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While vinyl rules, most of the music we
play is sitting on a disk loaded with zeros and ones. Getting that digital
information to our amps, and ultimately to our speakers, requires that the
digital information gets converted to an analog signal. All CD players,
music servers, DVD players and every computer based music storage device uses a
DAC (digital to analog converter). The quality and performance of the DAC
has everything to do with how good the audio program sounds to you. By
adding an outboard DAC, you can take the digital signal from your players, and
gain major improvements in the audio performance of your system without having
to invest in a complete new CD or DVD player.
We have several examples of the art
available to you in this catalog that are sure to raise your enjoyment of
digitally recorded music to new heights.
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Digital To Analog Converters (DACs):
Music Hall dac 25.2 - Just $595
An increasing number of music lovers are buying storing and
listening to music through their computer, media server, or personal music
player (iPod). Many are also digitally distributing their music using a Sonos,
Squeezebox, or one of a host of digital music distribution systems available on
the market. This is a great way to explore and appreciate music but generally
it’s done at the expense of sound quality. Until now music lovers have been
forced to rely on the inferior digital to analog converters (DACs) and sounds
cards contained in those devices. As a result, their musical enjoyment has
dramatically suffered. The dac 25.2 was designed to directly address this
problem and to significantly improve the sound quality of the music played on
these systems.
By uniting a state of the art digital to analog converter with a
tube output we produce the clarity and precision of a 24bit DAC with the warm
rich open sound people love of tubes. The dac 25.2 has 4 digital inputs which
can accept any coax (s/pdif), optical, XLR (AES/EBU), or USB digital input from
an iPod transport, computer, media server, Sonos, squeezebox, CD/DVD in stereo
transport, or music hall’s own cd 25.2 compact disc player, and it will output
two channel stereo analog.
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$80
Cary Audio Design Xciter DAC - Just $1500
Today people listen to music from a variety of sources that
didn’t exist just a few years ago. The Xciter DAC was designed with this in mind
using cutting edge technology and high quality components. Whether you listen to
music from a CD player, computer, or audio/video server, the Xciter DAC has you
covered. It's a compact desktop 192 kHz/32 Bit DAC featuring the new AKM4399
32-Bit DAC along with the new National Semiconductor metal can LME49713NA and
LME49710NA output devices. These National Semi devices were specifically
designed for Cary Audio Design. The Xciter DAC features a computer USB input
along with optical input and two coaxial inputs. The inputs are selectable from
the front panel. Front panel LED's will indicate the incoming sample rate up to
192 kHz.
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$220
Electrocompaniet ECD1A DAC - Just $2490
The ECD1 is a 24Bit 192KHz upsampler DAC accepting 16
- 24Bit input and upsample it to 24Bit resolution. This will
give approximately 10dB more headroom by lowering the noise floor,
with more details reproduced. The D/A converter is a sophisticated
balanced 192KHz unit. Due to the higher sampling frequency and the
cancellation of digital noise in the balanced system, the bandwidth
is moved 2 octave up in frequency, compared to standard CD system
using 44.1KHz sampling frequency, and therefore a 6dB roll off can
be used. All analogue circuitry is fully balanced and
symmetrical. With four input's and connection for AES/EBU (
balanced ), RCA and TOSLINK, all standard formats are covered.
Two digital output for connection to multichannel receiver's etc.
TOSLINK (Optical) and RCA. Analogue output's - Balanced and
single ended. The digital and analogue circuitry used in the
ECD1 is the same as our EMC1 UP CD player. The ECD1 will
improve the sound from any CD player, bringing it to a High-End
source.
Bonus Dollars
$355
CD Players:
Cary Audio Design CD 303T SACD/CD Player - Just $6500
The CD 303T SACD is a vacuum tube/solid
state selectable SACD player. Plays Redbook CDs and
upsamples at 44.1, 96, 192, 384, 512, and 768kHz.
Internal clocking of 22.5792 MHz in SACD processing
mode. In vacuum tube mode, the analog output section
utilizes four 12AU7 vacuum tubes as the audio gain stage
as well as the output buffer. Can be used as a
standalone DAC with switchable inputs for USB (24 bit
192 kHz), RCA, and Toslink. Eight (8) PCM1792u DAC chips
running in parallel pairs. The output vacuum tubes have
a removable panel above them for tube exchange or ‘tube
rolling’ without opening the chassis.
Bonus Dollars
$775
Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP Reference CD Player - Just $7290
The EMC 1UP
features a unique cancellation
system which cancels acoustic /
mechanical vibrations,
preventing the laser pick-up
from receiving unwanted and
sonically degrading signals.
It features EC's latest, fully
balanced symmetrical
state-of-the-art circuit design
powered by a FTT (Floating
Transformer Technology) power
supply. The basic design
philosophy of the EMC 1UP CD
transport is inspired by crucial
knowledge ported from the analog
turntable. Principally, there is
no difference between a record
player and a CD player. Both
playback systems consist of: a
motor, a pick-up and a tone arm.
Phenomena such as tone arm
resonance found in analog
turntables – are just as
problematic in typical CD
players.
To reduce or
remove these phenomena plus
other unwanted resonance,
Electrocompaniet has developed a
proprietary mechanical filter.
The mechanical filter has been
frequency adjusted by numerous
listening tests by our listening
panel. The mechanical filter
removes internal and external
vibration components from
entering the laser pick-up
assembly, resulting in a
superior reproduction with
tighter bass, bigger sound
stage, precision, high
resolution and amazing details.
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$950
Electrocompaniet EMP-1/S Stereo SACD Player - Just $8250
The performance
of the EMP-1/S is exceptional.
Its new design achieves
excellent playability & disc
acceptance.
The EMP-1 can even playback most
copy protection systems.
The mechanism is very smooth and
discrete and the disc access
time has been reduced.
The user interface can be fully
controlled from the remote
control handset or the front
panel keypad.
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$1050
Electrocompaniet ECC-1 CD
Player - Just $3650
Modern production technology has been
utilized to keep the manufacturing cost at a minimum and
give a performance that will rival the best.
The latest 24bit/192kHz DAC from Cirrus Logic, together
with a precision fully balanced analogue output stage
operating in class A, sets the basis for a detailed,
delicate and dynamic sound. A damping platform based on
the EMC1 UP anti-vibration system has been developed to
create the best possible working conditions for the
laser pick-up. The ECC 1 features both balanced and
single-ended outputs, and a coaxial digital output. The
analogue output filter is optimized to reduce the phase
shift at higher frequencies, thereby leaving the high
frequency music information intact.
Bonus Dollars
$550
Electrocompaniet Prelude PC-1 CD Player - Just $2499
The PC-1
is Electrocompaniet new entry-level CD-player. Modern
production technology has been utilized to keep the
manufacturing cost at a minimum and give a performance
that will rival the best. The latest 24bit/192kHz DAC
from Cirrus Logic, together with a precision fully
balanced analogue output stage operating in class A,
sets the basis for a detailed, delicate and dynamic
sound.
The modern
optical module, mounted on a new mechanical anti
vibration system, results in a superb disc readability
and quiet operation, as well as excellent resistance to
external vibrations that can negatively affect the sound
quality. The clear and bright VFD-display makes it
easy to control the PC-1 in the listening position using
the remote control. The PC-1 has both balanced (XLR) and
single ended (RCA) outputs.
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$350
Creek Destiny CD Player - Just $2495
The Destiny CD Player has, over
the last 3 years production, established itself
as a benchmark in quality standards for CD
reproduction. Creek Audio wished to express its
desire to produce a truly high-end product range
and created Destiny to achieve that aim. One
look at its custom-extruded casework will
confirm that it is truly a luxury product.
Touching its smooth polished lines will also
provide a reassuring sense quality and pride of
ownership. The brushed 10mm thick aluminum front
panel is available in either silver or black
finish.
Bonus Dollars
$350
Creek Evolution 2 CD Player - Just $1095
The EVOLUTION 2 CD Player, which
went into full production at the beginning of
2009, is the latest incarnation of Creek Audio’s
successful entry level EVOLUTION CD Player.
The EVOLUTION 2 builds upon the strengths of the
original by replacing older technology parts and
retaining the best bits, to enhance its overall
performance. It is designed to cosmetically
match the EVOLUTION 2 Integrated Amplifier,
although it will work perfectly with any make
hi-fi amplifier.
Bonus Dollars
$150
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