Audio Analogue AADAC

The new AAdac is the latest product in the PureAA line. Just like the AAcento and AAphono, it perfectly embodies the Audio Analogue philosophy: its simple design, remarkable sound performance, meticulous finish, and careful selection of materials and components make it the perfect companion for your digital sources. The AAdac offers a wide range of functions. During setup, you can adjust the LED intensity, change the channel balance, select one of seven different digital filters, and set it to volume-controlled mode to use it as a preamplifier. High-performance D/A converter supporting up to 32-bit/768 kHz using the Sabre ES9038. Amanero USB converter supporting up to 32-bit/384 kHz. Native DSD up to DSD512. Seven different digital filters. SPDIF, Toslink, and AES/EBU digital inputs. High-quality Bluetooth aptX wireless input. Separate boards for each stage. Separate power supplies dedicated to the digital and analogue sections. Fully balanced output stage with discrete, audiophile-grade components to perfectly complement the ultra-low-noise, ultra-low-distortion digital stage. High-quality headphone output. Can be used in direct (DAC) or volume-controlled (DAC + preamp) mode. Drivers for using the AAdac with computers running Windows are available for download. Full-bodied, fluid sound. Expressive and articulate midrange. Excellent when used as a digital preamplifier.

Type DAC/preamplifier File compatibility PCM 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD512 Inputs USB Type B, AES/EBU, optical, coax x 2 Bluetooth Optional (price tbc) Outputs Balanced XLR, single-ended RCA Remote control Yes Headphone output Yes Output level 2.9 µV (22 Hz–20 kHz) Output level (A-weighted) 2.1 µV Output voltage – balanced (1 kHz/0 dB) 3.35 VRMS Output voltage – unbalanced (1 kHz/0 dB) 3.35 VRMS Dynamic range (A-weighted) 124 dB THD+N (1 dB, 1 kHz, FS = 48 kHz) -108 dB ENOB 17.65-bit Standby power consumption (230 VAC) 0.7 W Dimensions (HxWxD) 100x220x390 mm Weight 5.5 kg