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Atom DAC

This product has been discontinued. You might be interested in Atom DAC 2.

Atom DAC 2

$149.00

  • Covered by our 2-year transferable warranty

ATOM, STACKED

Atom DAC is built to pair with the enormously popular JDS Labs Atom Amp, adopting our latest XMOS based USB Audio Class 2 input stage with support for future firmware updates. A subtle light ring glows when in use, and automatically powers down during inactivity. A dedicated transformer ensures mains isolation. Stack Atom DAC with your Atom Amp and enjoy!

Features

MEMS OSCILLATOR

Atom DAC's USB engine is clocked by an SiTime MEMS oscillator with ±10ppm frequency stability, delivering pristine jitter.

UPGRADEABLE FIRMWARE

Atom DAC's XMOS based firmware configures and manages its USB input, with DFU support for future feature additions.

USB AUDIO CLASS 2

Atom DAC supports up to 32/384kHz PCM over a custom XMOS XU208 based UAC2 engine. While we claim no measurable superiority of high sampling rates, UAC2 and ASIO support satisfy your pursuit of bitperfect listening.

EXTERNALLY POWERED

Atom DAC is powered by a perfected supply network, with an external AC transformer and 10 regulators that ensure consistent rail voltage and super low ripple.

AUTOMATIC STANDBY

Atom DAC automatically enters standby after 15 minutes of inactivity, powering down its light ring and D/A circuitry, and audio wakes up within milliseconds. Standby can optionally be disabled by loading our 'sleepless' firmware.

DIFFERENTIAL SUMMING OUTPUT

Differential output of a AK4490EQ DAC is summed by a low noise NJR output stage, with DC coupling throughout. Drive any load you wish.

Specifications

DAC Performance

  • Frequency Response 10Hz-20kHz +/- 0.15dB
  • SINAD @ 1kHz 110 dB
  • THD+N 20Hz-20kHz < 0.0008%
  • IMD CCIF 19/20 kHz -6.03 dBFS 0.00013%
  • IMD SMPTE -6.03 dBFS 0.0017%
  • Noise (A-Weighted) -109 dBu
  • Dynamic Range (A-Weighted) 117 dB
  • Linearity Error -90 dBFS -0.06 dB
  • Crosstalk -10 dBFS 100K RCA -104 dB
  • USB Jitter Components 12kHz -124 dB
  • Maximum DAC Line-Output, 100K 2.00 VRMS
  • PCB Stackup 4 Layers

Dimensions

  • Case Dimensions 5.0 x 5.3 x 1.4 in
  • Weight 8 oz

Data Support

  • Audio Formats 16/44.1kHz thru 32/384kHz PCM
  • USB Interface USB Audio Class 2
  • USB Driver OS Support Windows 7/8/10, MacOS, Linux, Android

Connectivity

  • Digital Inputs USB
  • DAC Line-Output RCA

Packaged Items

  • Atom DAC
  • 15VAC Power Adapter
  • 3ft USB Type A to Type B Cable w/Ferrite
  • Rocker Power Switch

Firmware

Instructions & Guides

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