plays PCM digital audio sources up to 24-bit/192kHz USB input allows decoding of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) files at 2.8MHz or 5.6MHz resolution natively or via ASIO2.1 or DoP (DSD over PCM) dual Burr-Brown (TI) PCM1795 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters for precise playback of digital music files built-in high-performance headphone amplifier with front-panel volume control preamp mode with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for connection to an outboard power amp or self-amplified speakers asynchronous USB technology for reduced timing jitter and better sound on USB input dual-monaural design to eliminate interference between right and left channels CCLC (Coupling Capacitor-Less Circuit) headphone amp circuitry ensures full low-frequency output and responsive sound user-defeatable upconversion option for digital signals of 96kHz or lower high-efficiency toroidal core power transformer with low magnetic flux leakage for stable, low-noise operation front-panel LED sampling frequency indicators compact all-metal chassis and aluminum panels minimize vibration for clean playback
Inputs:
USB (Type B) input for connection to a computer optical digital audio coaxial digital audio
Outputs:
line-level stereo XLR balanced audio output (can be set for fixed, variable, or off) line-level stereo RCA audio output (can be set for fixed, variable, or off) full-size 1/4" headphone jack (compatible with headphones from 8-600 ohms impedance)
Other Info & Specs:
supported sample rates for USB input: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz Linear PCM; 2.8MHz (DSD64) and 5.6MHz (DSD128) supported sample rates for coaxial input: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz Linear PCM supported sample rates for optical input: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Linear PCM operating system requirements: Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later