Audio Alchemy V2.0(DDE V2.0)
¥ 128,000 (released in April 1992)
Commentary
Based on the results of the first V1.0 of Audio Alchemy, the D/A converter was announced as the second to aim for higher grade digital reproduction.
DDE stands for Digital Decoding Engine.
The D/A converter uses the latest version of the bit stream method DAC, and the analog and digital sections are designed separately to achieve high-quality sound reproduction.
The digital input is 3-frequency automatic switching of 32/44.1/48kHz, and the terminals are equipped with a coaxial Route 3 using BNC terminals as well as one optical system.
Model Rating
| Type | D/A converter |
| D/A conversion method | Bit stream |
| Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB |
| Harmonic distortion + noise | -98dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 100 dB or more |
| Digital input | Light : 1 system Coaxial (BNC) : Route 3 |
| Sampling frequency | 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48 khz |
| Digital output | Coaxial : 1 system |
| Analog output | Coaxial : 1 system (2 V) |
| External dimensions | Width 407x Height 65x Depth 206 mm |
| Weight | 1.9kg |