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Canor Audio DAC 2.10
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The DAC 2.10 is a digital-to-analogue converter from Canor Audio, built around dual ESS9038Q2M conversion chips with healthy output levels. This model represents Canor Audio's serious current standalone DAC offering, extending the brand's characteristic engineering approach into a dedicated digital conversion component.
Position in line
It sits alongside the Verto D4S in Canor Audio's DAC hierarchy. This positioning alongside the Verto D4S suggests Canor Audio offers more than one route into its digital conversion catalogue, likely differentiated by specific conversion chip configuration or connectivity.
Key specs that matter
The conversion engine uses two ESS9038Q2M chips, a dual-chip configuration often used for genuine channel separation or additional processing headroom. It handles PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, an exceptionally wide format range. Output level is 4 V balanced and 2 V single-ended. Output impedance is 200 ohms for both connections.
Sound and use context
Expect a clean, wide-format presentation typical of the well-regarded ESS9038Q2M conversion platform, used here in a genuine dual-chip configuration - a capable performer reflecting Canor Audio's considerable engineering investment in digital conversion technology.
Pairing
The healthy 4 V balanced output offers strong drive into a preamplifier directly, worth confirming gain compatibility with the specific downstream component before purchase.
Alternatives
Canor Audio's Verto D4S sits alongside this model in the brand's DAC hierarchy, worth comparing directly with a dealer on specific conversion configuration and connectivity before choosing between these positioned Canor Audio digital converters. Canor Audio extensive dealer network makes arranging a direct comparison against the Verto D4S practical, helping clarify exactly which conversion configuration and connectivity best suits a specific system. Standard analogue outputs work with any preamplifier accepting a conventional source connection. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing between the DAC 2.10 and Verto D4S. A dealer demonstration remains worthwhile before committing to any specific purchase. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing. Standard analogue outputs work with any preamplifier accepting a conventional source connection. A dealer demonstration remains worthwhile.
Position in line
It sits alongside the Verto D4S in Canor Audio's DAC hierarchy. This positioning alongside the Verto D4S suggests Canor Audio offers more than one route into its digital conversion catalogue, likely differentiated by specific conversion chip configuration or connectivity.
Key specs that matter
The conversion engine uses two ESS9038Q2M chips, a dual-chip configuration often used for genuine channel separation or additional processing headroom. It handles PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, an exceptionally wide format range. Output level is 4 V balanced and 2 V single-ended. Output impedance is 200 ohms for both connections.
Sound and use context
Expect a clean, wide-format presentation typical of the well-regarded ESS9038Q2M conversion platform, used here in a genuine dual-chip configuration - a capable performer reflecting Canor Audio's considerable engineering investment in digital conversion technology.
Pairing
The healthy 4 V balanced output offers strong drive into a preamplifier directly, worth confirming gain compatibility with the specific downstream component before purchase.
Alternatives
Canor Audio's Verto D4S sits alongside this model in the brand's DAC hierarchy, worth comparing directly with a dealer on specific conversion configuration and connectivity before choosing between these positioned Canor Audio digital converters. Canor Audio extensive dealer network makes arranging a direct comparison against the Verto D4S practical, helping clarify exactly which conversion configuration and connectivity best suits a specific system. Standard analogue outputs work with any preamplifier accepting a conventional source connection. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing between the DAC 2.10 and Verto D4S. A dealer demonstration remains worthwhile before committing to any specific purchase. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing. Standard analogue outputs work with any preamplifier accepting a conventional source connection. A dealer demonstration remains worthwhile.
Specifications
Model name
DAC 2.10
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
2 x ESS9038Q2M
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 32 bit / 768 kHz and DSD512
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
4
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
2
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
200
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
200
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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