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Weiss Engineering DAC502
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The Weiss Engineering DAC502 is a DAC and preamplifier from the Swiss maker of professional audio and mastering-studio equipment. It brings that studio engineering into a component for the home.
Key specs that matter
The DAC502 decodes PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD128. Frequency response runs from 20 Hz to 20 kHz within plus or minus 3 dB. Output level is selectable, reaching 7.957 V from the balanced outputs and 3.98 V from the single-ended outputs. THD plus noise is rated at 0.00014% at 22 kHz. The chassis is comparatively slim at 450 x 300 x 66 mm, and the unit weighs 5 kg.
Pairing
Thanks to the selectable output level, the DAC502 suits power amplifiers with widely differing input sensitivity and works as a complete preamplifier with no separate gain stage in between.
Alternatives
The Weiss DAC204 MK2 is another DAC from the same maker.
Key specs that matter
The DAC502 decodes PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD128. Frequency response runs from 20 Hz to 20 kHz within plus or minus 3 dB. Output level is selectable, reaching 7.957 V from the balanced outputs and 3.98 V from the single-ended outputs. THD plus noise is rated at 0.00014% at 22 kHz. The chassis is comparatively slim at 450 x 300 x 66 mm, and the unit weighs 5 kg.
Pairing
Thanks to the selectable output level, the DAC502 suits power amplifiers with widely differing input sensitivity and works as a complete preamplifier with no separate gain stage in between.
Alternatives
The Weiss DAC204 MK2 is another DAC from the same maker.
Specifications
Model name
Weiss DAC502
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/384 and DSD128
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
7.957 (selectable)
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
3.98 (selectable)
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)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.00014
Dimensions (mm)
450 x 300 x 66
Weight (kg)
5
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