En fantastisk oppløst dac fra Musical Fidelity. Nå i ny versjon med asynkronisk USB og noe penere design.
Design background
When the original V-DAC was launched three years ago, it got excellent
reviews. The technical reviews, in particular, were outstanding, and the
V-DAC proved to be popular with music loving audiophiles. Most
competent reviewers realized that the V-DAC was the technical equal of
other DACs up to ten times the price. The only real criticism was about
its appearance.
In the last three years, computer audio has become more
popular. To get the best out of computer audio, you need an
asynchronous USB input. The original V-DAC did not have this.
The design brief for the V-DAC II
1. Improved appearance and finish
Contrary to what many may think, Musical Fidelity listened
closely to what was said about the aesthetics of the V-DAC and we took
the criticism to heart. We have made a substantial investment in the
extrusion fabrication techniques for the V-DAC II. The result is that
it looks much better and the finish is also vastly improved. The
V-DAC II looks classy and technical at the same time, which is a perfect
combination for a DAC.
The fine line extrusion with premium finish brushing exudes
quality. The front and back end pieces are now made from machined
aluminium, twice as thick as before, giving the V-DAC II more perceived
quality.
2. Asynchronous USB input
The new V-DAC II has an asynchronous USB input. This is
exactly the same technology and programming as used in our highly
successful, enthusiastically reviewed V-Link.
What an amazing combination: superlative 24bit 192k
upsampling reclocking V-DAC technology and a super-performance,
asynchronous USB in one box. This is amazing stuff!
3. If possible, improve the technical performance
The original V-DAC had superlative technical performance. With very low
distortion (0.005%), low noise, excellent linearity and low jitter, it
was equal to, or in many cases better than, DACs that were vastly more
expensive.
The V-DAC II improves upon the original V-DAC’s benchmark
performance. We have halved the distortion (0.002%) and improved the
stereo separation to an incredible –105dB.
By any standards, the V-DAC II is a new benchmark for superlative technical performance.
Engelsk Test:
http://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/V-Series/V-DAC/review-2.pdf