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Overview SPL Diamond DAC SPL Diamond DAC
Summary

Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for six digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology and the premium DAC with the unequalled DLP120 combined with an analog volume control allowing for highest resolution at any volume makes the Diamond an one-of-a-kind DA converter that delivers finest soundstages with an unrivalled analog feel.

Key Features:

  • Up to 6 digital stereo sources can via USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES.
  • 2 x stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers.
  • Clock source can be switched between clock or word.
  • Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
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Specifications
DAC Specifications
Digital InputsDAC768
1 x AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
1 x Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
1 x Optical SPDIF (Toslink F 06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/ with Glass fibre
Analog Outputs1 x XLR (balanced)
1 x RCA
Maximum output level(0 dBFS = max. +15 dBu): 32.5 dBu
Output impedance75 Ω
Frequency range(0 dBu): 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Crosstalk(0 dBu, 1 kHz): -108 dB
THD & N(0 dBu, 1 kHz): 0.001 %
Noise(A-weighted): -102 dBu
Dynamic range(0 dBFS = +15 dBu => 117,3 dB): 134.5 dB
Power SupplyInternal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
Mains voltage230 V AC / 50. Fuse V: T 0.5 A
Power consumptionmax. 40 VA
Stand-by power consumption< 0.3 W
Operating voltageAnalog audio: +/- 60 V
Relays and LEDs: + 12 V
Dimensions278 x 57 x 300 mm (width x height incl. feet x depth)
Weight3.15 kg
Price
£2,650.00
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SPL Diamond DAC SPL Diamond DAC Summary

Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for six digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology and the premium DAC with the unequalled DLP120 combined with an analog volume control allowing for highest resolution at any volume makes the Diamond an one-of-a-kind DA converter that delivers finest soundstages with an unrivalled analog feel.

Key Features:

  • Up to 6 digital stereo sources can via USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES.
  • 2 x stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers.
  • Clock source can be switched between clock or word.
  • Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
 196 Specifications
DAC Specifications
Digital InputsDAC768
1 x AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
1 x Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
1 x Optical SPDIF (Toslink F 06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/ with Glass fibre
Analog Outputs1 x XLR (balanced)
1 x RCA
Maximum output level(0 dBFS = max. +15 dBu): 32.5 dBu
Output impedance75 Ω
Frequency range(0 dBu): 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Crosstalk(0 dBu, 1 kHz): -108 dB
THD & N(0 dBu, 1 kHz): 0.001 %
Noise(A-weighted): -102 dBu
Dynamic range(0 dBFS = +15 dBu => 117,3 dB): 134.5 dB
Power SupplyInternal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
Mains voltage230 V AC / 50. Fuse V: T 0.5 A
Power consumptionmax. 40 VA
Stand-by power consumption< 0.3 W
Operating voltageAnalog audio: +/- 60 V
Relays and LEDs: + 12 V
Dimensions278 x 57 x 300 mm (width x height incl. feet x depth)
Weight3.15 kg
£2,650.00