D100 24-bit Stereo DAC
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The D100 stereo digital to analog converter is the sum of our quest for true audio fidelity. By combining the highest quality components with a solid scientific foundation, the D100 produces music that is free of coloration and true to the source.
Digital audio is processed by a Wolfson WM8804 which provides excellent jitter rejection. The signal is then fed to a pair of Burr-Brown PCM1794A chips operating in mono mode for the greatest dynamic range, highest signal-to-noise ratio, and complete channel separation.
The majority of high-end audio DACs utilize an active analog output stage comprised of op-amps, feedback circuitry, and additional filters. In contrast the D100 output stage is entirely passive and consists of 0.1% resistors with Jensen JT-11-EMCF transformers—the output is a pure audio signal.
The D100 Mk2 features new Jensen transformers that provide an additional 6dB of gain while maintaining the same sonic characteristic of the D100.
Reviews
...the D100 impressed with its pure and relaxed presentation.
...a remarkable sonic achievement...
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...natural and not fatiguing...
...with the Neko and Primaluna, I didn't want to stop...
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...separation is greater than...any digital components I have auditioned in the past.
...life-like, vivid and palpable...
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...the cat's whiskers in terms of digital value...
...I was officially and certifiably impressed...
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...a stellar performer.
...the DAC to beat for reasonably priced digital excellence.
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As soon as I settled down to listen...WOW.
...the best DAC I've used to date.
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The sound? Pure bliss.
A clean uncolored sound that is bit-perfect from its source.
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..."clean and natural."
"Blackbird" sounded with the D100 as good as I've heard it.
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Features
- 16-bit and 24-bit, 44.1kHz - 192kHz audio (176.4kHz not supported).
- Optical and transformer isolated coaxial inputs.
- Dual PCM1794A chips in mono configuration.
- Passive transformer-based analog output stage.
- Tantalum capacitors, 0.1% output resistors.
- Balanced XLR outputs.
- RCA connections supported by XLR to RCA interconnects, available separately.
RCA output jacks available as an option. - Gold plated input and output connectors.
- High quality steel enclosure.
- Toroidal power transformer in separate shielded compartment.
Specifications
| Inputs | optical and coaxial S/PDIF |
| Outputs | balanced XLR (single-ended RCA via interconnects) single-ended RCA available as an option |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+0 -0.10dB); 3Hz - 22kHz (-3dB) @ 44.1kHz 20Hz - 20kHz (+0 -0.05dB); 3Hz - 31kHz (-3dB) @ 96kHz |
| THD+N | <0.005% @ 44.1kHz -0dBFS <0.012% @ 96kHz -0dBFS |
| Dimensions | 10.5" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 6.5" (D) |
| Weight | 5 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Power | 120 or 240 Volts AC |
Measurements
Frequency Response
THD+N vs. Freq. (-3dBFS)
THD+N vs. Freq. (-0dBFS)
THD+N vs. Amplitude
Linearity
Crosstalk
Multitone THD+N
