
Audio Alchemy XDP
¥ 98,000 (around 1992)
Commentary
D/A converter developed for the ultimate.
The XDP is designed to be used with DTI and v1.0 from the design stage and does not have a dedicated digital input circuit.
The I2S Bus terminal is used for digital signal input.
The D/A converter uses the latest bit stream method at that time.
The analog circuit uses a discrete dual mono Class A circuit.
The power supply is designed independently and uses an XDP power supply or a Power Station 2 power supply.
Model Rating
Type | D/A converter |
D/A conversion method | Bit stream |
Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1 dB |
Harmonic distortion + noise | -101dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 112dB(A-weighted) |
Digital input | I2S Input Only |
Digital output | Not installed |
Analog output | RCA Type : 2.75 V |
External dimensions | Width 215x Height 45x Depth 136 mm |
Weight | 850g |
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