Weiss DAC2/Minerva new batch

Weiss DAC2/Minerva New Features - Analogue Output Level control:

We have been waited months to release the new edition of Weiss DAC2/Minerva. They delay are due to newly added features. Selectable Analogue output level matches well with different preamp/poweramp input sensitivities. Selectable by a rotary switch on the back, 4 settings, same level at both RCA and XLR outputs:

• DC coupled, short circuit proofed output circuitry, Output impedance: 50 Ohm


• +17 dBu (5.48Vrms) with a 0dBFS sinewave input


• +11 dBu (2.74Vrms) with a 0dBFS sinewave input


• +7.2 dBu (1.78Vrms) with a 0dBFS sinewave input


• +4.8 dBu (1.35Vrms) with a 0dBFS sinewave input

Digital Volume Control: 0.5dB steps over 120dB range. The volume control is done in the digital domain and is properly dithered, which means that the quality of the level control is at least on par with an analog volume control. Ideally the DAC2/Minerva unit is operated at digital volume levels at or near to the maximum level in order to utilize the dynamic range of the Minerva. By using 4 different analogue output level settings plus digital volume control, user can easily achieve an optimistic transparent gain chain.

Insert Signal Path: This mode enable DAC2 takes either Firewire or SPDIF/Toslink input as source, send the signal out to external processor and decode the loop back processed signal. This mode is perfectly mate with Weiss Linear Phase digital EQ1-MK2-LP.

Sampling Rates indicators: 4 LEDs on the front panel shows the current locking sampling rate. This is especially useful for firewire connection.

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Price: HK$23800.00