VAC DAC Mk II - Manual (Page 3)

DAC NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Conventions Supported:
SP-DIF
AES-EBU professional
Sampling Rates:
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
Inputs:
2 coaxial
1 optical, AT&T type
Outputs:
1 coaxial digital
1 set coaxial audio (unbalanced)
1 set XLR audio
Output Voltage:
8 volts at 0 VU from unbalanced outputs
Distortion:
.18% at 0 VU, 1 kHz, unbalanced
.04% at -9 VU, 1 kHz, unbalanced
Tube Compliment:
2 E83CC/ECC83/12AX7A (Golden Dragon preferred)
2 E82CC/ECC82/12AU7A (Golden Dragon preferred)
Matched tubes are preferred.
The VAC was voiced specifically with the Golden Dragon range of premium tubes. It is
recommended that this range be used when replacing tubes. Other brands will function but
likely will not sound as good.
AC Power Requirements (US market):
120 VAC nominal. Adaptable for worldwide operation from 100 to 240 VAC.
Options:
BNC coaxial input connectors
XLR balanced input connectors (AES-EBU)
XLR balanced digital output connector (AES-EBU)