XDS1 Reference CD/SACD Player/DAC

REvolutionary decrease in complexity. Shortened critical signal paths. Reduced parts count while increasing parts quality. Instead of the two to three gain stages typical of most player output sections, the XDS1 features just one active gain stage from DAC to output. The circuitry is discrete (no op-amps) and operates in pure Class A.

• Single gain stage from DAC to output with fully discrete Class-A circuitry
• All digital inputs support up to 24bit, 192kHz PCM audio
• Meitner Digital Audio Translator (MDAT™) signal processing technology
• Provides 2x DSD upsampling for SACD and PCM playback
• Preserves phase, frequency and dynamic integrity of waveform
• MDAC discrete dual differential D-to-A conversion circuit
• MFAST technology for instant signal acquisition, jitter-free performance
• High-isolation resonant mode power supply for silent, green operation
• Exclusive aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit boards
• Silky smooth Esoteric™ drive
• Sculpted, brushed aluminum chassis
• Low resonance, internally braced design with thick, machined sole plate
• Available in silver or black
• LCD display with four brightness levels and a display-off setting
• Precision-machined aluminum multifunction infrared remote control
• Remote-controllable polarity inversion performed in the digital domain
• PCM inputs via AES/EBU and Toslink
• CE-compliant device
• Power Supply:
• Power factor corrected
• Factory set to 100V or 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption: max. 45 W
• Stereo Audio Outputs:
• Balanced on XLR
• Unbalanced on RCA