Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter
When the original Musical Fidelity V-DAC was launched three years ago, it got excellent
reviews. The technical reviews, in particular, were outstanding, and the V-DAC proved to be popular with music loving audiophiles. Most competent reviewers realized that the V-DAC was the technical equal of other DACs up to ten times the price. The only real criticism was about its appearance.
In the last three years, computer audio has become more popular. To get the best out of computer audio, you need an asynchronous USB input. The original V-DAC did not have this.
The design improvements we have made for the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter are improved appearance and finish, add asynchronous USB input and if possible, improve the technical performance.
Contrary to what many may think, Musical Fidelity listened closely to what was said about the aesthetics of the V-DAC and we took the criticism to heart. We have made a substantial investment in the extrusion fabrication techniques for the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter. The result is that it looks much better and the finish is also vastly improved. The Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter looks classy and technical at the same time, which is a perfect combination for a DAC.
The fine line extrusion with premium finish brushing exudes quality. The front and back end pieces are now made from machined aluminium, twice as thick as before, giving the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter more perceived quality.
The new Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter has an asynchronous USB input. This is exactly the same technology and programming as used in our highly successful, enthusiastically reviewed V-Link.
What an amazing combination: superlative 24bit 192k upsampling reclocking V-DAC technology and a super-performance, asynchronous USB in one box. This is amazing stuff!
The original V-DAC had superlative technical performance. With very low
distortion (0.005%), low noise, excellent linearity and low jitter, it was equal to, or in many cases better than, DACs that were vastly more expensive.
The Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter improves upon the original V-DAC’s benchmark performance. We have halved the distortion (0.002%) and improved the stereo separation to an incredible –105dB.
By any standards, the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter is a new benchmark for superlative technical performance.
Musical Fidelity V-DAC II Digital to Analogue Converter Specification:
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Up sampling: 24 Bit/192kHz
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Output impedance: 47Ω
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Maximum output: 2.25V /97Ohm
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A-wtd S/N ratio (USB/SPDIF): 101.5dB / 108.8dB
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Total harmonic distortion: 0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)
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Frequency response: +0, -0.1dB (20Hz-20kHz)
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Digital Jitter (48kHz/24bit USB, S/PDIF) 90psec / ~10psec
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Resolution @ -105dB (USB, S/PDIF) +/-0.7dB / +/-0.1dB
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Power requirement: 12V DC 500mA
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Digital inputs: 1 RCA (coaxial), 1 TOSLINK (optical), 1 USB (type B)
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Line level outputs: 1 pair RCA sockets
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Power input: 1.3mm DC power socket
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Length: 170mm including terminals
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Width: 95mm
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Height: 40mm including “feet”
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Weight:Unit alone: 350g
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Unit packed in carton: 1Kg
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DC power supply: 12V 500mA (supplied)
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