Mytek Digital Stereo 96 DAC (VER.8/sep 2010) - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction to Stereo96 Series Converters
The MYTEK Stereo96 series consists of two 1/3 rack units- the
Stereo96 ADC and the Stereo 96 DAC. They are also a part of an
extended family of 1/3 rack units which also includes Stereo192
converters, SRC and Studio Clock. Stereo96 converters can be used as
stand-alone devices for variety of studio applications such as
mastering, recording and playback, whenever the highest quality
conversion is required.
Users choose Mytek converters primarily for their outstanding sound
quality. The sound of Mytek converters can be described as
"transparent". We design our converters to be as faithful to the signal as
possible, rather than follow philosophy of some other manufacturers
who offer "analog" or "tube" sounding converters. Mytek converters
are closest to a straight wire, which is especially evident when used at
full 24/96 resolution. Sonically they are equal or better than the most
expensive mastering converters. Even when used in 16 bit mode, the
Stereo96 converters produce 20dB (10 times) less distortion than
typical converters found in budget recording equipment. On Mytek
website you can find and download various sound samples to evaluate
Stereo96 series sound quality and compare it to the sound of other high
end converter units. To download samples log onto:
http://www.mytekdigital.com/compare/listening_tests.htm
Stereo96 DAC features include:
-2-channel, 24bit, 96-kHz D-to-A conversion. 192k upsampling
in SuperLock(tm) mode.
-All sample rates playback with 100-kHz analog bandwidth in
SuperLock(tm) mode
-THD+N = -107 dB (0.0005%)
-120 dB Dynamic Range A-weighted
-AES/EBU and S/PDIF hi speed digital inputs (25-200kHz)
-Digital input source-selection switch
-Balanced, +4dB outputs (+29 dBu) with adjustable gain
trimpots
-Unbalanced operation with consumer levels
-Variable or preset output level controls, switch selectable with
high-performance conductive plastic attenuator
-Direct connection to powered monitors, the built in attenuator
can be used as volume control
-Built-in 0.5A high current drive, hi-speed headphone amplifier
-Total jitter immunity via Superlock™ technology
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