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• 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 hybrid 2-stage XMOS xCore XE216 + FPGA, Fully-floating (isolated) USB decoding and clock generation by FPGA with proprietary code
• 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
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 |
Supported Native Sample Rates
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AQlink / I2S serial bus - USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 768kHz PCM up to 24 bits
DSD64, DSD256 Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs |
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 / 768kHz - DSD64, DSD256 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 / 768kHz - DSD64, DSD256 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 |
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 |
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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