{"product_id":"dva-digital-preamplifier-dac-2","title":"DAC2","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"code-line code-active-line\" data-line=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SPRING 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"3\" class=\"code-line code-active-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DAC 2 is the best DAC that AVA has ever produced -- and is quite possibly the best anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"5\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe AVA DAC 2 is a high-performance digital to analog converter based around a famed AKM DAC IC and custom discrete class-A gain cells. Each of the DAC IC's differential output signals passes through a single reconstruction stage in a way that retains all the benefits of differential digital-to-analog conversion with both differential and single-ended outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"7\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis combination of a high-quality DAC IC, minimal analog processing, and the optimized performance of the discrete discrete class-A gain cells gives you an unprecedentedly pure signal -- no matter which output you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"9\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe DAC 2 has one USB, two coaxial S\/PDIF, and two optical S\/PDIF inputs. The variable level output is provided on both RCA and differential (i.e., \"balanced\") XLR jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"13\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOperation is via a touchscreen and remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"15\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eEverything you need. Pure and direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"17\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe are immensely proud of what we have accomplished with the DAC 2. Calling it \"stunning\" is an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"19\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo you want to use your analog sources with your \"digital first\" setup too? Then be sure to check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avahifi.com\/products\/dva-a2d\"\u003eA2D\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eaudiophile analog-to-digital converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-line=\"21\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"23\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-line=\"25\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"25\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne galvanically isolated USB input, USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2) compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"26\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo transformer isolated S\/PDIF RCA coaxial inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"27\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo TOSLINK-style S\/PDIF optical inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"29\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-line=\"31\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"31\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003ePCM up to 192kHz sample rates (coaxial and USB) or up to 96kHz (optical).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"32\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDSD128, and DSD64 (USB only, DoP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"34\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e(Additional formats may be supported upon full release.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"36\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne set of stereo differential (i.e., \"balanced\") XLR and one set of stereo RCA outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-line=\"38\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"38\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eXLR: Full-scale level of 5.5 volts zero-to-peak at maximum volume and can drive loads of 4kΩ or higher (i.e., 2kΩ or higher per hot\/cold output).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-line=\"39\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eRCA: Full-scale level of 2.8 volts zero-to-peak at maximum volume and can drive loads of 2kΩ or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-line=\"41\" class=\"code-line\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e120 VAC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio by Van Alstine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43089368088637,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2619\/1634\/products\/DP_DSC_1296.jpg?v=1668797398","url":"https:\/\/avahifi.com\/products\/dva-digital-preamplifier-dac-2","provider":"Audio by Van Alstine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}