Merging Technologies 8ch Line D/A V3 Expansion Card DSD/DXD

About: Merging Technologies 8ch Line D/A V3 Expansion Card DSD/DXD

The DA8V3P is a high-quality digital to analog card with 8 output channels for use in Merging Hapi Mk III devices. As was proven in numerous tests, this DA8V3P card is the quietest multichannel D/A converter available on the market. Its impressive specifications include a typical dynamic range of 125 dB (> 128 dB A-weighted) and THD+N below -116 dB.

The low phase noise oscillator circuitry contributes to the exceptional clarity and stereo imaging of analog signals by minimizing both jitter and wander.

Additionally, the DA8V3P incorporates an analog mute circuitry and provides protection against spurious transients occurring during sample rate changes and power cycling "clicks" and "pops", which can damage not only speakers but also the listener's ears. With a noise floor of less than -125 dB, the DA8V3P provides ultimate analog output quality for any monitoring system.

The DA8V3P has superior specifications and supports sample rates up to 352.8 kHz (DXD) and 384 kHz as well as bitstream formats up to DSD256.

Features

• Dynamic range of 128 dB (typ.)
• Low phase noise oscillator circuitry
• Auto-mute circuitry for “no-pop” power cycling
• Digitally controlled trims for line-up procedures
• Easy to set dip switches for international operating levels
• 1x 25-pin Sub D connector
• Sample rates up to 352.8 kHz (DXD), 384 kHz; DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256
• Each premium card is measured for the highest specs and smallest tolerances!

Specifications

• Max Line Output @ 0 dBFS (settings on +24 dBu): +25 dBu +0/-0.5 dB
• Max Line Output @ 0 dBFS (settings on +18 dBu): +19 dBu +0/-0.5 dB
• Frequency response +0/-0.3dB @ fs = 48KHz: 0 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency response +0/-0.3dB @ fs = 2.8224 MHz (DSD): 0 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency response +0/-3.0dB @ fs = 2.8224 MHz (DSD): 0 Hz – 50 kHz
• Line Output Impedance (Differential): 90 Ω
• Dynamic Range (flat 20 Hz-20 kHz): 125 dB
• Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ): 128 dB
• THD+N D/A (1 kHz) @ 0 dBFS: < -116 dB (0.00015 %)
• Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ.: -140 dB
• Interchannel Crosstalk @ 20Hz - 20 KHz: < -115 dB
• Output latency (Slow Roll Off): 9 samples
• Output latency (Sharp Roll Off): 35 samples
• Gain Step: 0.5 dB
• Connector Pinout (DB-25 female): AES59/Tascam Analog