M2Tech Vaughan DAC

High-End DAC and Pre-Amplifier

The Vaughan DAC is the pinnacle of M2Tech's years of expertise in digital audio, offering class leading performance with 32bit/384kHz data rates and pre-amplifier functionality for the purest of signal paths in your audio system.

The Vaughan DAC is a digital-to-analog converter with 32 bits /384kHz capability and uses second generation hiFace technology. Vaughan features volume and balance controls, by both an encoder on the front panel, and the remote control. 

Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs are provided for system integration. Several digital inputs are provided including dual-AES (dual mono) capability, plus external clock input and I2S input. 

Vaughan uses 8 D/A IC's (4 per channel in mono mode). Integrated battery supply with battery charger and flexible battery management.

  • High-speed asynchronous USB connection
  • 8 conversion IC's (4 per channel)
  • Double set of digital inputs for dual AES capability via S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink and ST;I2S Straight Input
  • External Master Clock input
  • Headphone Amplifier
  • Remote Control
  • Single-ended RCA output
  • Balanced XLR output
  • Optional high current, low noise battery supply
  • Sampling Frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.2, 192, 352.8, 384
  • Resolution: 16 to 24bit (S/PDIF, AES/EBU and Optical), 16 to 32 bit via USB
  • Inputs: 4 x S/PDIF (2 x RCA and 2 x 75 ohm BNC), 2 x AES/EBU (2 x XLR), 2 x Optical Toslink, 2 x Optical AT&T, 1 x USB (Type B), a x I2S (RJ45), 1 x External Master Clock via BNC
  • External Clock Range: 10-25MHz (recommended 22.5792MHz or 24.576MHz)
  • SNR: 128db (Unbalanced) 131db (Balanced)
  • Outputs: 2.5Vrms (7.07Vpp @ 0dbs, unbalanced)
  • Headphone Output: 100mW @ 100 ohms
  • Voltage: 90-265VAC, 50-60Hz, Optional high current Lithium-Ion battery with charger
  • Size: 440(w) x 80(h) x 440(d)mm
A truly high-end DAC with battery power supply built in, and variable output for pre-amp function.

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