The SPL Diamond DA Converter featuring VOLTAiR technology 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.
Everything under control
The volume is adjusted with a solid, milled aluminum, rotary knob. The Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer gives a pleasant “spoon in the honey” rotary feel.
Source of joy
Up to 6 digital stereo sources can be connected to Diamond. Diamond offers each a stereo USB and AES input as well as each two optical and coaxial stereo inputs. Via USB, both PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted. PCM audio is received in S/PDIF format, both coaxial (RCA), optical (Toslink F06) and balanced (AES/EBU). The source selection is done via the selection control on the front. The selected input is also shown in the dot matrix LED display: USB, COA1, COA2, OPT1, OPT2 or AES.
The VOLTAiR Technology
The 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.
Always in time
Diamond can not only synchronize to the clock integrated in the digitally fed source signal. As a specialist for digital players Diamond offers a word clock input. The source of the clock signal can be selected via the CLOCK switch.
The DAC768
The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details. 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. In contrast to the DAC 768xs, the DAC768 not only offers an AES/EBU digital input, but also the SPL DLP120 with VOLTAiR technology.
The DLP120 (Dual Low-Pass)
The analog output of the DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter. Phonitor xe has two of them: One for PCM audio and one for DSD audio, since different roll-off frequencies are required. 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.
SPL Diamond DA Converter Features
- Premium Tabletop DAC for Home and Studio
- Up to 32-Bit / 768 kHz Sample Rate
- AK AK4490 Velvet Sound DAC Chip
- 2x DLP120 Analog Low-Pass Filters
- PCM and Up to DSD250 Decoding
- Digital RCA & TOSLINK S/PDIF InputAnalog XLR and RCA Outputs
- AES3 XLR Input, USB-B Audio Input
- Analog XLR and RCA Outputs
- VOLTAiR Technology Supports 120V Rail
- Selectable Digital or Word Clock Sync
- Available in Black, Silver, and Red.
SPL Diamond DA Converter Includes
- SPL Diamond DA Converter
- Power Cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
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