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Reference D/A
The MC1 digital to analog converter is a fully-differential stereo reference D/A designed for critical audio applications. Years in development and refinement, the MC1 recreates audio waveforms with exacting precision with a goal to carefully preserve harmonic integrity. This means instrumentation and human voices sound life-like, transparent and maintain their intended recorded character.
Design and performance
The MC1 has two completely isolated channels, each with its own dedicated linear power supply, D/A converter, DDS clocking, and analog circuitry. This design ensures that analog crosstalk is virtually nonexistent, that the necessary power requirements for each channel are well met and isolated from each other and the digital processing is isolated, having its own power supply. With our twin DAC design, the dynamic range for each channel is optimized by using the stereo ADI 1955 D/A converter in a mono configuration. The MC1 also includes Bricasti's proprietary filter technology, critical to achieving optimum results in a modern reference D/A.
- Digital InputsXLR
- AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire, RCA: SPDIF, Optical: Toslink 44.1- 96k, USB 2, RJ45: Ethernet (Optional)
Sample Rates AES, SPDIF44.1 kHz, to, 192khz, DSD 64fs as DoP
Sample Rates USB44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs 128Fs as DoP
Sample Rates Ethernet44.1 kHz, to, 384kHz, DSD 64fs,128Fs as DoP
Jitter8 psec @ 48k / 6 psec @ 96k
Balanced Analog OutputsXLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
D/A ConversionPCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
Impedance40 ohm
Max output level+22 dbm
Min output level+8 dbm
Frequency Response @44.1k10 hz- 20 kHz +0dB, -.2 dB
Dynamic Range>120dB A-Weighted
THD+N @ 1k.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @ -30dbfs
Unbalanced Analog OutputsRCA
D/A ConversionPCM 24 bit delta sigma 8x oversampling
Impedance40 ohm
Output level+8 dbm (2V RMS)
Frequency Response @ 44.1k10 hz- 20 kHz -.2 dB
Dynamic Range>120dB A-Weighted
THD+N @ 1k.0006% @ 0dbfs / .0004% @-30dbfs
General Specifications
FinishAnodized Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 17” x 12“ x 4.5”
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Shipping Weight
- 18 lbs
- Mains Voltage
- 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50 Hz – 60 Hz factory set
- Trigger in
- TRS connector for 5V external trigger on ring.
- Power consumption
- 20 Watts
- Warranty parts and labor
- 3 years non transferable
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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