{"product_id":"spl-director-mk2-dac-preamplifier","title":"SPL Director Mk2 DAC \u0026 Preamplifier","description":"\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6eb9117 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"6eb9117\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ce9371 is-mac\" data-id=\"2ce9371\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33e696a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"33e696a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eThe director sets the tone. The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, tape monitor path, retro-look-VU-meters, premium DA-converter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 caters for musical blockbusters.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15d2c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"f15d2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0df97df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"0df97df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to ten (10!) stereo sources can be connected to the Director Mk2. Six of them are for analog and four for digital input signals.\u003cbr\u003eThe source selection is shown in the dot matrix LED display: IN 1 through IN 6 for the analog inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e AES, USB, COAX, OPTIC for the digital inputs, where the detected sample rate is displayed after about two seconds. For example U768 = USB input with 768 kHz sampling rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source selection can also be operated remotely if the rotary switch is set to the “Remote” position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Director Mk2 offers two pairs of balanced inputs with XLR connectors and four standard inputs with gold-plated RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the digital side there are four additional inputs. PCM audio is received in S\/P-DIF format via coaxial Cinch, optical Toslink and balanced XLR (AES). Both PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38225f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"38225f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell informed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88be9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"88be9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC automatically picks up the sampling rate and resolution of the digital playback source. No matter if a streamer, computer or CD player is connected. No further settings on the Director Mk2 are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detected sampling rate is shown in the dot matrix LED display. For example, U768 is an acronym for the source “USB” with a sampling rate of 768 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-wpr-lazyrender=\"1\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1490e32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"1490e32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee291a5 is-mac\" data-id=\"ee291a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1daf3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"c1daf3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC768v2 – the SPL reference DAC in the newest revision!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-wpr-lazyrender=\"1\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f65823b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"f65823b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-707b300 is-mac\" data-id=\"707b300\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-653f9bc elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"653f9bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3886dc5 is-mac\" data-id=\"3886dc5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38a175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"f38a175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003eThe highly acclaimed AKM AK4493 SEQ VELVETSOUND\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epremium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the digital\/analog converter within the latest version of the SPL DAC “DAC768v2”, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details. It impresses with even lower distortion characteristics and a wider dynamic range than its predecessor. It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256. The DAC768v2 features the newest version of the Spartan FPGA – Spartan 7. In contrast to the smaller SPL DAC “DAC768xs”, it not only offers an AES\/EBU digital input, but also the new, optimized SPL SLP120 with VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SLP120 (Super Low-Pass)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. In contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using VOLTAiR technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom and sound. The filter specially optimized for the new SPL DAC768v2 is called SLP120 (Super Low-Pass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC768v2 inside the Director Mk2 is equipped with the SLP120 – an analog “Super Low-Pass” filter with VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10dfd69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"10dfd69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further. The red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c527dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"c527dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control. The Director Mk2 learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button. You can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume and the source selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef201ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"ef201ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel. With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tape monitor circuitry is quite retro. Who still owns a cassette recorder or a tape machine? Who else loops in an equalizer? To put it another way: Who would like to do it and cannot do it because no manufacturer offers a tape monitor circuit anymore? Well, those who want can again. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday’s audio levels are much higher than in the past and many recorders will be overloaded by them. In that case simply press the switch and the level to the recorder is lowered by 10 dB. To compensate, the level from the recorder is increased by 10 dB. Et voilà.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Director Mk2 provides two stereo output pairs for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pair of outputs with XLR, the other with RCA outputs. Both have the same output signal, which is controlled by the big volume control. Thus, a pair of speakers can be fed via one stereo output and a subwoofer via the second stereo output. The playback volume for both stereo outputs is adjusted together via the volume control on the Director Mk2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a DIP switch on the back of the device, the volume control for the RCA and XLR outputs can separately be switched out of the signal path – this makes the respective output a “Slave Thru” output to e.g. connect a headphone amplifier with its own volume control. The volume control of the Director Mk2 no longer affects the playback volume of the connected headphone amplifier when a stereo output’s Slave Thru mode is active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince the hardware revision 2.2, the Director Mk2 features a Home Theater Bypass function. This allows the Director Mk2 to be used in combination with a multi-channel home theater system. The L and R channels of the home theater system can be simply connected to Input 6 of Director Mk2. When the Home Theater Bypass is active (DIP 4), Input 6 is no longer affected by the volume control of the Director Mk2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe standby mode of devices with 12V trigger input, can be switched on and off via AMP CTL, together with the Director Mk2. This allows, for example, the SPL Performer s800, Performer m1000 or Performer s1200 power amplifiers to be ideally integrated into the set-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith all devices of the Professional Fidelity series we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear. Many important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a7d3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"44a7d3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VOLTAiR Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb8247 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"cdb8247\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6628d28 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"6628d28\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca5d464 is-mac\" data-id=\"ca5d464\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075b572 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading is-mac\" data-id=\"075b572\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a20838 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"5a20838\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3dd298 is-mac\" data-id=\"e3dd298\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-204d74b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default is-mac\" data-id=\"204d74b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-569afda is-mac\" data-id=\"569afda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85756cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"85756cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology works with +\/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +\/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 120V technology achieves exceptional technical specifications and sonic benefits. Technically, in terms of dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and headroom. Sonically, in terms of richness of detail and an absolutely relaxed listening experience.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a0b6e2 is-mac\" data-id=\"4a0b6e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535a739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor is-mac\" data-id=\"535a739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. Rectifiers convert this AC voltage into DC voltage required in the audio device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3 line-height25\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnalog Inputs \u0026amp; Outputs: XLR (balanced), RCA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eMaximum input \u0026amp; output gain \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e32.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eInput impedance (RCA) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e47\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eInput impedance (XLR) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eOutput impedance \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eCommon mode rejection (XLR) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e-81\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eFrequency range (0 dBu) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e10 Hz – 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eCrosstalk (0 dBu, 1 kHz) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e-103\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eTHD + N (0 dBu, 1 kHz, analog) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e0.0030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eTHD + N (0 dBu, 1 kHz, digital) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e0.0016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eNoise (A-weighted) \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e-99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eDynamic range \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital Inputs, DAC768\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eAES\/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/176.4\/192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eCoaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/176.4\/192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eOptical SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM sample rates \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/with Glass fibre \u0026lt;1m: 176.4\/192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eUSB (B), PCM sample rates \u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e44.1\/48\/88.2\/96\/176.4\/192\/352.8\/384\/705.6\/768\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-description\"\u003eUSB (B), DSD over PCM (DoP), sample rates \u003cspan 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