Afveep Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The DSD2PCM is a simple yet very sophisticated converter that receives DSD/DoP from DSD files on your server via USB and outputs PCM at 88.2 or 176.4 sample rate. ALSO converts USB PCM to SPDIF. You'll just need a DAC (at least 24/176 capable) that accepts SPDIF via an unbalanced digital cable (standard RCA or BNC with supplied adaptor) and USB and SPDIF cables (not supplied). All DSD2PCM conversion is done on board to eliminate computer CPU load and is compliant with the DSD over PCM (DoP) v1 specification. The DSD2PCM conversion incorporates sophisticated proprietary filters seldom found is realtime playback software. The converters are powered by an internal custom low noise linear power supply. The DSD2PCM converter is designed and built by Simple Design here in the US- certainly one of the leaders in advancing computer audio. This can't be more simple to use- just connect a USB cable from your Mac/PC/Server to the box and a SPDIF cable (RCA or BNC) between the converter and your DAC. Plug in the AC cord and you'll be listening to DSD. Also passes through all PCM sampling rates via asynchronous USB so if you need a converter for a non-USB DAC, this can be used as well. TO BE CLEAR, this is NOT a DAC. Totally sonically transparent. This unit is in perfect condition- placed on my rack, turned on, and worked perfectly until my DAC got DSD via a firmware update, so I no longer need this converter. Ground shipping included in the US only. 120v. Size is only 7 1/4'w x 2.75"h x 11"d. PayPal fee included for US buyers. Original price $1,099.00 Selling price $ 350.00 Will accept PayPal or bank check. Tidal Audio Agoria Loudspeakers; VAC Master preamp; Merrill Audio Christine preamp, Merrill Audio Jens & VAC Renaissance Phono Preamps; Bricasti M28 & Merrill Audio Element 118 Monoblock Amplifiers; Sonore Signature RenduSE Optical network player; Bricasti M12 Source Controller/ DAC; Spiral Groove SG-2 TT with Centroid Arm & Transfiguration Proteus Diamond Cartridge; Ampex ATR-102 Reel-Reel with Merrill Audio Master tape head preamplifier; Ansuz signal and power cabling and power distribution; Symposium Isis racks INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: Dealer- XtremeFidelity.net (VAC, Bricasti, Merrill Audio, Sonore, Ansuz, Synergistic Research & others) Link to comment
wappinghigh Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Nice bit of kit… pity it's not the 12V version…. I would have bought it in a heart beat if it was New simplified setup: STEREO- Primary listening Area: Cullen Circuits Mod ZP90> Benchmark DAC1>RotelRKB250 Power amp>KEF Q Series. Secondary listening areas: 1/ QNAP 119P II(running MinimServer)>UPnP>Linn Majik DSI>Linn Majik 140's. 2/ (Source awaiting)>Invicta DAC>RotelRKB2100 Power amp>Rega's. Tertiary multiroom areas: Same QNAP>SMB>Sonos>Various. MULTICHANNEL- MacMini>A+(Standalone mode)>Exasound e28 >5.1 analog out>Yamaha Avantage Receiver>Pre-outs>Linn Chakra power amps>Linn Katan front and sides. Linn Trikan Centre. Velodyne SPL1000 Ultra Link to comment
Afveep Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sold. Tidal Audio Agoria Loudspeakers; VAC Master preamp; Merrill Audio Christine preamp, Merrill Audio Jens & VAC Renaissance Phono Preamps; Bricasti M28 & Merrill Audio Element 118 Monoblock Amplifiers; Sonore Signature RenduSE Optical network player; Bricasti M12 Source Controller/ DAC; Spiral Groove SG-2 TT with Centroid Arm & Transfiguration Proteus Diamond Cartridge; Ampex ATR-102 Reel-Reel with Merrill Audio Master tape head preamplifier; Ansuz signal and power cabling and power distribution; Symposium Isis racks INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: Dealer- XtremeFidelity.net (VAC, Bricasti, Merrill Audio, Sonore, Ansuz, Synergistic Research & others) Link to comment
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