FS: Wyred 4 Sound DAC2-DSDse

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Wyred 4 Sound - DAC-2 DSDse w/accessories

FS: $1500 or $1675 w/Nordost USB cable

 

The W4S DAC-2 DSDse provides:

• Asynchronous USB input supports up to 32bit @ 384 kHz PCM and DSD64/DSD128 (galvanically isolated)
• ESS (ES9018) 32-bit DAC chipset w/8 channels run in quad-differential mode
• Power supply with oversized Toroid Transformer, with 115,000uf of capacitance from custom low ESR capacitors, 3 stages of filtering and discrete regulators
• Fully balanced design with balanced and unbalanced outputs
• A Fixed or Variable 32 bit volume control
• Min/Max settable output level for each input
• HomeTheater by-pass

 

The SE (Special Edition) version delivers the high-end philosophy to the DAC-2 with a number of upgraded components. More expensive custom 0.1% Vishay Z-Foil resistors in 20 locations on the analog board are utilized to replace the 1% Dale resistors. The master clock was upgraded to a Femto grade clock. The accuracy and overall quality of the master clock are crucial to obtaining optimum sound quality. Ultra-fast recovery Schottkey diodes and a series of premium grade inductors are also used to stabilize the current as it enters the power supply. The Special Edition regulator design is 100+ times quieter and faster than the one found in the DAC-2.

 

Digital Inputs: (1) Asynchronous USB Audio 2.0 (2) S/PDIF coax, (2) Optical TosLink, (1) AES/EBU balanced and (1) I²S connection via HDMI (not standard HDMI)
Output: (1) pair RCA (Unbalanced), (1) pair XLR Balanced

Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.25 inches X 8.25 inches X 13 inches

Weight: approx. 14 pounds

Retailed: $2,549.00

 

Includes:

• Owners Manual
• Remote Control
• OE Power cord
• 12v HT trigger patch cord
• W4S Recovery USB reclocker

          https://wyred4sound.com/products/digital-converters/recovery

          Retails: $159

• WireWorld Starlight 7 USB cable - 12-in jumper from Recovery to DAC

          Retails: $60

Can include:

• Nordost Blue Heaven USB (A/B) cable - 2-meter (is actually a little longer)

          https://nordost.com/leif/blue-heaven/blue-heaven-usb-cable.php

          Retails $349, will include for additional $175

 

I’m the original owner and purchased it in Dec. ’16, as present to myself 🙂.  I decided it was time to update my amp and pre-amp, which I should also post, and went Benchmark equipment. I have no complaints with the W4S DAC, as it sounds great! I simply decided to go with the Benchmark DAC to maintain system input/output synergy throughout. I take very good care of my equipment and everything is in very good to like new condition.

 

Buyer pays shipping and PayPal fee if any. Money Order or Certified Check also acceptable, but will not ship until it clears. Will ship Continental US via UPS or FedEx. It is double boxed in original packaging, ready to go!