SW1X DAC V

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 truely “invisibly” sounding DAC.

Available in different versions: Special, Classic and the limited Signature version with different power output transformer options (M6 EI, SHiB and UHiB DC cores) and all Copper, Copper/Silver or all Silver wiring.

 

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

 

SW1X Audio Design™ DAC V Features:

• Pure & Elegant NOS (Non oversampling – zero digital domain filtering) R2R Design
• 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

 

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

 

Reviews

DAC V is available in following versions:

DAC V is avaiable 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

 

SW1X Audio Transformers

 

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

• Anodized Aluminum 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

or any automotive paint on special request

 

DAC V Classic Brass Top

 

DAC V Special Bronze Top

 

DAC V Special Silver Top

 

 

 

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

 

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