"The
overall sound was quite impressive with a forward presence to the
midrange. Bass, and particularly the mid bass, were well defined with no
midrange bloat. High end definition was good with satisfactory microdynamic reproduction. The overall dynamic qualities of the DAC-2v2 SE were also impressive, no doubt, from a positive contribution made
by Wyred 4 Sounds's attention to the analog circuit design. The
soundstage was wide with good depth that contributed to my overall sonic
satisfaction with this basic setup." Greatest Bits Award.
- Steven Plaskin, Reviewer, AudioStream on the DAC-2v2 SE
Awards for DAC-2v2 series:
Have an original DAC-2 series DAC and want to upgrade to DAC-2v2? Click here. Be sure to click on the 'Feedback' link mid-page for customer testimonials on new and upgraded DAC-2v2 series DACs.
DAC 2v2 Series
Based on our immensely popular, multi-award-winning DAC-2 series (DAC-2, DAC-2 DSD and DAC-2 DSDse), our new DAC 2v2 series is like an upgraded "classic". At the heart of the 2v2 series is the all-new ESS Sabre 9028PRO for the DAC-2v2 or state-of-the-art, reference 9038PRO for the DAC-2v2SE. These new ESS PRO chips offer many significant improvements over their predecessors including higher SNR, more filters and
the latest iterartion of ESS' HyperStreamDAC technology. Additionally,
the new 2v2 series features fully-balanced circuitry, hi-res PCM and 4x
DSD-capability, remote control, volume control (to directly drive your
amplifier if desired), upgraded architecture and updated casework with a new color: anthracite gray.
DAC-2v2
At the heart of the DAC-2v2 is
remarkable new ESS Sabre 9028PRO chip. This new chip is a significant
improvement on the former flagship 9018S chip in many ways and we're
pleased to offer it in the newly redesigned DAC-2v2. Combined with our
proprietary discrete output stages, which optimize sonics, the DAC-2v2
delivers the most accurate and musical sound.
The back of the DAC-2v2 supports a host of digital connections: Coax, Toslink, AES/EBU, USB and I²S. The DAC-2v2's USB connection utilizes galvanic isolation to eliminate computer noise from the audio signal completely. The USB input, as well as the the balanced I²S input, both support PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz and quad DSD.
Integer mode compatibility allows
direct communication between the signal source for bit-perfect playback
in Mac systems. Additionally, the DSD interface
is driverless for Mac and Linux platforms, ensuring seamless
installation. A simple driver install is needed for USB streaming from
PC systems.
With its built-in volume
control functionality, the DAC-2v2 allows audiophiles with 100% digital
systems to completely eliminate the need for a pre-amp, reducing signal
processing and increasing transparency. Of course, the preamp section is fully defeatable for those with preamps that they prefer to use. The DAC-2v2 offers audiophiles the clearest window into their music and a truly sublime listening experience.
DAC-2v2 SE, with the reference 9038PRO DAC chip
Our flagship, special edition DAC-2v2
SE builds on the DAC-2v2 and is a tour-de-force in DAC technology and a
bonafide reference product by any standard. At it's heart, the new 2v2SE
gets the best DAC chip on the market, the ESS 9038PRO*. This chip is
absolutely state-of-the-art with respect to specs and sonics. The 2v2SE
is all about no-compromise, so how could we not use the best chip
available?
Enhancing the already stellar performance of our DAC-2v2, the DAC-2v2 SE includes an array of highly upgraded components: Vishay Z-Foil resistors, ultra-low noise discrete regulators, ultra-fast recovery Schottkey diodes, premium grade inductors, green OLED
display and a premium upgraded fuse. The culmination of these
enhancements is refined audio performance down to the minutest nuances.
Delivering the highest quality audio of our digital-to-analog convertors, the DAC-2v2 SE is like the DAC-2v2 on steroids! As with all our DAC v2 products, the DAC-2v2 SE is both an incredible performer and a great value for your dollar, easily outclassing DACs 3-4x the cost. With the DAC-2v2 SE, you will enjoy simply the best sound from your music system.
Femto grade clock upgrade option for DAC-2v2 (already included in DAC-2v2 SE model)
Accuracy and overall quality of the
master clock are crucial to obtaining optimum sound quality. The
standard clock is no slouch but you now have the option to upgrade to
the highest grade component available in its class. Implementation of
this femto grade clock optimizes audio quality by lowering phase jitter
by over 80% as well as greatly reducing phase noise in the digital
circuit. Clocks of this grade are typically found in DAC's retailing for $5K
or more! The DAC-2v2 SE model comes with this clock standard and for a
modest fee you can select the upgraded clock during the checkout process
for either the DAC-1v2 or DAC-2v2 models.
DAC-2v2 Features
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ESS Sabre 9028PRO 32 bit DAC chip
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W4S proprietary discrete output stages for optimum sonics
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ESS Time Domain Jitter Eliminator®
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Automatic oversampling for precise output filtering
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Asynchronous USB input and balanced I²S input support up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM and up to DSD256
- Improved audio quality through USB input
- USB 2.0 compliancy & ASIO 2.2 (Drivers support for Mac and Linux systems)
- Galvanic isolation
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Fully balanced design with balanced and unbalanced outputs
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Upgradable Digital, Output, and USB boards (designed for future improvements)
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Oversized toroidal transformer for solid and noise-free power
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88,000uF of filtering with W4S low ESR "super-cap" (same as used in the STP-SE)
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VFD display for input, sample rate, volume control, and configuration viewing
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Remote control
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Defeatable 32 bit volume control
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HT Bypass inputs (selectable via DC trigger)
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2x Coax inputs
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2x Toslink inputs
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1x AES/EBU input
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1x Balanced I2S input via HDMI cable (note: not standard HDMI cable format)
- Proprietary drivers for Windows (no drivers needed for Mac or Linux)
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Factory selectable mains 115/230VAC
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Compact size (8.5"W x 4.125"H x 13.5"D)
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14 lbs.
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Covered by a 5 YEAR WARRANTY
DAC-2v2 SE (adds the following to the DAC-2v2):
- ESS Sabre 9038PRO 32 bit DAC chip
- Custom Vishay Z-Foil resistors (0.1% tolerance and a +/-0.5ppm/°C)
- Femto Grade Clock (82 fSec phase jitter)
- Ultra-low noise discrete regulators (100+ times quieter and faster than the stock regulator)
- Ultra-fast recovery Schottkey diodes
- Premium grade inductors
- Upgraded fuse
- Green OLED display for input, sample rate, volume control, and configuration viewing
Please be aware: Due to the expensive specialty parts as well as the extensive labor involved, DAC-2v2 SE orders are non-refundable.
For more information, please visit this product's webpage.
