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Stello DA100 USB-D/A Converter
As with other cost-no-object high-end audio converters,
the Stello DA100 is equipped with high performance circuitries
and components, supporting 4 digital inputs (including
USB) and selective up-sampling functions up to 192 kHz/24
Bit.
As a professional D/A converter, the DA100 can handle
any input data up to 96 kHz/ 24 Bit as well as the normal
CD standard 44.1 kHz/ 16 Bit.
Any existing digital source can be connected to DA100
to enhance the quality of sound, converting it to a
high-end audio grade. The sound of your CD player, DVD
player, Cable Set-top Box, HDTV Set-top Box, a desktop
computer, or simply your laptop personal computer will
be upgraded dramatically, surprising you with the purity
of reproduction, as well as the intensification of the
dynamics and sound-staging.
Priced under $700, the DA100 is nothing short of a marvelous
multi-functioning high-end Digital-to-Analog Converter,
which inherits the legend of Stello DA220 DAC.
HiFi500
DA100 USB DAC - stello DA100
Taking a cue
from the mild roar around USB audio, Korea's
April Music has unleashed a new, low-priced
component to help your transition to the
glory land of hard disk-based audio. April
Music, if you don't remember, blew up the
scene with their Stello line of moderately
priced separates. In Vegas they debuted
a new line called Hifi500 which consists
of a $595 HP100 headphone amp and, more
importantly, the $695 DA100 USB DAC.
I had a chance to listen
to the DA100 running into a powered NHT
system in Vegas, not that I could tell
you anything profound about its sound.
The only USB DAC to get a lot of press
recently is the $1750 Wavelength Brick
which received responses along the lines
of "well, it's interesting"
in various magazines in the last few months.
There are a few other options out there
like Firestone's $120 Fubar USB DAC and,
of course, Empirical's USB transports
(mix in your own DAC) plus a handful of
manufacturers shoehorning USB inputs into
their integrated amps.
In any case, hit up the
lovely hifi500 site for more details and
- gasp - internet purchasing. If their
Stello line is any indication, expect
the DA100 to be killer.
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[Listen what they say]
SonicFlare.com (Feb 2006)
The Absolute Sound (#165 Oct 06 2006)
SoundStage.com (Dec. 2006)
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[Features]
Supports up to 24Bit/192kHz Upsampling (Upsample
On/Off)
True 24Bit Delta-Sigma DAC
On-Chip PLL Eliminates Jitter
Custom Designed 6th Order Digital Filtering Circuitry
High Quality Electronic Components and Gold Plated
RCA Connectors
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[Specifications]
Digital Input
Analog Output
Analog Output
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Distortion
Frequency Response
Sampling Frequency
Power Requirements
Dimensions(WHD)
Weight(Net)
Price(USD)
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1 Coaxial, 2 Optical, 1 USB
1 pair RCA/Unbalanced
Voltage 1.2 Vrms
110 dB Typ.
120 dB Typ.
0.003 %, 1 kHz
20 Hz~45 kHz
Bypass or 192 kHz Selectable
100~117VAC, 220~240VAC (Switch Selectable)
212 x 55 x 290 mm, 83 x 22 x 113 inches
3.5 kg, 8 lbs.
$695
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* All specifications are subject to change without
prior notice.
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