Stello DA100 + Stello HP100
Stello DA100 + HP100 + S100 front view
Stello DA100 + HP100 with headphone
Stello DA100 + HP100 + S100 with speaker
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.
Listen what they say
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.
Quote from: http://www.sonicflare.com
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
Specifications
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Digital Input
Analog Output
Analog Output
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Distortion
Frequency Response
Sampling Frequency
Power Requirements
Dimensions(WHD)
Weight(Net) |
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 net ; 4.5 kg gross. (11 lbs packaged)
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*All specifications are subject to improvement without further notice.
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895.00
