Norma REVO DAC-2 Reference Digital to Analog Convertor
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The new REVO DAC-2 represents one world’s best expression in the realization of Digital-to-Analog converters. Using the newly developed in house A-DAC. With extremely low noise floors and a penchant for a more analog sound, the REVO line is sure to readjust expectations of digital playback quality. Norma's desire for a more analog sound can be found in the heart of these units with the A-DAC proprietary conversion technology. Why A-DAC? Because A represents their pursuit of Analog. With proprietary I-V Conversion and a fully discrete analog section, the A-DAC is an advancement years in the making.
In a historical moment when we witness the proliferation of DACs for “computer music”, exclusively designed around the parameters of the so-called technical modernity and cost reduction to the detriment of the potential sound performance of high resolution devices, NORMA proposes a “universal machine” which is highly sophisticated in all the aspects relevant to sound output. You can finally truly appreciate the actual quality of high resolution files, without the limitations imposed by inadequate implementation.
NORMA is pleased to present the new REVO DAC-1 Digital Source. It is an extremely interesting product, both for its outstanding technical content and for its noticeable versatility, obviously combined with the rigor of NORMA musical tradition.
All of this at a very interesting price, considering the technical features.
The NORMA REVO DAC-2 source offers a complete set of digital inputs. As a matter of fact, there are both a full bandwidth USB input (192.0 KHz) as well as 4 SPDIF inputs, coaxial, optical and XLR. Therefore, all the features for an advanced digital source are contained within a single frame, and they are able to meet even the most demanding user’s needs with no limitations, both in terms of versatility as well as of listening quality.
The NORMA DAC-2 enables the user to manage and store all digital parameters independently for each input. For instance, it is possible to enable the over-sampling feature at any frequency as the user wishes as well as disable it if undesired.
It is also possible to select the Master Clock source between the Low-Jitter local oscillator and the input signal’s one. Finally, it is possible to vary the upsampler parameters, the digital filter’s response, the absolute phase and the volume of the output signal. All of this can be carried out both via the local controls as well as by remote control.
Features
- 5 digital inputs, USB, 2 x SPDIF RCA, SPDIF OPTICAL, AES-EBU.
- USB input and SPDIF full bandwidth, up to 24 Bit / 768 KHz.
- Possibility to customise for each digital input all parameters, including the value of oversampling.
- Possibility to use as the master A/D clock source the local oscillator or the clock form input signal.
- Two separate local clock oscillator for the two values 22MHz / 24 MHz (44.1 / 48KHz).
- Local Oscillator high stability, low Jitter and low phase noise.
- Possibility to configure one of the 2 RCA inputs as digital output.
- NORMA Proprietary DAC, A-DAC model 1.
- Proprietary I-V architecture conversion.
- Analogue output stage based with full discrete devices amplifier.
- Extreme low noise, high resolution and high speed.
- Wide band ( >2 MHz ) schematic topology.
- RCA and Balanced output connection.
- Separate power supply for Digital and Analogue Output stage.
- High filtering capacity with numerous low impedance capacitors.
- 13 Powers supply regulators.
- Full aluminium non-magnetic frame.
- Toroidal transformer specially designed for audio applications.
- Remote control of all functions.
- Made in Italy
Specifications
- Connections Inputs IN1 : USB 2.0 High Speed, IN2 : SPDIF RCA, 75Ohms
- Connections Inputs IN3 : AES/EBU XLR, 110Ohms, IN4 : TOSLINK OPTICAL, 96 KHz, (192.0 KHz may be achieved, but not guaranteed)
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Connections Inputs IN5 : SPDIF RCA, 75Ohms (IN5 can be set as SPDIF Output by CD Mechanism)
- Sampling Frequencies 44.1 Khz – 768.0 Khz; DSD Compatible
- Clock performances +/- 2ppm typ. at 25°, +/- 10ppm at 60°
- Connections Outputs Line RCA output, XLR Balanced
- Outputs Voltage 3.0 V RMS (+10 dBV) RCA (at 0 dB), 6.0 V RMS (+16 dBV) XLR(at 0 dB)
- Output Impedance 200 ohm
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Analogue Output Filter 0,0 to 180 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Analogue Stage Frequency Response 0,0 to 2MHz +/- 3 dB
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Configuration Solid state
- D/A Converter NORMA Proprietary DAC, A-DAC model 1
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I/V Conversion I/V Conversion by proprietary topology with discrete component
- Output Stage Proprietary topology with discrete component, high linearity & low noise
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Supply 230 V AC / 50 Hz
- Dimensions (HxWxD) 75 x 430 x 350 mm
- Weight 10 Kg
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Note DAC Source with full remote control
Options
- Colour Silver / Black
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About
Norma is based in Cremona, Italy.
The city and its surroundings are well known all over the world for being home to great composers as Monte- verdi and Ponchielli, and to famous violin makers such as Stradivari, Amati, Guarneri and many others. As of today, more than 100 violin makers’ shops are found in the ancient roads of the city.
In this inspiring context, where music permeates everything, for more than 20 years Norma has been involved in the study and implementation of sophistica- ted audio amplifiers, where technical skills and musical sensitivity must be merged together, in the same way the best musical instruments are made.
The result of this endeavor is a unique sound, which represents a synthesis of parameters usually set one against each other: dynamics, speed, and absolute transparency are combined with extraordinary musica- lity and total lack of listening fatigue.
The struggle between solid state and valves is finally overcome, as is the concept or reproduction.
Norma brings the listener to an intimate relation with the original event.