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Parasound Zdac v.2 - DAC Headphone Amplifier

Original price ₹ 68,000 - Original price ₹ 68,000
Original price ₹ 68,000
₹ 68,000
₹ 68,000 - ₹ 68,000
Current price ₹ 68,000

With the original Zdac, Parasound set a new standard for D to A converter performance and value. The new Zdac v.2 builds on the Zdac's widely acclaimed sound quality with important new features. Parasound has added a separate analog volume control for its line outputs so you can now connect the Zdac v.2 directly to a power amp and save the expense of a preamplifier.

And Parasound made the headphone amp even more potent with both 1/8" and 1/4" headphone jacks and its own volume control. The Zdac v.2 sounds natural and less 'digital' than more expensive DACs thanks to Parasound's asynchronous sample rate converter. A precise re-clocking system eliminates bitstream-contaminating jitter that's picked up along the digital signal chain. Unlike many other DACs, the Zdac v.2 eliminates jitter on all of its inputs, not only the USB input. The incredible sound is accomplished through the synergy of two premium parts, an Analog Devices AD1895 sample rate converter and its companion AD1853 DAC, the same DAC that Parasound selected for its Halo CD 1 CD player.

The Zdac v.2 headphone amp is based on the superior Texas Instruments TPA6120. Most mid-priced DACs use a small external switch-mode 'wall wart' power adaptor. The Zdac includes a built-in low noise linear power supply with a high capacity toroid power transformer for the cleanest possible sound, incredible dynamic range and high-impact bass response.

The Zdac v.2 lets you take maximum advantage of its sonic excellence, letting you experience its sound via both balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced gold-plated RCA jacks. The Zdac v.2 headphone output is driven by a dedicated low-noise/high current amplifier that will drive nearly any high quality headphone with ease. The Zdac v.2 includes fast-acting muting relays, usually found only on premium priced DACs, to eliminate any hint of transient pops or thump noises during turn on/off and when selecting inputs.

  • Analog volume control for RCA and XLR outputs
  • Separate volume control for the headphone Jacks
  • Digital audio connection to LightingTM jack-equipped Apple® devices (USB adapter required)
  • Updated headphone amp with increased gain
  • 1/4" and 1/8" 24k gold plated headphone jacks
  • 12V input and output triggers
  • Volume control lock out switch
  • Premium Analog Devices AD1853 24-bit/192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter IC
  • All inputs feature jitter reduction and are re-clocked and up-sampled to 422 kHz / 24 bit
  • USB input for playing music from PC or Mac (driver-less for easy setup)
  • Asynchronous sample rate conversion for all inputs including the USB input
  • Works with any format file on your computer up to 96 kHz / 24 bit
  • Optical and Coaxial digital inputs for use with any standard digital connection
  • RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced analog outputs
  • High current headphone output with volume control can drive any headphones from 32 to 600 ohms
  • Oversized internal toroid power transformer (not a wall wart like many competitors)
  • Will always power back up to the same input in the event of an AC power outage

 

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