your higher quality amplifiers. Using Analog Devices AD1896 asynchronous sample rate converter (ASRC) provides almost total immunity to jitter. The analogue resistor ladder volume control is in .25dB steps and gives the XDA-2 the ability to be a digital preamp as well as a high quality DAC. With the large line of quality Emotiva amplifiers, it would be easy to put together a stereo listening system on the cheap. But where Emotiva has really changed the game is with the last functionality of XDA-2.The XDA-2 is a high-current headphone amplifier with independent control and retention of main output level and headphone volume. The XDA-2 has a low-noise discrete design with 0.1-ohm output impedance. The headphone amp features a 105dB Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and will work well with sensitive headphones.”

For sale is Emotiva XDA-2 Differential Reference DAC XLR 24 Bit Preamplifier Controller. In perfect working condition. Note: I have expensive Dan Clark Planar headphones and I was able to play at full volume from this headphone amp. That is impressive for me. This unit has all original paper works, remote ,power cable and boxes. I am including extra 10 ft RCA cable, Coaxial splitter, and PC/Mac USB cable. Plus new batteries for the remote control. This Emotiva XDA-2 is a Pro Reference DAC that has a powerful Headphone amp, Receiver, Amp built-In very strong can power any headphone and can connect powered speakers, via RCA or XLR cabling. It has the ability to plug two digital sources, two COAXIAL sources a PC or Mac USB and a Professional AES/ENU setup. The unit and the remote is heavy all made of steel. You can control the blue lights in front to high or low. The Volume is pure professional control. You will really get to enjoy this in any home entertainment setup.

For sale is Emotiva XDA-2 Differential Reference DAC XLR 24 Bit Preamplifier Controller. Purchased new and very lightly used for couple of years. Installed in a 19 rack using Emotiva detachable rack ears. https://youtu.be/roHmiPAqnr8

I bought this brand new, and it has often been the center of my main two channel system. Its an awesome DAC/preamp with really clean sound, a ton of digital inputs, and the highest quality remote Ive ever had for any piece of equipment. As much as Ive enjoyed it and its features, I no longer need it, and it is time for someone else to enjoy it. Will ship in original double box, with packaging and cloth covering. Will come with the heavy-duty original remote and a power cord that works, but probably isnt the one it shipped with. I misplaced the manual, but it is available online. Also to note, I had it serviced at the Emotiva factory in 2017 to replace some bad 5 volt power supply caps under warranty. After that, it was, and continues to be as good as new. It has been well cared for, and is in almost perfect cosmetic condition. Additionally, it has the rack mount ears, in case you want to put it in a 19 inch rack. I never ended up going that route, but the parts are included. They will be removed, and packed in the bottom of the inner box to protect them. Below are excerpts from Audioholics. The XDA-2 almost defies easy description as it does so much and yet it is still a very targeted product. First of all it it is an audiophile quality DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter). With full support for 24-bit/192kHz resolution for all inputs, including USB, it will have no problems handling all your high quality files. The XDA-2 has an Analog Devices AD1955 multi-bit delta-sigma DAC which delivers exceptional performance and superior audio quality. Sporting two coaxial digital audio, two optical digital audio, one USB, and one AES/EBU input, the has just about all your input needs covered. On the output side, Emotiva has included not only standard RCA unbalanced outputs for connection to an amplifier, but XLR balanced outputs for your higher quality amplifiers. Using Analog Devices AD1896 asynchronous sample rate converter (ASRC) provides almost total immunity to jitter. The analogue resistor ladder volume control is in .25dB steps and gives the XDA-2 the ability to be a digital preamp as well as a high quality DAC. With the large line of quality Emotiva amplifiers, it would be easy to put together a stereo listening system on the cheap. But where Emotiva has really changed the game is with the last functionality of XDA-2. The XDA-2 is a high-current headphone amplifier with independent control and retention of main output level and headphone volume. The XDA-2 has a low-noise discrete design with 0.1-ohm output impedance. The headphone amp features a 105dB Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and will work well with sensitive headphones.

Unit still has plastic cover on screen and is near mint. Only blemish is a few scratches where cords plug in on the back, (pictured). Remote not included. Universal remotes available. The XDA-2 almost defies easy description as it does so much and yet it is still a very targeted product. First of all it is an audiophile quality DAC with full support for 24-bit/192kHz resolution for all inputs, including USB, it will have no problems handling all your high quality files. The XDA-2 has an Analog Devices AD1955 multi-bit delta-sigma DAC which delivers exceptional performance. Emotivas Differential Reference is a balanced design with OPA 2134 precision op amps. Sporting two coaxial digital audio, two optical digital audio, one USB, and one AES/EBU input, just about all your input needs are covered. On the output side, Emotiva has included both standard RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced outputs. Using Analog Devices AD1896 asynchronous sample rate converter (ASRC) provides almost total immunity to jitter. The analogue resistor ladder volume control is in .25dB steps and gives the XDA-2 the ability to be a digital preamp as well as a high quality DAC. The XDA-2 is also a high-current headphone amplifier with independent control and retention of main output level and headphone volume. The XDA-2 has a low-noise discrete design with 0.1-ohm output impedance. The headphone amp features a 105dB Signal to Noise Ratio and will work well with sensitive headphones.

Emotiva DAC in excellent condition. Includes remote. I purchased and used briefly. Have replaced my A/V controller unit with built in DAC. I just do not use or need any longer. This unit ships in original OEM double box. Buyer pays actual shipping charges. Auctions paid by noon ship same day. Thanks for looking.