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Weiss-DAC 502 MK II
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YOUR GATEWAY TO PERFECT SOUND REPRODUCTION
DAC, AUDIO PROCESSOR, AND NETWORK RENDERER
Unveil the true sound of the audio material with the DAC502 digital-to-analog converter. The DAC502 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.
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Description
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Main Features
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Technical Data
YOUR GATEWAY TO PERFECT SOUND REPRODUCTION
DAC, AUDIO PROCESSOR, AND NETWORK RENDERER
Unveil the true sound of the audio material with the DAC502 digital-to-analog converter. The DAC502 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.
Main Features
| Accurate and Adjustable | – The DAC502 is one of the best digital-to-analog converters available today, offering an accurate and soulful presentation of audio. – It includes user-configurable settings like room EQ, de-essing, crosstalk cancellation, dynamics compensation, loudness control, and vinyl emulation. |
| High Connectivity | – The DAC502 comes with digital inputs in numerous formats and has both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. – Supports all standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz, plus DSD x64 and x128. – Functions as a preamp, headphone amp, and a streamer (UPnP/ROON). – Integrates with JPLAY iOS app. |
| HELIOS 12 | – Four-channel version available, called “MK2”. – Standard two-channel unit can be upgraded to MK2. – MK2 offers superior performance in 2-channel mode compared to the standard DAC502. – MK2 description can be downloaded. |
| DAC502 Product Comparison | – DAC502 and DAC501 are identical, except DAC501 uses a larger enclosure and an additional 4-pin headphone socket at the back. – Both models come in aluminum or black finishes. – DAC502 includes all audio processing features of the DSP502. DSP502 can be seen as a DAC502 without D/A conversion. |
| Purist Signal Path | – DAC502 uses dual 32-bit D/A converter chips, with two conversion channels per audio channel. – Internal high-precision/low jitter clock generator for ultra-stable clocking of the D/A converter section. |
| Professional Processing | – Built-in audio processing is based on the same algorithms used in Weiss Engineering’s professional audio tools. – Users can adjust audio with the same professional-grade algorithms used to mix and master the original recordings. |
| Ease of Use | – Comes with an IR remote control for selecting active input/output, DSP audio processing presets, and power on/off. – Can also be controlled and configured via a web browser for detailed DSP processing and preset management. |
Technical Data
| Digital Inputs | – There are five inputs: – AES/EBU or S/PDIF via XLR, Toslink, and RCA sockets. – UPnP/DLNA via Ethernet. – USB. – Roon Ready. – Accepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x. – Future formats can be accommodated via software updates. |
| Analog Outputs | – Line out unbalanced on RCA connector. – Line out balanced on XLR connector. – Headphone out on 1/4″ jack. – Headphone out on 4-pin XLR connector. – Discrete output stages for both line and headphone outputs. – Four output levels can be set independently for line and headphone outputs. |
| Digital Signal Processing | – The DAC502 uses a built-in DSP chip for audio processing, including: – Room Equalizer – Creative Equalizer – De-Essing – Constant Volume – Vinyl Emulation – Crosstalk Cancelling (XTC) – Loudness Control – Headphone Equalizer – Crossfeed. |
| Front Panel Controls | – A rotary encoder knob for changing parameters and powering the unit on/off. – A touch screen color LCD display. – A 1/4-inch headphone socket. – An IR receiver. |
| Back Panel Elements | – Analog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors. – Digital inputs on XLR, RCA, TOSLINK, USB, and Ethernet connectors. – USB type-A connector for various applications. – Mains connector with fuses. |
| Dimensions | – DAC502: – Depth: 30 cm / 11.8 inches – Width: 45 cm / 17.7 inches – Height: 6.6 cm / 2.6 inches – Height with feet: 7.4 cm / 2.9 inches. – IR Remote Control: – Depth: 2.1 cm / 0.83 inches – Width: 4.5 cm / 1.78 inches – Height: 16.6 cm / 6.53 inches. |
| Power Supply | – A powerful non-switching power supply is used. – Sensitive voltages have separate regulators for left and right channels. – Analog output is free of digital noise and channel crosstalk. – Power switch uses a semiconductor relay for glitch-free switching. – Two toroidal mains transformers. |
| Note | – For more detailed product specifications, refer to the user manual. – Link: Manuals & Downloads. |
