Audio Note DAC 2.1x
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Model name
DAC 2.1x
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
Analogue Devices AD1865N
DSD compatability
N/A
Parameters
up to 18 bit / 96 kHz
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
3.2
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
110
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
75
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
600
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
145 x 300 x 415
Weight (kg)
5.1
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