Chord DAVE DAC / Preamplifier / Headphone Amplifier (OPEN)

Highlights

• •Proprietary FPGA-based DAC: Delivers superior noise shaping and timing precision for exceptional audio fidelity
• •Direct digital volume control: Maintains signal purity by sending audio directly to your power amplifier
• •Multiple high-speed inputs: Supports BNC coax, AES, XLR, fiber optic Toslink, and USB for versatile connectivity
• •Large stainless steel rotary controller: Enables intuitive, direct device interaction and easy setup
• •Full-sized LCD display: Provides real-time input, sample rate, volume, and configuration information

Specs

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, flat within 0.1 dB

HF Filter

Off

Filter Order

164,000

Sample Rates Supported

44.1 kHz, 768 kHz, 16/32-bit DSD64 to DSD512

Inputs

4 x 75 Ω S/PDIF BNC coax (44.1 kHz to 384 kHz), 1 x AES XLR (44.1 kHz to 96 kHz), 2 x fiber optic Toslink (44.1 kHz to 96 kHz), 1 x USB Type B (44.1 kHz to 768 kHz)

Outputs

1x stereo pair unbalanced RCA, 1x stereo pair balanced XLR, 1x 1/4" TRS headphone output

Dimensions

3.1 x 13.2 x 6.7 in (8 x 33.5 x 15.2 cm)

Weight

11 lb (5 kg)