Weiss DAC501 DAC – Black

Here have a high-end Digital to Analogue Converter from Swiss company Weiss. Weiss refers to the unit as a “DSP D/A converter and network renderer” as it comes with a number of extra DSP (Digital Signal Processing) features as well as a rather excellent headphone amplifier. Also using the iOS app you are able to play tracks from the likes of Qobuz and Tidal. Our unit is in excellent condition coming in original factory packaging along with remote control, manual, mains cable plus of course our standard three month warranty.
Weiss Engineering Say….
Unveil the true sound of the audio material with the compact DAC501 digital-to-analogue converter. The DAC501 goes beyond simply reproducing your sound — it also lets you correct frequency imbalances in your room and adjust the sound to better suit your preference.
The DAC501 is not only one of the best digital-to-analogue converters available on the market today, offering an accurate and soulful presentation of the audio.
It also includes user-configurable settings, from room EQ and de-essing to crosstalk cancellation, dynamics compensation, loudness control, and even vinyl emulation.
The DAC501 comes with digital inputs in numerous formats and has both balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs. All standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128 are supported.
Furthermore, the unit functions as a preamp, headphone amp, and streamer (UPnP/ROON).
The DAC501 also seamlessly integrates with the JPLAY iOS app – you can enjoy your favourite tracks from Qobuz, Tidal, and your local collection, all in one unified library.
To achieve its exceptional performance specifications, the DAC501 uses dual 32-bit D/A converter chips, with two conversion channels per audio channel.
It also uses an internal high-precision/low jitter clock generator for ultra-stable clocking of the D/A converter section.
The built-in audio processing is based on the same trailblazing algorithms used in Weiss Engineering’s professional audio tools.
So with the DAC501, you can adjust your audio using the same professional-grade algorithms that were likely used to mix and master the original recording.
The DAC501 comes with an IR remote control which can be used to select the active input and output, the DSP audio processing presets, and switch power on and off.
Furthermore, it is possible to control and configure the DAC501 via a web browser, which adds detailed control of the DSP processing and preset management.
Specifications:
Digital Inputs: XLR connector; RCA connector; TOSlink connector (optical); USB type B connector; RJ45 Ethernet connector
Sampling frequencies: AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz; USB and RJ45 Ethernet inputs: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, DSD64, DSD128; TOSlink input: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Input word-length: max. 24 / 32 Bits
Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR connectors; 2 x RCA connectors; 1 x 6.3mm Jack socket for headphones
Frequency Response: Fs = 44.1 kHz, 0 Hz…20 kHz: within ± 0.25 dB; Fs = 88.2 kHz, 0 Hz…20 kHz: within ± 0.25 dB; Fs = 88.2 kHz, 0 Hz…40 kHz: within ± 0.8 dB; Fs = 176.4 kHz, 0 Hz…20 kHz: within ± 0.25 dB; Fs = 176.4 kHz, 0 Hz…40 kHz: within ± 0.8 dB; Fs = 176.4 kHz, 0 Hz…80 kHz: within ± 2.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N): -111 dB r at -3 dB FS input level; -125 dB r at -40 dB FS input level; -125 dB r at -70 dB FS input level
Linearity: At 0 dB FS to -120 dB FS input level: less than ±0.2 dB deviation from ideal
Spurious components (including harmonics): At 0 dB FS input level, maximum output level, 1 kHz, all components at less than -110 dB At 0 dB FS input level, maximum output level, 4 kHz, all components at less than -110 dB
Crosstalk: Better than 110 dB, 20 Hz…20 kHz
Inter channel Phase Response: ±0.3° 20 Hz…20 kHz ±0.6° 20 Hz…40 kHz
Power:
Mains voltage: 100…120 V or 200…240 V, automatic voltage selection
Power consumption: 25 VA max; 2.2 VA (Stand-by)
Dimensions: 188 (W) x 300 (D) x 72 (H) mm
Weight: 6.0 kg

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