Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 2.

[karmanfamily]

Up for sale is a Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 2

Model:
Alpha DAC Series 2

Type:
Digital to Analog Converter

Color:
Silver front

Voltage:
120V 50/60Hz

Condition:
9/10
The Alpha DAC looks as new. Could pass for a 10/10 easily.

Functionality:
I have tested the Alpha DAC and it works as intended and sounds absolutely amazing.

No. of Owners:
2

Age:
Not sure

Tobacco/Pet Free:
Yes

Repair History:
None

Included are:
Alpha DAC Series 2
Remote
Manual
Power Cord
Original Box

Product Highlights:
The Alpha DAC Series 2 employs new clocking and isolation technologies that provide enhanced imaging precision, timbrel purity and resolution.
Unequaled interpolation technology up-samples 44.1kHz CD’s to provide almost 176.4kHz quality and produces superb fidelity at all sampling rates from 32kHz to 192kHz
IR remote control of all functions including volume and balance allows direct connection to power amplifiers
Advanced input signal jitter rejection

Specifications:
Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz
Input word length: 24-bit
Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced
Digital Inputs: AES - Single XLR 110Ω, SPDIF1 - BNC 75Ω, SPDIF2 - BNC 75Ω, Toslink - Optical
HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates
Multiple digital filter options
Balanced analog output level: +18dBu maximum, +12dBu or lower recommended
Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended
Digital attenuation and balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step trim, 60dB range
Frequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz, - 3dB at 59kHz
for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates
Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS
THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS
Firmware field upgradeable through signal inputs
Enclosure dimensions: 1.75”H X 16.5”W x 10.4”D, 19” rack mount option
Mains power: 120/VAC, 50/60Hz, IEC power input connector
Power consumption: 25W, designed for continuous operation

Review:
My own review: I have owned and listened to at least 50 different DACs varying from $100-$10,000 and the Alpha DAC stands out above all of them with its natural and very realistic sound. If I could, I'd keep it. It would be my end game DAC.

MSRP $4995, I am asking $2499.99

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Shipping:
Shipping inside the USA is FREE.
International Shipping is done through USPS.
Shipping weight is 12 lbs and the box measures 21x16x8.

Payment:
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[karmanfamily]

Price drop to $2300

[karmanfamily]

Price drop to $2100