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Innuos Servers
The Innuos music server is an extremely great value today in high fidelity audio. Created by a computer software engineer who’s passion for music and high fidelity lead him to building these amazing music servers. Ripping and storing all your CD’s is just the beginning. The build quality and fidelity is unparalleled at these price points, guaranteed!
MUSIC SERVERS
MOVIE AND MUSIC SERVERS
Zen Mini MkII Std.
1TB (HDD) – $1199
2TB (HDD) – $1299
Zen MkII Std.
2TB (HDD) – $2399
4TB (HDD) – $2799
Zenith MkII Std.
1TB (SSD) – $3399
2TB (SSD) – $4199
4TB (SSD) – $5999
Zenith SE *SOLD OUT*
2TB (SSD) – $7000
Aqua Acoustic Quality
La Voce S3 D/A – $4750
Designed to provide absolute modularity and the ultimate in sound quality, La Voce S3 D/A converter is the culmination of years of aqua’s research in the areas of electronic engineering in relation to digital audio reproduction.Further refined La Voce S3, a revolutionary design which employs modular R2R type converters in DFD configuration.
• High performance proprietary DFD (Direct From Decoder) digital decoding without digital filter for purest digital signal quality
• Galvanic isolated S/PDIF – AES/EBU Digital input
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Diva cd transport
• Zero S/PDIF Jitter design, digital receiver stage PLL (phase locked loop) technology
• precision sign magnitude R2R ladder DAC with 2 Burr-Brown PCM -1704 arrayed in dual mono configuration (PCM1704 DAC option)
• Passive current / voltage conversion (I / V)
• Discrete Regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for analog and digital DAC’s power supply
• RJ45 (AQlink) input connection, employs CAT6 cable
• 2 separate low noise power transformers, one for the analog and one for the digital section
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system
• Fully discrete analog stage, not even a single Op-Amp is used
• Proprietary USB Firmware / driver :
Apple MAC OS – Linux OS : USB asynchronous native support, no need to install drivers software
• Fully upgradeable Bit perfect asynchronous USB module with resolution up to 24 bit and 192 KHz, operates with computers running OSX 10.7 and above, WINDOWS 10 , 8 , 7 and XP ASIO – WASAPI bit perfect high-speed
• AQ-i modular input: D111 XLR | D112 AT&T ST Fiber | D113 RCA | D114 TOSLINK with High Resolution platform
• Digital phase selector on front panel
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
– 105° long life capacitors
– low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
– metallized film pulse capacitor
– ultra-fast diodes
• Aluminum anti-resonant cabinet with Nextel
• Designed and handmade in Italy
• Input:
– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – 24 bit / 192kHz
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – 24 bit / 192kHz
– USB port – 24 bit / 192kHz
– MODULAR INPUT upgradeable, options:
– AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – 24 bit / 192kHz
– RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – 24 bit / 192kHz
– AT&T (ST Fiber) – 24 bit / 192kHz
– Optical TOSLINK – 24 bit / 96kHz
• Analog output:
– RCA single-ended
– XLR balanced asymmetrical
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DAC architecture
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Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
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Supported Native Sample Rates
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AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 192kHz PCM up to 24 bits
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Digital filter
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Proprietary DFD (Direct From Decoder) digital decoding without digital filter
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Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
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USB Audio Class 2 with Type B connector
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Digital Receiver
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PLL (phase locked loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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CMOS level
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Oversampling factor
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1x
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Digital inputs
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– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – 24 bit / 192 KHz
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – 24 bit / 192 KHz – USB port – 24 bit / 192 KHz AQ-i modular input: – AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – 24 bit / 192 KHz (cod. D111) – RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – 24 bit / 192 KHz(cod. D113) – AT&T (ST Fiber) – 24 bit / 192 KHz(cod. D112) – Optical TOSLINK – 24 bit / 96 KHz (cod. D114) |
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Analogue Outputs
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UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.1 V RMS
BALANCED (asymmetrical output) 2 XLR Output : 4.2V RMS |
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Output Impedance
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100 ohm RCA – 200 ohm XLR
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Load Impedance
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10 kohm (min.) RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Frequency Response
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20Hz to 20kHz +0.5dB/-0.5dB
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THD + N
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<0.1% 1KHz -20dB
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Front Panel
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Power, input selector, Phase Invert switch
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Power Consumption
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100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz – 58VA
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 310 x 100 mm
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Weight
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7 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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La Scala MKII D/A – $8000
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Digital to analog conversion type
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Proprietary Optologic D/A conversion system
Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter |
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Supported Native Sample Rates
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AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits
DSD64, DSD128 Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs |
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DAC architecture
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Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
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Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
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USB Audio Class 2 with Type B connector
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Digital Receiver
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PLL (phase locked loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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CMOS level
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Oversampling factor
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1x
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Digital inputs
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– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – USB port – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP – AT&T (ST Fiber) – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP (optional) |
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Analogue Outputs
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UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.2 V RMS
BALANCED ( passive transformer’s symmetrical ) 2 XLR Output : 2.2V RMS |
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Output Impedance
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10 ohm RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Load Impedance
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10 kohm (min.) RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Frequency Response
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20Hz to 22kHz +0.5dB/-0.5dB
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Phase Response
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Linear phase
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THD + N
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<0.1% 1KHz -20dB
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Front Panel
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Power, input selector, Phase Invert switch
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Power Consumption
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100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz – 58VA
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm
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Weight
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9 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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Srajan Ebaen
6MOONS
“Back in March 2014, Aqua Hifi’s visually unassuming La Scala MKII D/A converter not only took out a DAR-KO Award but landed pole position on the Darko DAC Index, beating out contenders from AURALiC, Resonessence Labs and PS Audio….
In other words, the most satisfying DAC heard by yours truly to date just got significantly better. Modularity coupled to a manufacturer upgrade programme brings owners of existing La Scala MKII in from the cold (should they wish to).
In its Optologic incarnation, the La Scala MKII cements further its position at the very top of the DAR-KO DAC Index and DAR-KO Award assignation becomes as easy as it has ever been. In a word, primo!”
John H. Darko
DIGITAL AUDIO REVIEW
“But not only existing customers profit from the additional efforts that Aqua has invested in La Scala, because even those who do not yet own one of the noble Ladder DACs can be convinced by the Italian qualities.” (TRANSLATED)
Philipp Schneckenburger
EINSNULL
“While I’m not quite ready to sell my analogue gear, La Scala MkII is a fantastic product whose warm sonic embrace I can’t imagine anyone in their right mind describing as “digital”. It does have a sound though: It’s wonderfully musical, inviting, enveloping, and entrancing.”
Ola Björling
AUDIOSTREAM
“Yes, LaScala slightly boosts intonation, yes, it feels it, it’s his own enthusiasm, but if you want that very not-conveyed “attracter”, then this is one of the most vivid examples of such an approach in the High End. Practically exemplary implementation of the music, in combination with the overall high class of reproduction. My best recommendation.” (translated)
Yuri Volobuev
SOUNDEX
“You can not do much better! The La Scala Optologic is one of the best DACs I have ever heard.” (translated)
Christian Möller
AUDIO Magazine
• High performance proprietary FPGA-based digital decoding without digital filter
• Galvanic and magnetic isolations between the FPGA and R2R ladder converter
• Discrete R2R ladder DACs with low noise precision resistors
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Diva cd transport
• Zero S/PDIF Jitter design, digital receiver stage PLL (phase locked loop) technology
• High-performance AQ Discrete Regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for analog and digital DAC’s power supply
• Valve-Mosfet direct coupling analog stage in pure class-A without negative feedback
• MOSFET Virtual battery circuit for analog anode supply
• Soft-start power up for extended tube life
• etherCON RJ45 (AQlink) input connection, employs CAT6 cable can connect both RJ45 and professional etherCON RJ45
• 2 separate low noise power transformers, one for the analog and one for the digital section
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system
• Regulated DC filament supplies with soft start for tubes
• Fully discrete analog stage, not even a single Op-Amp is used
• Proprietary USB Firmware / driver :
Apple MAC OS – Linux OS : USB asynchronous native support, no need to install drivers software
• Fully upgradeable asynchronous USB module with resolution 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits, DSD64, DSD128, operates with computers running OSX 10.7 and above, WINDOWS 10 , 8 , 7 and XP ASIO – WASAPI bit perfect high-speed
• Digital phase selector on front panel
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
– 105° long life capacitors
– low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
– double metallized film pulse capacitor
– ultra-fast diodes
– halogen free cables
• Aluminium anti-resonant cabinet with Nextel
• Designed and handmade in Italy
• Input:
– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– USB port – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– AT&T (ST Fiber) – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP (optional)
• Analog output:
– RCA single-ended
– XLR balanced with transformer
A never ending story: upgrading to the Optologic DAC
Again, La Scala D/A converter proves that an instant classic does not mean a product whose destiny is to become obsolescent, like most of the products in the high-end world.
After the first appearance in the flagship Formula DAC, the proprietary D/A conversion system developed by Aqua is now available for La Scala MkII dac.
So, current Owners, have the opportunity to upgrade their unit in order to reach to the revolutionary Optologic D/A conversion system.
The already extraordinary sound quality of this icon is now improved in every aspect: time coherence, microdynamics, timbre, and without losing that magic atmosphere for which La Scala is widely renowned.
La Scala MkII keeps the VALVE / MOSFET hybrid circuitry, with now a pair of selected Telefunken ECC81 tubes – a High-Frequency triode – for its low noise main feature.
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Digital to analog conversion type
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Proprietary Optologic D/A conversion system
Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter |
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Supported Native Sample Rates
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AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits
DSD64, DSD128 Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs |
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DAC architecture
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Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
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Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
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USB Audio Class 2 with Type B connector
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Digital Receiver
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PLL (phase locked loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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CMOS level
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Oversampling factor
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1x
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Digital inputs
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– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – USB port – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP – AT&T (ST Fiber) – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP (optional) |
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Analogue Outputs
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UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.2 V RMS
BALANCED ( passive transformer’s symmetrical ) 2 XLR Output : 2.2V RMS |
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Output Impedance
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10 ohm RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Load Impedance
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10 kohm (min.) RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Frequency Response
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20Hz to 22kHz +0.5dB/-0.5dB
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Phase Response
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Linear phase
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THD + N
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<0.1% 1KHz -20dB
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Front Panel
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Power, input selector, Phase Invert switch
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Power Consumption
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100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz – 58VA
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm
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Weight
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9 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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It’s testament to Cristian Anelli’s customer support ethos that the now middle model in their converter line benefited so rapidly from the R&D behind the flagship Formula and its FPGA-controlled discrete resistor ladders. It’s a very concrete benefit of Aqua’s modular approach. Existing owners get to enjoy the company’s IP advances without the usual sell/buy routine. Keep what you already have; bolt on real not cosmetic go-faster mods as they release. Anti obsolescence protects your valuable hifi investment with more current tech. Especially with fast-moving digital, the Joneses relocate a lot. Keeping up with them requires eyes glued on the ball. Aqua’s policy doesn’t drop it. That deserves applause. An already widely accoladed converter just became even better. It’s a most excellent place to invest your next upgrade grand into!
Srajan Ebaen
6MOONS
“Back in March 2014, Aqua Hifi’s visually unassuming La Scala MKII D/A converter not only took out a DAR-KO Award but landed pole position on the Darko DAC Index, beating out contenders from AURALiC, Resonessence Labs and PS Audio….
In other words, the most satisfying DAC heard by yours truly to date just got significantly better. Modularity coupled to a manufacturer upgrade programme brings owners of existing La Scala MKII in from the cold (should they wish to).
In its Optologic incarnation, the La Scala MKII cements further its position at the very top of the DAR-KO DAC Index and DAR-KO Award assignation becomes as easy as it has ever been. In a word, primo!”
John H. Darko
DIGITAL AUDIO REVIEW
“But not only existing customers profit from the additional efforts that Aqua has invested in La Scala, because even those who do not yet own one of the noble Ladder DACs can be convinced by the Italian qualities.” (TRANSLATED)
Philipp Schneckenburger
EINSNULL
“While I’m not quite ready to sell my analogue gear, La Scala MkII is a fantastic product whose warm sonic embrace I can’t imagine anyone in their right mind describing as “digital”. It does have a sound though: It’s wonderfully musical, inviting, enveloping, and entrancing.”
Ola Björling
AUDIOSTREAM
“Yes, LaScala slightly boosts intonation, yes, it feels it, it’s his own enthusiasm, but if you want that very not-conveyed “attracter”, then this is one of the most vivid examples of such an approach in the High End. Practically exemplary implementation of the music, in combination with the overall high class of reproduction. My best recommendation.” (translated)
Yuri Volobuev
SOUNDEX
“You can not do much better! The La Scala Optologic is one of the best DACs I have ever heard.” (translated)
Christian Möller
AUDIO Magazine
Formula – $17000
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“Yea what he (and I) said! The Aqua Formula joins the rarefied air of music making DACs that shatter digital’s glass.”
Michael Lavorgna
AUDIOSTREAM
Read the full review >
Aqua believes that the more musical D/A conversion system is based on the circuit usually identified as “resistor ladder”.
This technology has been substituted in the mass-market by the so-called sigma-delta converters.
The sigma-delta converter is a near-completely digital circuit and for this reason it can be can be integrated on silicon and produced at low-cost.
A quality resistor ladder DAC instead uses a circuit based on a set of high precision discrete resistors: at least 2 resistor banks, one for each stereo channel.
The Formula DAC is the first in the Aqua’s production to show a proprietary D/A conversion system, that we name Optologic.
The signals sent to the resistor ladders are generated by a proprietary digital circuit, implemented inside an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).
Formula has a sign-magnitude converter structure, and this requires not two but four 24 bit resistors banks, each one made of very low tolerance discrete resistors.
In order to separate the digital section from the sensitive analog circuits, galvanic and magnetic isolations are implemented between the FPGA and the four branches of the R2R ladder converter.
This creates complete isolation of all digital circuitry – including the clock – from the analogue section, for a clean, noiseless ground plane. It also plays the main role in the differential management of the R2R ladders, achieving perfect symmetry between the counter-phase halves. The result is the highest tonal contrast and naturalness.
The FORMULA, like the other Aqua models, is a digital filter-less DAC.
Our conviction is that in spite of the instrumental measurements showed by upsampling / oversampling DACs, they rarely are able to produce the same emotional and realistic results.ModularityA third important aspect in the Aqua production is the modularity of the various electronic circuits.
Aqua equipment are not short life products: as modular, they are open to future improvements and to follow the evolution of the technology.
Formula is made of a set of circuits every one developed on a separate printed circuit board easily interchangeable.
As an example, each of the four resistors banks of the converter is separate and mounted on connectors.State of the art digital and analog electronics
As explained before, the Formula DAC uses no digital filter or any other compensation, relying instead on maniacal attention to each sub-circuit.
The separate analog and digital power supplies are executed purely by extensive use of discrete BJT, Mosfet, J-Fet and ultra-fast diodes.
Passive parts were selected not just for the best sonic result but also for their top quality, longevity and reliability. With the exception of six superior quality electrolytics, all other caps are Tantalum, solid-polymer OS-CON and double-metalized MJP.
The signal path itself is direct-coupled and completely capacitor-free.
The two output stages (one single-ended, one transformer-coupled balanced) use discrete BJT and J-Fet with metal-film resistors. All the electronics parts show an ultra-low RF noise.
An advanced ARM microcontroller manages the user interface on the front panel, the IR remote command and the communication port (serial, RS232 standard).
• Proprietary Optologic D/A conversion system. Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter
• Galvanic and magnetic isolations between the FPGA and the four branches of the R2R ladder converter
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink PRO (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Diva cd transport
• Discrete R2R ladder DACs with low noise precision resistors
• Zero S/PDIF Jitter design, digital receiver stage PLL (phase locked loop) technology
• High-performance AQ Discrete Regulator (MOSFET, J-FET, BJT) for analog and digital DAC’s power supply
• 2 separate low noise C-Core power transformers, one for the analog and one for the digital section
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board platform
• Transformer-based true balanced audio output stage
• Fully upgradeable high-speed USB Audio Class 2 module, PCM 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits, DSD64 / DSD128, operates with computers running OSX 10.7 and above, WINDOWS 10, 7, 8, XP with ASIO bit perfect
• Proprietary USB Firmware / driver :
Apple MAC OS – Linux OS : USB asynchronous native support, no need to install drivers software
• Digital phase selector on front panel
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
– Tantalum, solid-polymer OS-CON and double-metalized MJP capacitors
– low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
– double metallized film pulse capacitor
– ultra-fast diodes
– halogen free cables
• Aluminium anti-resonant cabinet with Nextel
• RC5 IR remote controller (optional)
• Designed and handmade in Italy
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Digital to analog conversion type
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Proprietary Optologic D/A conversion system
Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter |
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Supported Native Sample Rates
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AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits
DSD64, DSD128 Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs |
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DAC architecture
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Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
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Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
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USB Audio Class 2 with Type B connector
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Digital Receiver
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PLL (phase locked loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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LVCMOS level
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Oversampling factor
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1x
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Digital inputs
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– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP – USB port – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP Modular input: – AES/EBU balanced 110 Ohm – 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 – RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 Ohm – 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 – AT&T (ST Fiber) – 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 – Optical TOSLINK – 24 bit / 96kHz |
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Analogue Outputs
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UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.4 V RMS
BALANCED ( passive transformer’s symmetrical ) 2 XLR Output : 3.8V RMS |
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Output Impedance
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10 ohm RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Load Impedance
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10 kohm (min.) RCA – 600 ohm XLR
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Frequency Response
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20Hz to 22kHz +0.5dB/-0.5dB
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Phase Response
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Linear phase
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THD + N
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<0,016% 1KHz -10dB
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Main processor
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STM-ARM microcontroller
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Controls
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9 Button on front panel, IR Remote, Isolated RS-232 D-SUB 9-pin connector
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Front Panel
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Power, phase invert, mute, input switch, RC5 remote sensor
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Power Consumption
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100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz – 58VA
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm
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Weight
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9 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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La Diva CD Transport – $9000
• High performance proprietary ISDC (Isolated Synchronous Discrete Circuit) digital decoding and clock manager
• Custom designed discrete circuit with high-speed photocouplers for Galvanic and magnetic isolation between CD drive unit and digital output
• Ultra massive chassis construction and newly developed high-rigidity sub chassis with Nextel for CD drive unit cancels internal and external acoustic and mechanical vibrations, enabling exceptionally accurate “Red Book” RF signal
• DC disc drive motor allows to read the data accurately and minimize Jitter
• Moplen clamp to avoid flywheel masses and vibrations
• Sophisticated signal processing technology assures excellent CD Red Book signal
• High-performance multi-stage voltage regulator (high-current stage for accurate servo DISC drive rotation, tracking and focus)
• Jitter free digital interface AQlink (I2S protocol), uncompromising digital connection to La Scala DAC, La Voce DAC
• etherCON RJ45 (AQlink) output connection to DAC, employs CAT6 cable can connect both RJ45 and professional etherCON RJ45
• Separate custom-built toroidal transformers for digital and servo motors/actuators
• MODULAR DESIGN with upgradeable multi board system
• Precision Philips CD-Pro2 transport customized
• High-quality parts selected for sound quality:
– 105° long life capacitors
– low noise Metal Foil ultra-precision resistors
– metallized film pulse capacitor
– ultra-fast diodes
– halogen free cables
• Aluminum top loading tray machined from billet
• Non-magnetic low-resonance aluminum chassis with Nextel
• Field upgradeable firmware
• Fluorescent display (VFD) with user off-selectable illumination
• Designed and handmade in Italy
• Output:
– etherCON RJ45 – AQlink (I2S serial bus)
– XLR AES/EBU
– BNC coax (S/PDIF)
– RCA coax (S/PDIF)
– ST fiber (AT&T)
– BNC word clock
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Disc Compatibility
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CD, CD-R
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CD Formats
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Red Book
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Drive mechanism
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PHILIPS CD-PRO2 Customized
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Pick-Up Technology
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TRIGINTA preamplifier & Laser supply
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Optical
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3 beam method
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Disc Drive Motor
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Precision DC Motor
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Servo power supply
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High-performance multi-stage voltage regulator (high-current)
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Digital decoder
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Proprietary ISDC
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Digital isolators
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Custom designed discrete circuit with high-speed optocouplers
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Digital Output
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1 AQlink PRO – I2S serial bus (etherCON RJ45)
2 S/PDIF 75 Ω (1 coaxial BNC, 1 coaxial RCA) 1 AES/EBU (XLR) 110 Ω 1 AT&T (ST Fiber) |
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Word Clock Output
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1 coaxial BNC 75 ohm
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AQlink (I2S bus)
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CMOS level
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Native Sample Rate
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16 bit / 44.1kHz
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Front Panel
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Standby, Display, Play, Pause, Stop, Previous, Next Switches
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Display
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OLED display with user off-selectable illumination
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Remote Control
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Infra Red (RC5)
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Disc loading
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Top-Loading (Manual)
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Dimensions
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( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm
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Weight
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10 kg
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Front finish
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Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black
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Case finish
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Grey Nextel powder coated
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PS Audio
PerfectWave DirectStream DAC – $5,999.00
Price with Bridge II – $6,899.00
Upgrade Kit – $2,999.00
DirectStream pure, 100% DSD based, high-resolution DAC. Upsamples PCM and DSD to 10x DSD. Lossless volume control, increased headroom, 7 digital inputs, network media capable, color touch screen, low jitter clocks, and FPGA based, no IC DACs. Available in silver or black.
PerfectWave DirectStream DAC Junior – $3,999.00
DirectStream DAC’s little brother. Utilizing the same FPGA, DSJ offers 85% of the performance of the DSD. OLED display, haptic, lossless volume control, slimmer chassis, Bridge II built-in standard, 6 digital inputs, firmware updatable. Available in silver or black.
DirectStream Memory Player – $5,999.00
State-of-the-art SACD/CD transport. Supports native DSD playback from SACDs over I2S when coupled with DirectStream Series DACs. Refined Digital Lens technology isolates the mechanical transport , improves audio quality, and focuses audio data into a bit and timing perfect stream to your DAC. Available in silver and black.
Stellar Gain Cell DAC –$1,699
Full featured DAC and analog preamplifier
There isn’t a DAC made that doesn’t benefit from a great analog preamplifier. The Stellar Gain Cell DAC combines the benefits of both—a full-featured DAC with an exceptional analog preamplifier controlling its output level. Fully balanced circuitry from input to output, the Stellar Gain Cell DAC builds upon years of research and innovation in the art of digital audio and Class A analog amplification. Together, or separately, they create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few standalone products can match. Stellar Gain Cell DAC is the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. Rich. Lush. Powerful. A music lover’s answer to spiraling cost-no-object equipment without sacrifice.
Sprout – $499.00
An amp for the modern home. 50W per channel amplifier, passive EQ moving magnet phono preamp, low output impedance headphone amp. 192kHz/24 bit asynchronous DAC. Bluetooth, USB, coax, analog inputs accepted. True analog stepped volume knob.
Oracle
CD2000 MkIII Transport / CD2500 MkIV CD player
CD2000 MkIII – $11,000
Oracle CD2000 MkIII Transport Including the MVSS system
CD2500 MkIV – $14,550
Oracle CD2500 MkIV CD Player
with SPDIF digital input for D/A converter Including the MVSS system
CD1000 MkIII Transport
CD1000 MkIII – $7,525
Oracle CD1000 MkIII Transport
Paris CD250 CD Player
Paris CD250 – $3,510
Oracle Paris CD250 CD player
24/192 Burr Brown DAC, TWO fully discrete analog module RCA & XLR output
(XLR for convenience, same signal as RCA output)
Paris CD250 B – $4,070
Oracle Paris CD250 CD player fully balanced
24/192 Burr Brown DAC, FOUR fully discrete analog module RCA & XLR output (Fully balanced analog output)
Colors available : Black, Red, Blue, Titanium Grey, Yellow, White (piano finish for all colors)
CONTACT
Mike Phalan | Audio Expert
gestalthifi@gmail.com
(808) 640-8947