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DAC (dig to analog converter)
Antelope Audio Zodiac Glold DAC w/ Voltikus Power Supply
Zodiac Gold is a sophisticated and powerful DAC, Pre-Amp and Headphone Amp engineered to deliver pristine audio with keenly articulated pitch and a spectacular soundstage. RETAIL $4495.
Zodiac Gold is a sophisticated and powerful DAC, Pre-Amp and Headphone Amp engineered to deliver pristine audio with keenly articulated pitch and a spectacular soundstage. RETAIL $4495.
$2,999 FLOOR SAMPLE (Black)
Atoll DAC100 Signature
Atoll makes some truly outstanding gear at incredible value. They always punch above their price points, and never sway from their hifi roots. We heartily welcome the newest in their history of fantastic digital-to-analog converters, The DAC100 Signature, and know it shall be a smash like the predecessors before it!
Atoll makes some truly outstanding gear at incredible value. They always punch above their price points, and never sway from their hifi roots. We heartily welcome the newest in their history of fantastic digital-to-analog converters, The DAC100 Signature, and know it shall be a smash like the predecessors before it!
$999.00
Atoll MS120 Streamer
A great compact streamer from Atoll with a nice display and on-unit controls! Has a built-in DAC and digital inputs so it can be used with other digital sources!
A great compact streamer from Atoll with a nice display and on-unit controls! Has a built-in DAC and digital inputs so it can be used with other digital sources!
$1599.00
AudioQuest Dragonfly Black
High quality out of a USB stick! Works Great as a portable headphone amp/DAC with a laptop, Iphone/Ipad or Android device! Greatly enhances quality!
High quality out of a USB stick! Works Great as a portable headphone amp/DAC with a laptop, Iphone/Ipad or Android device! Greatly enhances quality!
$99.00
AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt
The newest iteration of the award-winning and stellar-sounding Dragonfly series of portable amp/dacs from AudioQuest! As we knew they would, they have certainly stepped it up a notch in terms of both build quality and performance. Sleek enough to go almost unnoticeable in your pocket or attached to your computer, this savvy device will supersede the subpar DAC found in your laptop or smart device as well as provide better and cleaner power. Nothing this small or low-priced should sound as good, so once again, AudioQuest has delivered true magic!
The newest iteration of the award-winning and stellar-sounding Dragonfly series of portable amp/dacs from AudioQuest! As we knew they would, they have certainly stepped it up a notch in terms of both build quality and performance. Sleek enough to go almost unnoticeable in your pocket or attached to your computer, this savvy device will supersede the subpar DAC found in your laptop or smart device as well as provide better and cleaner power. Nothing this small or low-priced should sound as good, so once again, AudioQuest has delivered true magic!
$299.00
AudioQuest Dragonfly Red
The highest digital quality out of a USB stick! Works Great as a portable headphone amp/DAC with a laptop, Iphone/Ipad or Android device! Greatly enhances quality and gives you a powerful headphone amp.
The highest digital quality out of a USB stick! Works Great as a portable headphone amp/DAC with a laptop, Iphone/Ipad or Android device! Greatly enhances quality and gives you a powerful headphone amp.
$199.00
Auralic Vega 1.5MHz in 32bit DAC/DIGITAL PRE
If you are looking for a DAC that will do it all? 24/96, 24/192, 24/384, DSD, DXD, everything!..and most importantly sounds much better than its price would suggest!! RETAIL: $2,800.
If you are looking for a DAC that will do it all? 24/96, 24/192, 24/384, DSD, DXD, everything!..and most importantly sounds much better than its price would suggest!! RETAIL: $2,800.
$1,799 USED
Bel Canto e. One DAC 2.7 Control Preamp
Incredible audio performance, features, and flexibility, the DAC2.7 is musically open, detailed, and natural sounding.
Incredible audio performance, features, and flexibility, the DAC2.7 is musically open, detailed, and natural sounding.
$2495.00
Cary Audio DAC 100T
An incredible DAC at great savings! You'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend $1,100! From one original owner who took great care of it! RETAIL: $3,000.
An incredible DAC at great savings! You'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend $1,100! From one original owner who took great care of it! RETAIL: $3,000.
$1,099 USED
Chord Blu Mk. 2 Transport
A supremely engineered and cutting-edge transport that pushes the boundaries of what digital can achieve. Never before has a compact disk sounded so akin to the white whale of pure analogue playback. Source is undeniably of massive importance to the system as a whole, having the Blu Mk. 2 as your front-end means an endlessly resolute and dynamic torrent of musicality shall flow downstream and provide your components with unparalleled reproduction. RETAIL; $10,400.
A supremely engineered and cutting-edge transport that pushes the boundaries of what digital can achieve. Never before has a compact disk sounded so akin to the white whale of pure analogue playback. Source is undeniably of massive importance to the system as a whole, having the Blu Mk. 2 as your front-end means an endlessly resolute and dynamic torrent of musicality shall flow downstream and provide your components with unparalleled reproduction. RETAIL; $10,400.
$10400.00
Chord Dave DAC
Chord Electronics has launched its most advanced DAC to date. Given the acronym DAVE, Chord's latest-generation digital-to-analogue convertor features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before. OUR REFERENCE DAC! "2019 Stereophile Class A Rated"
Chord Electronics has launched its most advanced DAC to date. Given the acronym DAVE, Chord's latest-generation digital-to-analogue convertor features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before. OUR REFERENCE DAC! "2019 Stereophile Class A Rated"
$10900.00
Chord Hugo 2 portable DAC/headphone amp
Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology. Available in black or silver!
Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology. Available in black or silver!
$2495.00
Chord Hugo TT 2 DAC/Headphone Amp
Developed from the multi-award-winning transportable Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. TT 2 sets a new benchmark for table top DACs, eclipsed only by our flagship DAVE.
Developed from the multi-award-winning transportable Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. TT 2 sets a new benchmark for table top DACs, eclipsed only by our flagship DAVE.
$5495.00
Chord M Scaler Digital Upscaler
Using technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the world’s most advanced digital filter. When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it is capable of redefining digital audio sound quality. Can also be used in tandem with other DACs.
Using technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the world’s most advanced digital filter. When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it is capable of redefining digital audio sound quality. Can also be used in tandem with other DACs.
$4795.00
Chord Mojo DAC / Headphone Amp
Chord Electronics is proud to introduce Mojo, the ultimate DAC/Headphone Amplifier for your smartphone. Also makes a great stand-alone DAC!
Chord Electronics is proud to introduce Mojo, the ultimate DAC/Headphone Amplifier for your smartphone. Also makes a great stand-alone DAC!
$499.00
Chord Qutest DAC
The newest giant-slayer from Chord has finally arrived, with much anticipation and fanfare. Interested in a sub-$2,000 stand alone DAC? Look no further than the Qutest. For a lush, organic, and ultimate analogue-sounding DAC, Chord and their newest Qutest will leave you forever enamored and delving deeper into the endless well of digital media! "2019 Stereophile Class A Rated"
The newest giant-slayer from Chord has finally arrived, with much anticipation and fanfare. Interested in a sub-$2,000 stand alone DAC? Look no further than the Qutest. For a lush, organic, and ultimate analogue-sounding DAC, Chord and their newest Qutest will leave you forever enamored and delving deeper into the endless well of digital media! "2019 Stereophile Class A Rated"
$1695.00
DSPeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core Room Correction
DAC, Digital Preamp and Room Correction! with Digital out for those who have very high end DACs This is a GAME CHANGER! RECOMMENDED!! RETAIL $1099
DAC, Digital Preamp and Room Correction! with Digital out for those who have very high end DACs This is a GAME CHANGER! RECOMMENDED!! RETAIL $1099
$799 FLOOR SAMPLE
Eleven Audio XIAUDIO Sagra DAC
The XIAUDIO SagraDAC coverts up to 384 KHz sampling rates with a dynamic range higher than most systems can reproduce. The sound is effortless, clear, not bright, not boring, just right. Human voices sound human, piano and horn plays with proper timbre and harmonic structure. You're brain has an easier job of it, digital is finally highly enjoyable.
The XIAUDIO SagraDAC coverts up to 384 KHz sampling rates with a dynamic range higher than most systems can reproduce. The sound is effortless, clear, not bright, not boring, just right. Human voices sound human, piano and horn plays with proper timbre and harmonic structure. You're brain has an easier job of it, digital is finally highly enjoyable.
$3395.00
iFi iDSD LE
The nano iDSD Light Edition (LE) is newest entry-level DAC from iFi audio. Like everything else they make, it blows away expectations at it's size and price...
The nano iDSD Light Edition (LE) is newest entry-level DAC from iFi audio. Like everything else they make, it blows away expectations at it's size and price...
$149.00
iFi Micro iDSD Black Label
New and Improved for 2016..a little magic box for those who want a Simple and High Performance Desktop Headphone Solution!
New and Improved for 2016..a little magic box for those who want a Simple and High Performance Desktop Headphone Solution!
$599.00
iFi Micro iDSD Signature
Sporting a Space Blue finish and powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the micro iDSD Signature is a transportable DAC/headphone amp that’s ready for anything that the universe throws at it. Battery power means it’s ultra-clean with ultra-stable DC power and avoids the pitfalls of AC mains – dips, spike and noise-inducing RFI/EMI pollution. And with up to 12 hours playing time, depending on the headphones and performance mode engaged, it feels like you could take it to the moon and back.
Sporting a Space Blue finish and powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the micro iDSD Signature is a transportable DAC/headphone amp that’s ready for anything that the universe throws at it. Battery power means it’s ultra-clean with ultra-stable DC power and avoids the pitfalls of AC mains – dips, spike and noise-inducing RFI/EMI pollution. And with up to 12 hours playing time, depending on the headphones and performance mode engaged, it feels like you could take it to the moon and back.
$649.00
iFi Micro iUSB 3.0 Power Filter
Amazing little product works on any USB DAC that does not have a separate power supply. iFi iDac and Arcam rPac USB DAC are just a couple.
Amazing little product works on any USB DAC that does not have a separate power supply. iFi iDac and Arcam rPac USB DAC are just a couple.
$429.00
iFi Nano iDSD Black
A worthy successor to the venerable original - the Black version improves on the original in every way. Up to date and ready to embarrass much more expensive alternatives.
A worthy successor to the venerable original - the Black version improves on the original in every way. Up to date and ready to embarrass much more expensive alternatives.
$199.00
iFi Nano iOne Bluetooth/USB/SPDIF DAC
At iFi they believe that high quality sound is a way of life. The nano iOne was created for both audiophiles and those who yearn for better sound quality from their existing home systems.
At iFi they believe that high quality sound is a way of life. The nano iOne was created for both audiophiles and those who yearn for better sound quality from their existing home systems.
$199.00
iFi SPDIF iPurifier2
S/PDIF is the main digital audio output signal for devices such as Apple TVs, PS5, Xbox and 8K Smart TVs. Mainstream devices that output an S/PDIF signal typically suffer from really low-quality transmission due to huge amounts of jitter. Read: terrible sound quality. The SPDIF iPurifier2 solves spdif splutters.
S/PDIF is the main digital audio output signal for devices such as Apple TVs, PS5, Xbox and 8K Smart TVs. Mainstream devices that output an S/PDIF signal typically suffer from really low-quality transmission due to huge amounts of jitter. Read: terrible sound quality. The SPDIF iPurifier2 solves spdif splutters.
$189.00
iFi xDSD Portable Headphone Amplifier
This lovely portable headphone/DAC from iFi comes packed with features and power to be the perfect tool for your on-the-go music listening! Built with a sleek design, the xDSD begs to be held and pocketed, a major purchase point for any mobile device!
This lovely portable headphone/DAC from iFi comes packed with features and power to be the perfect tool for your on-the-go music listening! Built with a sleek design, the xDSD begs to be held and pocketed, a major purchase point for any mobile device!
$399.00
iFi Zen Blue Bluetooth Receiver and DAC
Easily add Bluetooth functionality to any hifi system! The iFi Zen Blue bluetooth receiver will take a bluetooth signal from any device, and transmit it via either digital or converted to analog using the internal DAC to your stereo! Can support the highest resolution bluetooth currently available.
Easily add Bluetooth functionality to any hifi system! The iFi Zen Blue bluetooth receiver will take a bluetooth signal from any device, and transmit it via either digital or converted to analog using the internal DAC to your stereo! Can support the highest resolution bluetooth currently available.
$129.00
iFi Zen DAC and Preamplifier
This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones. Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.
This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones. Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.
$179 w/ iFi linear power supply
Innuos PhoenixUSB Reclocker and Regenerator
The PhoenixUSB offers in one unit the equivalent of 3 separate components: A USB regenerator, a linear power supply and an external master clock with its own linear power supply. This is not a standalone DAC or music server, rather, it can drastically improve a USB signal going into a DAC or out of a server!
The PhoenixUSB offers in one unit the equivalent of 3 separate components: A USB regenerator, a linear power supply and an external master clock with its own linear power supply. This is not a standalone DAC or music server, rather, it can drastically improve a USB signal going into a DAC or out of a server!
$3149.00
M2Tech Evo DAC Two
The Evo DAC Two offers all you may need from a Digital-to-Analog converter: wealth of input connections, high sampling rates, high resolution, versatility, remote control, preamplifier capability, compact size… at an affordable price. And don’t forget the sound. Thanks to its Sabre DAC, the Evo DAC Two delivers crystal-clear sound from every source, be it a high resolution file from your computer, a CD read by your CD transport or an MP3 from your smartphone. The remote control allows you to use the Evo DAC Two as a preamplifier, if you use it to drive active speakers or a power amplifier.
The Evo DAC Two offers all you may need from a Digital-to-Analog converter: wealth of input connections, high sampling rates, high resolution, versatility, remote control, preamplifier capability, compact size… at an affordable price. And don’t forget the sound. Thanks to its Sabre DAC, the Evo DAC Two delivers crystal-clear sound from every source, be it a high resolution file from your computer, a CD read by your CD transport or an MP3 from your smartphone. The remote control allows you to use the Evo DAC Two as a preamplifier, if you use it to drive active speakers or a power amplifier.
$699.00
M2Tech Young MkIII Preamp/DAC
Whether your source is a computer, a smartphone, a DVD player or a turntable, the Young MkIII delivers a crisp and alive analog sound at its outputs, to drive any amplifier at best. RETAIL: $1,700.
Whether your source is a computer, a smartphone, a DVD player or a turntable, the Young MkIII delivers a crisp and alive analog sound at its outputs, to drive any amplifier at best. RETAIL: $1,700.
$1,530 FLOOR SAMPLE
Merason frérot
The DAC1 is the first audiophile work from the Swiss manufacturer dafraud GmbH. It claims to offer music reproduction of the highest quality. Optimized layout, components for analog and digital circuits selected by ear, reclocking of the input signal without resampling, consistently discreet and consistently symmetrical music path, class A buffering, elaborate selective power supplies make listening to music a unique experience. Ready for demonstration in selected stores and at dafraud GmbH .
The DAC1 is the first audiophile work from the Swiss manufacturer dafraud GmbH. It claims to offer music reproduction of the highest quality. Optimized layout, components for analog and digital circuits selected by ear, reclocking of the input signal without resampling, consistently discreet and consistently symmetrical music path, class A buffering, elaborate selective power supplies make listening to music a unique experience. Ready for demonstration in selected stores and at dafraud GmbH .
$1249.00
MICROMEGA Airstream Wireless iTunes DAC
THIS IS A HIGH END APPLE AIRPLAY!! It’s a changing world and it’s always been Micromega’s aim to be at the forefront of technology. Bearing this in mind we decided to provide a musical response to those audiophiles keen on keeping up to date with the latest advances in technology by enabling them to listen to musical files on their computers and still enjoy the same sound quality as on traditional supports. Hence the development of the WHiFI system and the AirSteam concept. RETAIL $1495
THIS IS A HIGH END APPLE AIRPLAY!! It’s a changing world and it’s always been Micromega’s aim to be at the forefront of technology. Bearing this in mind we decided to provide a musical response to those audiophiles keen on keeping up to date with the latest advances in technology by enabling them to listen to musical files on their computers and still enjoy the same sound quality as on traditional supports. Hence the development of the WHiFI system and the AirSteam concept. RETAIL $1495
$499 FLOOR SAMPLE (Silver)
Moon by Simaudio 230HAD Headphone Amp & DSD DAC
The Neo 230HAD is a headphone amplifier, a DAC and a line-stage preamplifier all housed in one very stylish package.The possibilities are endless... What else could you possibly ask for ?
The Neo 230HAD is a headphone amplifier, a DAC and a line-stage preamplifier all housed in one very stylish package.The possibilities are endless... What else could you possibly ask for ?
$1500.00
Moon by Simaudio 260D Transport / DAC*
The Nēo 260D CD Transport with optional 32-bit DAC is the next evolutionary step in combining high-performance, useful features, CD playback and music streaming all into one chassis.
The Nēo 260D CD Transport with optional 32-bit DAC is the next evolutionary step in combining high-performance, useful features, CD playback and music streaming all into one chassis.
$2,000*
Moon by Simaudio 280D Streaming DSD DAC
A high performance fully asynchronous DSD256 / 32-bit DAC with versatility, including Bluetooth and our optional MiND 2 module! w/ Mind $3,000.
A high performance fully asynchronous DSD256 / 32-bit DAC with versatility, including Bluetooth and our optional MiND 2 module! w/ Mind $3,000.
$3000.00
Moon by Simaudio 680D DAC with MiND 2 Streamer
An incredible DAC for the streaming generation! Utilizing one of the best streaming modules in the business - the Simaudio Mind 2, the 680D is your one-stop high end buy for a killer digital front end to your system! Hook into any traditional amplifier or preamp and unleash the full potential of supreme-sounding streaming music at your fingertips!
An incredible DAC for the streaming generation! Utilizing one of the best streaming modules in the business - the Simaudio Mind 2, the 680D is your one-stop high end buy for a killer digital front end to your system! Hook into any traditional amplifier or preamp and unleash the full potential of supreme-sounding streaming music at your fingertips!
$9000.00
NAD C 338 Digital Integrated Amplifier
Entry Level NAD Integrated with built in DAC and Phono.
Entry Level NAD Integrated with built in DAC and Phono.
$699.00
Naim DAC V1 Digital Audio Converter
This is one fine little musical DAC! with volume control!! You can use it straight into an amp like to NAP 100!
This is one fine little musical DAC! with volume control!! You can use it straight into an amp like to NAP 100!
$2490.00
Rega DAC-R
The Rega DAC-R is a 16/20/24-bit at 32kHz to 192kHz digital to analogue converter. Incorporating an enhanced version of the Rega designed circuit, the DAC-R offers the highest possible resolution over all inputs including fully asynchronous USB with the addition of remote functionality. RETAIL: $1099.
The Rega DAC-R is a 16/20/24-bit at 32kHz to 192kHz digital to analogue converter. Incorporating an enhanced version of the Rega designed circuit, the DAC-R offers the highest possible resolution over all inputs including fully asynchronous USB with the addition of remote functionality. RETAIL: $1099.
$949 SALE! (limited stock only!)
Unison Research SH Hedphone Amp / DAC
A world class all tube EL-84 output tube based headphone amplifier operating in pure Class A output. Combined with that tube headphone amplifier is a stellar 32/384K 2xDSD USB DAC module all the same chassis!
A world class all tube EL-84 output tube based headphone amplifier operating in pure Class A output. Combined with that tube headphone amplifier is a stellar 32/384K 2xDSD USB DAC module all the same chassis!
$1695.00
Weiss Engineering DAC501 / DAC502 Digital to Analog Converter and Network Player
The DAC501 / DAC502 are our new state of the art D/A Converters with an unprecedented level of sophistication and versatility. Weiss Engineering has a 30 year history in D/A Converter design. In that time span we have learned a thing or two about converter design. The DAC50x is the essence of our experiences. The 502 configuration features a more robust headphone amp and a balanced headphone output. This is also a network streamer - so a one box solution for your digital music needs!
The DAC501 / DAC502 are our new state of the art D/A Converters with an unprecedented level of sophistication and versatility. Weiss Engineering has a 30 year history in D/A Converter design. In that time span we have learned a thing or two about converter design. The DAC50x is the essence of our experiences. The 502 configuration features a more robust headphone amp and a balanced headphone output. This is also a network streamer - so a one box solution for your digital music needs!
$8,750 / $9,850