Sugden Masterclass DAC-4 Digital-to-Analog Converter
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
The DAC-4 offers a well judged alternative to the plethora of other DAC’s available in the current market. With sound quality top of the list, our watchword ‘Rescuing music from technology’ could not be more appropriate. Instead of accepting and using the latest digital trends, we have produced a product meticulously engineered to play music. With our own conversion circuits and data reformatting, a near analogue experience can be enjoyed. The DAC-4 is without limitations and has no over sampling or digital filtering.
About the Masterclass Series
The award winning Masterclass series has been in continuous production for over seventeen years. During this time the family has grown and benefited from significant improvements and upgrades. Recent arrivals include an entry level power amplifier, digital converter and headphone pre-amplifier. Like all Sugden products each Masterclass is handmade at our factory in Yorkshire, England by a single highly skilled technician with many years experience.
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Inputs: Three SPDIF coaxial, two SPDIF optical, One USB type — B, Mains IEC socket
Outputs: One RCA stereo analogue — One digital coaxial
Front Panel Controls: Power switch, power lamp, input selector switch, digital lock lamp
Output: 2.15 Volts
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1.5dB points
Signal to Noise: >80dB
Gross Weight (packed): 5kgs
Dimensions: 90 x 250 x 330mm (hwd)
Digital Input: SPDIF 16-24 bit word length, with sample rates from — 32 to 96kHz
Power Consumption: 12 Watts
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
