Musical Fidelity X-DACv8 Digital to Analogue Converter

The X-DACv8's technical performance is right out with the very best available at any price. When compared to a kW25, apart from a different noise ratio, the X-DACv8 equals it in almost every department. Sonically the X-DACv8 is virtually indistinguishable from the kW25. Only in the finest, most exotic, most expensive and most powerful system will the differences between the X-DACv8 and the kW25 become apparent. When the technical performance and sound quality are coupled to its competitve price and multiple inputs including USB and X-DACv8 offers extraordinary value-for-money.

Features

Four switchable digital inputs (one is USB). Allows inputs from different digital sources including your computer or hard disc drive.

Tube/transitor output stage. Allows you to select tube or transistor to optimize the sound to your tastes and recordings.

Super low noise. Music comes from a black velvet background with incredible dynamic range and punch.

Ultra low distortion. Clean, clean sound.

The state-of-the-art linearity. Keeps the sound perfectly defined down to sub-audible levels.

 24-bit 192K true upsampling. Gives you real master tape quality from standard 16-bit recordings.

 Power supply outlet for the X-RAYv8. Allows the X-RAYv8 to be used as the transport for the X-DACv8 and creates a virtual kW25 CD replay system.

Specifications

DAC:

 
DAC circuit
24 bit Delta-Sigma (Bit stream) dual differential 8X over sampling

Up sampling
192kHz

Total correlated jitter
<135 pS

Linearity
<0.1dB down to -96dB

Output digital 0dB level
2.18VRMS at 1kHz nominal

Analogue output impedance
47 Ohms

Frequency response
10Hz to 20kHz -0.2dB max

Channel separation
>105dB 20Hz to 20 kHz

 Signal/noise ratio
 >117dB "A" weighted

Total harmonic distortion
<0.003% 10Hz to 20 kHz

 
Connections:

Digital inputs

1 USB 1.1 [32, 44.1, 48 kHz sample rates] connection for computer only
3 S/PDIF (RCA connector)

Digital outputs

1 S/PDIF (RCA connector)

Line level analogue outputs:

1 pair RCA

 
Power requirement:

100 / 115 / 230Volts AC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set),

16 W no devices connected, idle

26 W all devices connected, idle

30 W maximum

 
Weight:

 Unit unboxed
4.15kg, 9.13lbs

In shipping carton
6.4kg, 14.1lbs

 
Dimensions:

Wide
219mm, 8.6 inches

High including feet
88mm, 3.5 inches

Deep including terminals
340mm, 13.4 inches

 
Standard accessories:

 Remote control (X-v8 series, universal type),
2 batteries size LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type 10A IEC Mains lead