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Sugden Masterclass DAC-4 Digital-to-Analog Converter
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
About the Masterclass Series
The award winning Masterclass series has been in continuous production for over seventeen years. During this time the family has grown and benefited from significant improvements and upgrades. Recent arrivals include an entry level power amplifier, digital converter and headphone pre-amplifier. Like all Sugden products each Masterclass is handmade at our factory in Yorkshire, England by a single highly skilled technician with many years experience.
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Inputs: Three SPDIF coaxial, two SPDIF optical, One USB type — B, Mains IEC socket
Outputs: One RCA stereo analogue — One digital coaxial
Front Panel Controls: Power switch, power lamp, input selector switch, digital lock lamp
Output: 2.15 Volts
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1.5dB points
Signal to Noise: >80dB
Gross Weight (packed): 5kgs
Dimensions: 90 x 250 x 330mm (hwd)
Digital Input: SPDIF 16-24 bit word length, with sample rates from — 32 to 96kHz
Power Consumption: 12 Watts
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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The Audio Note (UK) DAC1.1x/II Digital to Analogue converter has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfils all Audio Note (UK) Level 1 criteria: -
Materials and component quality
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The Audio Note (UK) DAC2.1x Digital to Analogue converter has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfils all Audio Note (UK) Level 2 criteria: -
Valve rectification
Materials and component quality
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The Audio Note (UK) DAC3.1x Digital to Analogue converter has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfils all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: -
Valve rectification
Materials and component quality
CEC DA 5 - D/A Converter- USB Sound System32bit/384 kHz PCM - DSD 256/11.2 MHz.
The new CEC DA 5 sits at the center of the audio listening stage weather you enjoy music via CD Transport, reproduce high resolution music source at its highest level of DSD 256 through PCs, try to adjust the sound volume by the digital volume control, or to just listen with your headphones.
CEC's proprietary digital signal transmission system "SUPERLINK" D/A converter compatible with CD transports and players equipped with a D-SUB-9 or four BNC terminals.
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Qutest is a What Hi-Fi? Award-winning DAC with a performance that belies its compact dimensions. With DAC architecture based on our class-leading FPGA tech, Qutest offers unrivalled sound quality gains.
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Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.
Key Features: Chord Custom FPGA DAC - 49,152 Taps - 6 hours + Battery Life - 768kHz Micro USB Input - 384kHz Coax Jack Input - 768kHz Dual Data Mode Jack Input - 96kHz Optical Input - Bluetooth® wireless technology - 1x ¼” Headphone Output - 1x 3.5mm Headphone Output - Unbalanced RCA Outputs - Supports up to 768kHz - DSD512 (8x) Native - Native DSD Support - 4x Playback Filters - 3x Crossfeed Function - Supports up to 800Ω - IR Remote Control Included - CNC Aluminium Chassis - Roon tested.
Developed from the multi-award-winning transportable Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. TT 2 sets a new benchmark for table top DACs, eclipsed only by our flagship DAVE.
Key Features: Roon tested.
Using technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the world’s most advanced digital filter. When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it is capable of redefining digital audio sound quality.
Key Features: Chord Custom Coded FPGA - 1,015,808 Taps - Upsampling to 768kHz - USB Input - 2x BNC S/PDIF Input - Optical Input - Dual Data Mode BNC O/P - BNC S/PDIF Output - Optical Output - Solid Aluminum Chassis - Convection Cooled - IR Remote Control Included - Roon tested.
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A reference-class digital audio upscaler featuring groundbreaking proprietary Blackbird WTA filter technology for unprecedented timing accuracy. Powered by 5x Xilinx FPGAs, the Quartet upscaler also benefits from an integrated Pulse Array ADC to upgrade analogue sources, too. Supplied with a sophisticated RF-rejecting power supply.
Giving new life to digital sources A new command center, opening up your listening experience to the future.
Major evolution in the Digital Sharing range, Métronome presents the DSC mini, the converter designed to be paired with the DSS 2.
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Le DAC 3 represents a new milestone in the evolution of Métronome devices. Available with optional streaming module.
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c|AQWO 2 is the second generation of this most sophisticated converter from the Métronome brand. Now equipped with two conversion lines (ESS and AKM), it retains the famous Métronome feature that allows you to choose your output mode (transistor or tube) at any time according to your listening preferences (optional).
The Soulnote D-1N ver.2 is an updated version of the D-1N DAC, maintaining its discrete non-NFB output stage and dual-mono design while introducing circuit and mechanical refinements for improved stability and musical flow.
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D/A CONVERTER – available in Premium Silver/Premium Black.
The greatest feature of the D-2—and the key to its exceptional sound quality—was its large-scale, non-feedback discrete amplifier, comparable to that of a power amplifier. The D-2 Ver.2 incorporates the latest version of this circuit, the New Type-R, developed for the E-3 and refined specifically for use with the DAC. This design achieves true twin-mono construction, with the power supply and other components arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides.
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D/A CONVERTER – available in Premium Silver/Premium Black.
The ultimate D/A converter with ZERO asynchronous circuits.
CLOCK GENERATOR – available in Premium Silver/Premium Black.
Born out of discovery of World-first designing principle. It's an incredible breakthrough in designing Clock generator.
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
Ultra-precise, high-performance DAC. Featuring dual mono SABRE DACs, dual linear power supply, and MEMS clock for ultimate audio purity.
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DAC0.1x converter uses a Philips TDA1543 stereo D/A converter chip and features a 6111WA valve zero feedback output stage.
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