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Nuprime Audio DAC-8
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The DAC-8 is a compact digital-to-analogue converter from NuPrime Audio, built with comprehensive DSD format support into a remarkably lightweight chassis. The DAC-8 brings NuPrime's considered engineering to a space-efficient digital conversion format.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches native DSD256, with PCM support up to 24-bit/384kHz. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level is 2V balanced. Signal-to-noise ratio is 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.005% at 22kHz. At a remarkably compact 55 x 235 x 281mm and just 2kg, the DAC-8 maintains a lightweight, space-efficient DAC chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, detailed conversion reflecting the strong 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the comprehensive DSD256 format support, representing accessible value packed into this remarkably compact, lightweight chassis.
Pairing
NuPrime's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader compact catalogue.
Alternatives
NuPrime's own DAC-10H offers a more accomplished alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches native DSD256, with PCM support up to 24-bit/384kHz. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level is 2V balanced. Signal-to-noise ratio is 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.005% at 22kHz. At a remarkably compact 55 x 235 x 281mm and just 2kg, the DAC-8 maintains a lightweight, space-efficient DAC chassis.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, detailed conversion reflecting the strong 110dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the comprehensive DSD256 format support, representing accessible value packed into this remarkably compact, lightweight chassis.
Pairing
NuPrime's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader compact catalogue.
Alternatives
NuPrime's own DAC-10H offers a more accomplished alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
DAC-8
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 384KHz/24Bit and Native DSD 256
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
2
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.005
Dimensions (mm)
55 x 235 x 281
Weight (kg)
2
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