SW1X DAC V

45 DHT Output Valve Digital to Analogue Converter

Similar to the DAC III Balanced & the DAC IV, DAC V is Signal Output Transformer (OPT) de-coupled yet is amplified by Directly Heated Triodes and powered by Directly Heated Valve Rectified Quasi Dual Mono Power Supply. The Signal Output Transformer (OPT) de-coupling of the Directly Heated Valve Output Stage is the closest approximation to a truly “invisible” sounding R2R DAC.

All our top tier DACs are based on the legendary Philips TDA1541 DAC. The implementation in SW1X DAC V unleashes an unparalleled potential of TDA1541, challenging every modern production DAC and converting the digital to highest quality of analogue signal.

SW1X Audio Design™ DAC V

Performance Level 5

45 DHT Output Valve Digital to Analogue Converter

Similar to the DAC III Balanced & the DAC IV, DAC V is Signal Output Transformer (OPT) de-coupled yet is amplified by Directly Heated Triodes and powered by Directly Heated Valve Rectified Quasi Dual Mono Power Supply. Signal Output Transformer (OPT) de-coupling of the Directly Heated Valve Output Stage is the closest approximation to a truly “invisible” sounding R2R DAC.

SW1X Audio Design™ DAC V Features:

Performance Level 5
Pure & Elegant NOS (Non oversampling – zero digital domain filtering) R2R DAC Design
Highest Grade TDA1541 DAC
Balanced (& Single Ended) Signal Output Transformer (OPT) de-coupled Valve Output Stage Topology
Zero NFB, Single Ended, Class A, Directly Heated Power Triode Valve Power Output Stage
Quasi Dual Mono, Directly Heated Double Diode Valve Rectified B+ Power Supply
Dynamic Element Matching (DEM) regulated by Valve Clock, powered by Valve Rectified & Choke Filtered Power Supply
Discrete Transistor, Shunt Voltage Regulated Low Voltage Power Supplies

“Outstanding musicality and true-to-source lifelike reproduction”
-Audiodrom.net

Specially Selected and Harmonically Matched Component & Material Quality

SW1X Audio Design™ Signal OPTs
Specially treated SW1X Audio Design™ 80% Nickel Mumetal Core Interface Transformer
M6 grain orient EI core Mains Transformers & Chokes (SHiB double C-core available as an option)
Black Gate de-coupling Capacitors for TDA1541 DAC
Internally wired exclusively with our SW1X Magnum, Genesis and Opus conductors of various geometry (single strand or Litz)
AN Copper Foil in Oil (or Silver foil on request) interstage Signal de-coupling Capacitors
AB 2W non-magnetic Carbon film Resistors

Specially Selected and Harmonically Matched Component & Material Quality

SW1X Audio Design™ Signal OPTs
Specially treated SW1X Audio Design™ 80% Nickel Mumetal Core Interface Transformer
M6 grain orient EI core Mains Transformers & Chokes (SHiB double C-core available as an option)
Black Gate de-coupling Capacitors for TDA1541 DAC
Internally wired exclusively with our SW1X Magnum, Genesis and Opus conductors of various geometry (single strand or Litz)
AN Copper Foil in Oil (or Silver foil on request) interstage Signal de-coupling Capacitors
AB 2W non-magnetic Carbon film Resistors

Tube Compliment

2 x 6J5
2 x 45 or 2 x 71A
1 x 5Z3/80 or 5U4G
1 x 5Y3
1 x EC86
1 x 6X4

Tube Compliment

2 x 6J5
2 x 45 or 2 x 71A
1 x 5Z3/80 or 5U4G
1 x 5Y3
1 x EC86
1 x 6X4

Versions

DAC V is available with a following output transformer (OPTs) specifications:

Standard : SW1X Audio Design™ all Copper wound, orient grain M6 EI Core OPTs
Special : SW1X Audio Design™ all Copper wound Super HiB DC Core OPTs
Classic : SW1X Audio Design™ Copper/Silver Windings, Super HiB DC Core OPTs
Signature : SW1X Audio Design™ Silver/Silver Windings, Super HiB DC Core OPTs

Versions

DAC V is available with a following output transformer (OPTs) specifications:

Standard : SW1X Audio Design™ all Copper wound, orient grain M6 EI Core OPTs
Special : SW1X Audio Design™ all Copper wound Super HiB DC Core OPTs
Classic : SW1X Audio Design™ Copper/Silver Windings, Super HiB DC Core OPTs
Signature : SW1X Audio Design™ Silver/Silver Windings, Super HiB DC Core OPTs

Colors

DAC V is available in matte Black or satin Silver front fascia and following top panel options:

Anodised Aluminium in satin Silver or Black finish (standard)
Brushed Brass (yellow glow)
Brushed Pure Copper (orange glow)
Paint Finishes any of the ones stated below:

a) Satin Audi Metallic Grey

b) Gloss Gunmetal Black

c) Gloss Porsche Guards Red

d) Black-Silver Hammered Vintage Paint finish

Optional Extras:

Fully Hardwired Tube Output Stage on the Bakelite Board
Fine Silver wiring on the Input, Bakelite Board and Output
SW1X Audio Design™ Custom Designed & Fully or Partly Silver wound Super HiB DC core Signal Output Transformers
Super HiB double C-Core mains transformers for the digital and DHT/DHD power supplies
TDA1541R Selected or optional TDA1541A S1 or S2 Selected Crown version
Silver Foil capacitors Inter-stage Signal de-coupling Capacitors

Optional Extras:

Fully Hardwired Tube Output Stage on the Bakelite Board
Fine Silver wiring on the Input, Bakelite Board and Output
SW1X Audio Design™ Custom Designed & Fully or Partly Silver wound Super HiB DC core Signal Output Transformers
Super HiB double C-Core mains transformers for the digital and DHT/DHD power supplies
TDA1541R Selected or optional TDA1541A S1 or S2 Selected Crown version
Silver Foil capacitors Inter-stage Signal de-coupling Capacitors

Note: Due to SW1X Audio Design’s ongoing research and development process, specifications are subject to change without notice

Specifications

Dimensions: Height (mm) 250 x Width (mm) 440 x Depth (mm) 400
Weight (kg): 23
Max Power Consumption (W): 200
Output Noise, Unweighted (mVrms): < 0.5
Output Impedance (Ohms): <100