DACs — Aries Cerat Ithaka Digital
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Aries Cerat Ithaka Digital
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Specifications
Model name
Ithaka Digital
Conversion type
R2R
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
N/A
Parameters
up to 24/384KHz
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)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
1
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
1
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
540 x 580 x 165
Weight (kg)
160
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