Audiolab M-DAC Digital Analogue Converter – Black

Here we have a digital to analogue converter from former British company Audiolab. Now owned by the International Audio Group their products are still designed and engineered here in Britain. One of their most popular components was this the original M-DAC winning a host of awards worldwide. Our example is in good fully working condition with a few very small blemishes. It is supplied in original packaging along with remote control unit, reprinted manual, mains cable/PSU and our standard three month warranty. Please note the rubberised texture on the remote has degraded and become slightly sticky to the touch.
Audiolab Say….
The industry leader in DAC products for the past 2 years M-DAC has racked up more awards and accolades than any other DAC on the market. Ample connectivity along with volume control and headphone out makes M-DAC one of the most versatile DAC’s on the market.
A wand like remote control handset allows you to switch inputs, select from preset digital filters and alter the display. The large clear screen allows you to see what input is being used and the sample rate being received.
Sporting the ESS flagship Sabre 9018 DAC chip M-DAC is able to reproduce digital audio with unmatched clarity and enthusiasm. Rest assured that using an M-DAC is the only way you will ever want to listen to your digital music collection now and for years to come.
Features:
Asynchronous USB supporting 24-bit/96 kHz with remote control of PC / MAC Media Player via HID support
2.7″ high contrast OLED display
CD/DVD SPDIF subcode embedded Track and Time Display
Advanced de-jittered optical and coaxial SPDIF output, with USB to SPDIF output.
26 internal regulated supply rails with 10 ultra-low noise, low impedance discrete regulators
7 user selectable digital filters
Specifications:
Digital Input: 2 x coaxial, 2 x TOSlink optical, 1 x USB
Digital Output: 1 x coaxial, 1x TOSlink optical
Output Voltage: RCA: 2.25 V RMS; XLR: 4.5 V RMS
Total Harmonic Distortion: RCA: < 0.002 %; XLR: < 0.0008 %
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.2 dB)
Dynamic Range: RCA: > 115 dB; XLR: > 122 dB
Crosstalk: RCA: < – 120 dB; XLR: < – 130 dB
Dimensions: 250 (W) x 252 (D) x 59 (H) mm
Weight: 4.95 kg

To read a review from What Hi-Fi? magazine please click here