DACs — PS Audio GainCell DAC
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PS Audio GainCell DAC
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Specifications
Model name
GainCell DAC
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and DSD128
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Gain (dBu)
12
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100 000
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
47 000
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
200
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
<0.05
Dimensions (mm)
432 × 76 × 305
Weight (kg)
6.1
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