The entry-level DAC Box E is an excellent D/A converter for digital sound sources using optical and coaxial connections. Despite the low price, it sounds outstanding and supports HD music data up to 24/192kHz. DAC Box E uses high-quality components like precision D/A converter chips and a low noise output stage. It will act as a perfect upgrade for any digital stereo audio source, especially for best-buy CD-players, Bluray or DVD players with CD playback, set-top boxes, etc!
The whole audio circuitry design is perfectly linear with low output impedance to avoid any negative interference with cables or pre-amps. Its class-leading audio performance makes DAC Box E an outstanding low-cost audio bargain!
Features
- 24bit / 192kHz D/A conversion
- Co-axial (RCA) & optical (Toslink) S/PDIF input
- SMD circuitry
- Special low noise components
- Internal metal shielding
- The small size allows installation close to the source
- Gold plated RCA connection sockets
- Outboard power supply included
- Black or White casing
Technical Specifications
| Line-level output | 1 pair RCA/phono sockets |
| Output voltage | 0.7 Vrms |
| Digital inputs | 1x coaxial (S/PDIF), 1x optical (TOSlink®) |
| D/A converter | Texas Instruments TLV320DAC23 Cirrus Logic CS4344. 24Bit/192kHz |
| Supported audio format | PCM (LPCM) (Stereo only, no support for multi-channel formats) |
| Sampling rates Optical and coaxial input | 44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz (coaxial only) |
| Outboard power supply | 18 V / 500 mA DC; 220 - 240V, 50Hz |
| Power consumption | 200 mA DC, <1W in standby |
| Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets) | 120 x 32 x 100 (106) mm |
| Weight | 250 g without power supply |
