dac8 Stereo is a result of many years of our pursuit to get the most from the flagship Sabre D/A chips. While it shares the analog architecture with the dac8 PRO, the dac8 Stereo combines 4+4 channels to double the dynamic range and push the measured performance to the levels thought to be unattainable. It also adds Raspberry Pi 4 on top, a widely accepted, community-supported single board computer that enables it to play audio from network storage or streaming services.
| Analog performance | 0.00003% / -130 dB full-scale THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.0001% / 120 dB full-scale SINAD or better 131dB dynamic range 0.00022% / -113 dB THD+N @ 100mW into 32 Ohms headphone output |
| Inputs | USB (asynchronous, UAC2.0 compliant), up to 384 kHz / 32 bit PCM, DSD256 or DoP128 2x Optical (Toslink) 2x Coaxial (SPDIF) 1x AES/EBU (SPDIF voltage level compatible) Ethernet (through Raspberry Pi) Wi-Fi (through Raspberry Pi) |
| Outputs | 2x XLR balanced, 2 connections per channel 4.1V RMS full-scale 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output |
| Additional features | Designed to directly interface to amplifiers Per-channel volume Choice between 7 PCM reconstruction FIR filters Configurable auto on / auto off Configurable display timer Remote control learning Trigger output (pulse / continuous) 2x 2.42" OLED displays |
| Dimensions | 446 x 183 x 50 mm excluding feet (user removable) Weight: 4.5 kg (10 lbs) |
| Power | 120 V AC or 230 V AC Power rating: 15 W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
