Luxman DA-07X DAC

Luxman DA-07X DAC

A wealth of research and development went into Luxman D-07X SACD/CD player, released in 2022, highly acclaimed by reviewers and die-hard disc enthusiasts. Luxman are proud to introduce its logical successor, the DA-07X, Luxman new high-end D/A converter. By removing disc transport and playback protocols, Luxman were able to brush up functionality, sound quality, and performance to create a genuine, state-of-the-art DAC product.

In today’s music distribution market, streaming has become the rightful heir to CDs, a physical medium that has been around for over 40 years. Streamed audio is a genuine, contemporary source for today’s music lovers. Streaming services are attracting a great deal of attention, appearing one after another and offering excellent sound quality and ease of use to satisfy modern audio enthusiasts. As the techniques employed to supply digital sound sources develop, standalone D/A converters are becoming increasingly important to listeners, just as valid as conventional components, such as amplifiers and speakers.

The DA-07X inherits the slim format of the DA-06, a hit standalone DAC model released in 2013. However, this model is equipped with the cutting-edge digital processing capabilities inherited from Luxman recent flagship SACD/CD players, the D-10X. The DAC motherboard uses the same top-of-the-range BD34301EKV DAC chips from the ROHM “MUS-IC” series featured in Luxman D-10X and D-07X players, also in dual mono configuration. Via a proprietary USB input, the unit provides a powerful, high-resolution digital signal processing environment, supporting encoding rates up to 768kHz/32 bit for PCM signals and 22.5MHz for DSD data and comprehensive decoder functionality that fully supports advanced MQA encoding.

The analog output section employs fully balanced current/voltage conversion routines that independently process the differential outputs of each DAC chip, operating in dual mono mode, and high-quality, discrete buffer circuitry that also serves as an LPF stage, powerfully driving next-stage components. This combination achieves a wonderfully smooth and richly dynamic sound.

The exterior combines a finely finished, blasted white front panel with a large status window housing a newly adopted, high-definition OLED display, creating a pleasing and precise user interface.

The D-07X rises to the challenge of being a next-generation USB-equipped D/A converter, realizing an inspiring digital audio playback experience. Employing the latest digital processing technology, this model confidently handles a wide range of digital inputs and offers carefully crafted analog output circuitry, casting itself a central role in forward-looking audio systems. It is a perfect match for advanced, modern listening styles, not only as a component in conventional or complex hi-fi setups but also more intimately in combination with a network transport unit, such as Luxman NT-07X, or simply, through a headphone amplifier like Luxman P-750u MKII.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Luxman DA-07X DAC. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Luxman DA-07X DAC more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Luxman DA-07X DAC, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Luxman DA-07X DAC Specification:

• Format: 2-channel D/A converter
• Supported sampling frequencies:
•   USB input (PCM): 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96Hz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz (16, 24, 32bit)
•   USB input (DSD): 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (1bit)
•   COAX, OPT, AES/EBU input: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (16, 20, 24bit)
• Digital input:
•  USB x 1
•  COAX x 2
•  OPT x 2
•  Balanced (AES/EBU) x 1
• Digital output:
•  COAX x 1
•  OPT x 1
• Analog output:
•  Output voltage: Unbalanced 2.4V, Balanced 2.4V (DSD format 2.3V)
•  Output impedance: Unbalanced 300 ohm, Balanced 600 ohm
• Frequency response:
•  5Hz - 20kHz (+0, -0.4dB)
•  5Hz - 47kHz (+0, -3.0dB)
• Total harmonic distortion:
•   Unbalanced 0.001%
•   Balanced 0.001%
• S/N ratio: 124dB (IHF-A)
• DAC IC: ROHM BD34301EKV (monaural mode) x 2
• Power consumption: 21W
• Dimensions: 440(W) x 92(H) x 402(D) mm (includes front side knob of 14mm and rear side terminal of 8mm)
• Weight: 12.8kg (main)