DAC ₹NA
AD has evolved from its 1970s origins as a Pioneer off-shoot into a respected high-end standalone manufacturer of speakers and electronics; and the DA1000TX digital-to-analogue converter is a fine example of its wares. Like many of TAD’s designs, it is an understated product, built and engineered with obsessive care.
When we say understated, that doesn’t apply to its size. It is easily bigger than many premium power amplifiers and weighs in at a hefty 16.5kg. Make sure your hi-fi rack is strong enough to support it.
The front panel is pleasingly uncluttered, and this focused simplicity-first approach extends to the way the unit operates. While most DAC rivals offer a multitude of filter settings and other adjustments to allow users to tweak performance, TAD offers nothing in the way of fine-tuning. You hear what the engineers consider best – something that speaks to the company’s conviction in its approach to sound quality.
There are USB (type B), coaxial (x2) and optical digital inputs, alongside the less common AES/EBU. There is also a pair of digital outputs for those who want the option of doing extra processing. On the analogue side, there are balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, and on the front panel is a 6.3mm headphone socket.
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