DAC X+ - D/A Converter

The DAC X+ is all about accuracy. First a highly accurate reference clock is generated and this is used to locking together a special Sample Rate Converter and the Digital to Analogue Converter for maximum digital accuracy. After re-clocking (from a wide number of available original sample rates) the signal is up sampled to 192kHz before feeding to twin stereo DAC’s designed in dual mono configuration enabling balanced operation. Operational elements of the system, such as the digital control signals, are optically isolated from the twin mono DAC cards improving the clarity of the system. The re-clocked digital signal benefits from the development of a carefully specified power supply system. Based on a custom designed ultra low noise torroidal power transformer, the power is cascaded through a number of sophisticated regulation stages and isolation techniques that ensure each section receives an unrestricted, noise free, power supply.

Each input may be re-named from a wide list of options within the menu allowing the owner to customise the DAC’s input options to match their own system options. The input names are displayed on the clear soft green backlit LCD display matching all other Cyrus components.

Although the DAC X+ will slave “on”, through the Master Control BUS with any Cyrus CD player, it will act as and respond to preamplifier remote commands if fitted with the optional preamplifier.

The result is an easy to use, compact unit, that is able to elevate the performance of many source components massively extending the performance and useful life of a consumers investment in Cyrus (and other) audio and video components.