SOLD: M-Audio Super DAC 2496 SOLD

FEATURES

• High-performance stereo D/A converter in a standard half-rack package.
• D/A converter: 24-bit, 96kHz, 128x oversampling.Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-weighted).
• Supports 16-, 18-, 20- and 24-bit data widths.
• Supports sample rates from 22kHz to over 100kHz.
• Front panel Format button selects between three rear inputs: TOSLINK optical, S/PDIF on RCA, or AES/EBU on XLR.
• Audio outputs: balanced on XLR, unbalanced on 1⁄4” (Tip-Sleeve) connectors. Both outputs are always active.
• Nominal output levels: +4dBu balanced, -10dBV unbalanced.
• Peak output levels: +20dBu balanced, +6dBV unbalanced.
• Sample rate automatically locks to that of incoming digital data.
• Front panel LEDs indicate current digital input selection.
• "D/A Valid" LED indicates valid incoming digital data.

Great sounding DAC. Great candidate for modifications too. See this user group.

The case is more nicked and scratched than the photos show. Well used, not abused. Never modded, works perfectly. Comes with stock AC supply and manual. I can include 1/4" to RCA adapters and Toslink cable. $90

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It uses 9 volts AC. All of the AC to DC conversion (rectification) is done internally. (There is a +/- 15 VDC and a 5 VDC requirement inside). All you need is a small transformer that plugs into the wall (220V in your case) and gives you around 9 volts out. It should be a common part that you can find at a local supplier. Or you could use the included transformer (wall wort) with a step down converter, if that's what you have.

Yes, I have found some extremely favorable reviews. My opinion is also very favorable. I compared it to my Meridian 508.20 player and I was so impressed with the little M-Audio DAC that I ended up selling the Meridian. It sounded just as detailed (maybe more so) and only lost on the more subtle aspects. It was a bit harsher and raw sounding, than the far more expensive CD player, but never offensive to my ears. I mainly like the versatility. I could hook it up to my portable CD player, DVD player (much better sound for movies), and almost every laptop or desktop computer I've ever owned works fantastic with this DAC. For me a big feature is balanced outputs. To get that in a sub $300 range is amazing. It's small enough that I could travel with it and get sound that was FAR better than any digital audio player. iPods sound very "thin" when driving my Stax or Senn 650's, no matter what amp you use. This DAC puts you in different league.

The 1/4 inch phono plug out is line level, so you would need a volume pot to reduce the level to where it would work for your headphones. I have not tried that, but it might be a good option for someone who does not mind a little DIY project. I used it: source -> DAC -> headphone amp -> headphones.

I hope that answers your questions. Thanks.

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