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DAC15. The Blacknote DAC15 is an asynchronous Digital-to-Analogue Converter has high-speed 480Mb/s data flux USB port can play high resolution music up to 24/192.
The DAC15 is powered by two coaxial digital and one Tos-Link optical inputs combined with the USB port enabling high flexibility and great quality performance.
The DAC15 boasts a genuine super linear power supply whilst set up in a compact convenient chassis. It is supplied with a remote control to adjust the volume stage also.
The unit also optionally features analogue stereo jack inputs to record high resolution audio from any favourite analogue source such as turntable or tape decks.
MAIN DETAILS |
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ASYNCHRONOUS USB DAC |
24/192 High Speed 2.0 USB DAC |
SAMPLE RATE SUPPORTED |
44.1 ? 48 ? 88.2 ? 96 ? 176.4 ? 192 (KHz) |
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED |
All available |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0.3dB |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) |
0.001% Max. |
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE |
-105dB |
DYNAMIC RESPONSE |
125dB |
*VOLUME CONTROL |
Partializer to activate on remote control |
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AUDIO INPUTS |
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USB |
USB high speed 2.0 for computer linking |
DIGITAL INPUT |
2 per RCA coax ? 1 per Tos-Link Optical |
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AUDIO OUTPUTS |
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT |
Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced |
LINE OUTPUT LEVEL (fixed) |
2Volt RMS |
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CONNECTIVITY |
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REMOTE INFRA-RED |
RC5 proprietary code variable |
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POWER |
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MAINS SUPPLY |
100V ? 115V ? 230V ? 50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible) |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
50watt Max |
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UPGRADES |
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A/D Converter |
Stereo RCA input to record analogue source |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
Coax RCA |
EXTERNAL AC FILTER |
Dumbo AC |
Other |
Goldenote Lucca Power Chord |
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PHYSICAL |
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DIMENSIONS |
240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D |
WEIGHT |
7Kilos (15.5Lbs.) |
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FINISHES |
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FRONT PANEL |
Brushed Black anodised aluminium |
CASE |
Black powder coated |
DAC30. The Blacknote DAC30 is an asynchronous Digital-to-Analogue Converter features high-speed 480Mb/s data flux USB port being able to play high resolution music up to 24/192.
The DAC30 is powered by four coaxial, one Tos optical and one XLR AES/EBU digital inputs combined with two high-speed USB ports and one coaxial digital output enabling one of the highest flexibility unit of the market.
The DAC30 boasts a super linear multi power supply using 3 transformers dedicated to the digital, the analogue and the 4 tubes Class A output stages.
The DAC30 is fully remoted could control a variable output volume stage.
The unit also optionally features analogue stereo jack inputs to record high resolution audio from any favourite analogue source such as turntable or tape decks.
MAIN DETAILS |
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ASYNCHRONOUS USB DAC |
24/192 High Speed 2.0 USB DAC |
SAMPLE RATE SUPPORTED |
44.1 ? 48 ? 88.2 ? 96 ? 176.4 ? 192 (KHz) |
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED |
All available |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0.3dB |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) |
0.05% Max. |
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE |
-105dB |
DYNAMIC RESPONSE |
125dB |
*VOLUME CONTROL |
Partializer to activate on remote control |
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AUDIO INPUTS |
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USB |
2 per USB high speed 2.0 for computer linking |
DIGITAL INPUT |
4 per RCA coax ? 1 per Tos-Link Optical ? 1 AES/EBU XLR |
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AUDIO OUTPUTS |
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT |
Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced |
LINE OUTPUT LEVEL (fixed) |
2.5Volt RMS |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
Coax RCA |
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CONNECTIVITY |
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REMOTE INFRA-RED |
RC5 proprietary code variable |
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POWER |
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MAINS SUPPLY |
100V ? 115V ? 230V ? 50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible) |
POWER SUPPLY |
3 transformers Super Linear |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
60watt Max |
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UPGRADES |
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A/D Converter |
Stereo RCA input to record analogue source |
EXTERNAL AC FILTER |
Dumbo AC |
Other |
Goldenote Lucca Power Chord |
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PHYSICAL |
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DIMENSIONS |
240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D |
WEIGHT |
9Kilos (20Lbs.) |
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FINISHES |
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FRONT PANEL |
Brushed Black anodised aluminium |
CASE |
Black powder coated |
DSS30i. The DSS30i is a high quality multi media player which is able to process audio files stored into USB Hard Disk or stick memories.
The DSSi design features a Linux platform play asynchronously the most important audio codec as Wav, Flac, AAC, M4A, Alac, AIFF up to 24bit high definition.
The DSS30i unit is powered by a Dual Mono transformers set up. It features four USB ports two on the front and two on the rear panel.
The rear panel has a RS232 serial port dedicated to the DSF external screen extended visibility of the unit menu.
The Ethernet RJ45 port can be used to share a computer LAN with the help of a proprietary Blacknote program.
The DSS30i also boasts RCA digital input and output for convenient further matching with different sources.
The DSS30i is available even with a Class A Tube output stage showing superior audio quality performance.
MAIN DETAILS |
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ASYNCHRONOUS MEDIA PLAYER |
24/192 High Speed 2.0 USB DAC |
SAMPLE RATE SUPPORTED |
44.1 ? 48 ? 88.2 ? 96 ? 176.4 ? 192KHz (Flac) |
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED |
WAV, Flac, Aif, Aiff, CDA, MP3, AAC, Alac |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0.3dB |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) |
0.001% S/S ? 0.05% Tube Max. |
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE |
-105dB |
DYNAMIC RESPONSE |
125dB |
RS232 |
For external DSF screen |
*VOLUME CONTROL |
Partializer to activate on remote control |
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AUDIO INPUTS |
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USB (for Stick and HD memory only) |
4 per USB-b ? 1 per USB-a for PC upload only ? 1 per Internal SD card for MP3 files only |
DIGITAL INPUT |
1 per RCA coax |
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AUDIO OUTPUTS |
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT |
Stereo RCA & XLR Balanced |
LINE OUTPUT LEVEL (fixed) |
2Volt RMS S/S ? 2.5Volt Tube Max. |
DIGITAL OUTPUT |
Coax RCA |
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CONNECTIVITY |
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REMOTE INFRA-RED |
RC5 proprietary code variable |
ETHERNET (LAN) |
For computer sharing XP & Vista PC only |
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POWER |
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MAINS SUPPLY |
100V ? 115V ? 230V ? 50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible) |
POWER SUPPLY |
3 transformers Super Linear |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
60watt Max |
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UPGRADES |
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EXTERNAL AC FILTER |
Dumbo AC |
Other |
Goldenote Lucca Power Chord |
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PHYSICAL |
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DIMENSIONS |
240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D |
WEIGHT |
9Kilos (20Lbs.) |
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FINISHES |
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FRONT PANEL |
Brushed Black anodised aluminium |
CASE |
Black powder coated |
DSS30t. The DSS30t is a top quality multi media digital transport which is able to process audio files stored into USB Hard Disk or stick memories, iPod, computers and Lan W/Lan (wireless).
The DSS30t design features a Linux platform plays asynchronously the most important audio codec as Wav, Flac, AAC, Alac, AIFF up to 24bit high definition.
The DSS30t unit is powered by a Dual Mono transformers set up. It features one USB port, Ethernet RJ45 port, antenna for W/Lan but even Coaxial and optical audio digital output to link any kind of external Digital-to-Analogue Converter.
The unit boasts a TFT 3.5" screen, video CVBS and component video output to browse the unit tagged audio files via various playlist set up.
MAIN DETAILS |
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ASYNCHRONOUS MEDIA PLAYER |
24/192 High Speed 2.0 USB DAC |
SAMPLE RATE SUPPORTED |
44.1 ? 48 ? 88.2 ? 96 ? 176.4 ? 192KHz |
AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORTED |
WAV, Wma, Flac, Aiff, MP3, AAC, Alac |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE |
20Hz - 20KHz @ +/- 0.3dB |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) |
0.001% S/S |
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE |
-115dB |
DYNAMIC RESPONSE |
125dB |
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AUDIO INPUTS |
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USB |
USB-b port for USB memories ? iPhone ? iPad |
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AUDIO OUTPUTS |
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DIGITAL OUTPUT |
Coax RCA |
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CONNECTIVITY |
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REMOTE INFRA-RED |
RC5 proprietary code variable |
WIFI (WLAN) |
IEEE 802.11 |
VIDEO MENU |
CVBS output to link TV for menu managing |
iPod |
iPod control and audio via USB - requires chip |
ETHERNET |
10/100 base-T |
UPnP Media Player |
Discovers and plays from UPnP Media Servers on the network |
INTERNET RADIO |
Service over the net |
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POWER |
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MAINS SUPPLY |
100V ? 115V ? 230V ? 50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible) |
POWER SUPPLY |
3 transformers Super Linear |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
50watt Max |
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UPGRADES |
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EXTERNAL AC FILTER |
Dumbo AC |
Other |
Goldenote Lucca Power Chord |
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PHYSICAL |
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DIMENSIONS |
240mm L x 120mm H x 400mm D |
WEIGHT |
9Kilos (20Lbs.) |
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FINISHES |
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FRONT PANEL |
Brushed Black anodised aluminium |
CASE |
Black powder coated |
