Chord Electronics DAVE Reference DAC & Headphone Amplifier; D/A Converter
$14,400.00A flagship reference-level DAC and headphone amplifier with advanced FPGA technology for unmatched audio performance.
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View full listing on The Music RoomHighlights
- Proprietary FPGA-based DAC: Delivers exceptional timing precision and noise shaping for superior audio clarity
- Reference-level design: Ensures uncompromising performance for audiophiles and professionals
- Multiple input options: Supports a wide range of digital and analog sources including USB, AES, XLR, fiber optic, and more
- Full-sized LCD display: Provides real-time monitoring of input frequency, volume, and configuration
- Rotary encoder and stainless steel controller: Enables direct, interactive control for seamless setup and operation
Specs
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz, flat within 0.1 dB
- THD+N
- 127.5 dB AWT
- Channel Separation
- 125 dB (1 kHz)
- Dynamic Range
- 127.5 dB AWT
- Sample Frequencies
- 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz (16/32-bit PCM, DSD64 to DSD512, native DSD)
- Digital Inputs
- 4x 75 Ω S/PDIF BNC coax (44.1 kHz to 384 kHz), 1x AES/XLR (44.1 kHz to 96 kHz), 2x fiber optic TOSLINK (44.1 kHz to 96 kHz), 1x USB Type B (44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16/32-bit PCM/DSD)
- Analog Outputs
- 1x stereo pair Unbalanced RCA, 1x stereo pair Balanced XLR, 1x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- Maximum Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Ingress Protection
- IPX2







