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Gryphon Audio KALLIOPE
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The Gryphon Kalliope digital-to-analog converter, named after her, in addition to supporting the PCM audio format with parameters up to 32 bits / 384 kHz, is one of the few devices of this type capable of receiving a DSD stream. This know-how using pulse-density modulation at sampling rates up to 6.144 MHz, previously used in the production of SACD audiophile discs, continues to live on in the form of an ever-expanding library of files with the highest resolution available to consumers today.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    KALLIOPE

  • Conversion type

    N/A

  • Engine

    ESS SABRE ES9018

  • DSD compatability

    Yes

  • Parameters

    up to 32 bit / 384 kHz and DSD512

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • 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)

    30

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    30

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    <0,0070

  • Dimensions (mm)

    480 x 135 x 387

  • Weight (kg)

    10.6

  • Official link

    https://gryphon-audio.dk/the-collection/d-a-converters/kalliope/

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