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SW1X High Performance HiFi DACs (Digital to Analog Converter)

In the realm of audio excellence, where sonic purity meets unparalleled craftsmanship, stands the SW1X DAC lineup – a culmination of years of engineering mastery and unwavering dedication to musicality. Each DAC represents the pinnacle of performance, offering a transformative listening experience that transcends the boundaries of conventional digital-to-analog conversion.

At the heart of every SW1X DAC lies a commitment to musical authenticity and organic sound reproduction. Utilizing R2R DACs in Pure Non-Oversampling Mode, our digital to analogue converters preserve the integrity of the original recording, ensuring that every note is delivered with utmost clarity and fidelity. In the right design, a great R2R DAC in non-oversampling mode presents music in a deeper, more organic and natural sound than any noise-shaping Delta Sigma type of DAC. Our approach to audio design makes our construction composed of only premium quality materials and components, producing a sound character that is radically different from any other hifi DAC on the market. Below is a list of our popular DACs in order of our performance level system.


SW1X DAC X
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SW1X DAC X
Digital to Analogue Converter DAC X Statement Level Dac
NOS R2R DAC X - Delta Sigma Vs R2R HiFi Dac dsp

 

DAC X is our Statement Level X Digital to Analogue Converter. The musical performance of the DAC X re-defines what was thought is possible from a digital playback. When partnered with a matching VDT digital source, its analogue character is indistinguashable from the best RTR and Vinyl playback

Specifications


SW1X DAC V

 

DAC V is available in following versions:

SW1X DAC V Family

DAC V REVIEW:

DAC V Review by Audiodrom.net (in English and in Czech)


SW1X DAC IV Balanced

 

DAC Digital to Analogue Converter

 

DAC IV is avaiable in 4 Versions with either Satin Silver or Matte Black front Panels

DAC IV REVIEW:

DAC IV Special Review, courtesy of Grover Neville and Indulgr Magazine


SW1X DAC III Balanced

 

DAC III Balanced

 

DAC III Balanced is avaiable in 4 Versions with either Satin Silver or Matte Black front Panels:

DAC III BALANCED REVIEWS:

DAC III Balanced Review in Mono & Stereo, courtesy of Matej Isak

DAC III Balanced & STD Feedback on Audiogon


SW1X DAC III Standard/SPX

 

 

DAC III Standard is available in Satin Silver or Matte Black front Panels:

DAC III Standard/SPX REVIEW:

DAC III Review on SteveHoffman forum

DAC III Review on Dagogo.com, courtesy of Grover Neville


SW1X DAC II Standard/SPX

 

DAC II
DAC II

 

DAC II STANDARD SPX DAC REVIEWS:

DAC II SPX Review, courtesy of Hakon Rognlien

DAC II SPX Review in Suono (Sound) Magazine (translated to English)

DAC II Special with USB Review on WhatsTheBest forum

DAC II with USB Review on Head-Fi forum

DAC II Special Review on HiFi-Advice.com by George Sallit

DAC II Special Review on Art of Sound forum

DAC II STD Review on HiFi-Advice.com by Christiaan Punter


SW1X DAC I
SW1X DAC I Digital to Analogue Converter Purist NOS r2r dac
SW1X DAC I Active vs Passive IU in Comparison

 

DAC I REVIEWS

DAC I STD Active vs Passive I/U Review on HiFi-Advice.com by Christiaan Punter

DAC I Review on The Art of Sound forum

USB I Signature, DAC I Signature, SW1X AERO silver cabling Review

 


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