New from Weiss - the DAC 204 IN STOCK A TTVJAudio.com
May 24, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 9

Todd

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HI All,

The newest creation from the Swiss company Weiss is now in stock at TTVJAudio.com. The Weiss DAC 204 is a more affordable way to get into an outstanding Weiss DAC. Price $2895

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The DAC204 is the most versatile and affordable USB DAC offered by Weiss. It can be permanently connected to multiple digital units and the user can easily switch between them with the front-mounted Input Selector switch.

The DAC204 has three digital inputs; USB, Toslink and S/PDIF and two analog outputs; balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA. It accepts all standard sampling frequencies from PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz plus DSD 64x and 128x, and it can convert DSD to PCM. It employs no less than four oversampling sigma-delta D/A converters per channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance. Several signal reclocking schemes are combined for a high jitter attenuation.

An external power supply is included with the unit. All sensitive voltages have their own linear regulators. The result is an analog output free of “digital noise” and channel crosstalk. The DAC204 delivers a clean, neutral presentation with a high degree of musical integrity and excellent detail and separation of instruments.

The DAC204 is housed in a simple black chassis with a silver faceplate and delivers outstanding sonic performance for the money.

Call us to order at 406-285-3910 or order online here!

Todd
 
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May 25, 2023 at 12:53 AM Post #2 of 9
HI All,

The newest creation from the Swiss company Weiss is now in stock at TTVJAudio.com. The Weiss DAC 204 is a more affordable way to get into an outstanding Weiss DAC. Price $2895

weissdac2041.jpg

weissdac204rear.jpg

The DAC204 is the most versatile and affordable USB DAC offered by Weiss. It can be permanently connected to multiple digital units and the user can easily switch between them with the front-mounted Input Selector switch.

The DAC204 has three digital inputs; USB, Toslink and S/PDIF and two analog outputs; balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA. It accepts all standard sampling frequencies from PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz plus DSD 64x and 128x, and it can convert DSD to PCM. It employs no less than four oversampling sigma-delta D/A converters per channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance. Several signal reclocking schemes are combined for a high jitter attenuation.

An external power supply is included with the unit. All sensitive voltages have their own linear regulators. The result is an analog output free of “digital noise” and channel crosstalk. The DAC204 delivers a clean, neutral presentation with a high degree of musical integrity and excellent detail and separation of instruments.

The DAC204 is housed in a simple black chassis with a silver faceplate and delivers outstanding sonic performance for the money.

Call us to order at 406-285-3910 or order online here!

Todd
As I read in the manual:
Toslink is limited to 96khz instead of 192khz.

-No Toslink output.

- Sample rates above 192khz are downsampled with usb.

- it also looks ugly in my opinion.


It is a Basic DAC that sounds good. There are many other Dacs that can do more and sound just as good.

$2895? Cmon man…
 
May 25, 2023 at 5:18 AM Post #5 of 9
All your points are valid except this.

You have no idea how this DAC sounds or if competing DAC's in the 3k price range are just as good.
That's true
but I have heard other weiss DACs and know how they sound (neutral and transparent). However, if I only go by the published measurements, this DAC is not better than others.

When I say "good sound" I always mean transparent and low distortion + Noise with linear frequency, phase and sharp impulse response. I am not talking about "Warm" or "Tubey" sounding DACs that gives colour.

A well engineered DAC is not Black Magic. An ADI-2 Pro, Benchmark or Prism converter, even a Topping sound just as good.


With these DACs you can even change the interpolation filters, which can dramatically change the sound. I strongly assume that the Weiss DAC has a industry standard Sharp filter integrated, which you can partly tell from the published measurements.

Of course, customer service and durability also play a role. This is very good with Weiss products, but does the 3k justify this in these modern times?
 
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May 25, 2023 at 11:11 AM Post #8 of 9
Wow. It’s like they budgeted $5 for the case design and materials 😂

Audiophiles are very heavily influenced by aesthetics and at nearly $3K I wonder how many people will want this in their listening space?

They have a chance of a number of reviewers ( salespeople) gush about its magical sound qualities otherwise it’s going to be a big flop.
 
May 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM Post #9 of 9
As I read in the manual:
Toslink is limited to 96khz instead of 192khz.

-No Toslink output.

- Sample rates above 192khz are downsampled with usb.

- it also looks ugly in my opinion.


It is a Basic DAC that sounds good. There are many other Dacs that can do more and sound just as good.

$2895? Cmon man…

But....Free shipping :wink:

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