NuPrime DAC-10

Name: NuPrime DAC-10 - Sonic Unity
SKU: NP-DAC-10
Price: 1749.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 1,749.00

The Ultimate Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp

The NuPrime DAC-10 combines leading-edge technology that offers PCM 384K & DSD256 decoding. To excel beyond high performance DACs cluttering the marketplace, NuPrime recognizes that merely supporting standard sampling rates and hi-res music formats using state-of-the-art chips or proprietary digital signal processing is not sufficient. To satisfy the most discerning audiophiles, the NuPrime DAC-10 must do two things exceptionally well: deliver the utmost detail during a symphony’s quietest passages or a soundtrack’s heart-pounding explosion; and all of this in the most natural sound. Simply put, the DAC-10 is a truly musical device.

SKU: NP-DAC-10 Category: DAC & Headphone Amp Tags: 10 Series, High-End Series

A Reference LE Class Preamp

To meet the requirement of customers who want to eliminate extra components in their system, a high-end preamp capable of driving the power amplifier directly is an essential part of the design. The DAC-10includesfeatures borrowed from the Reference class P-20 preamp:•Advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume, i.e.,a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting.•Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise source level matching.•Volume adjustment in 99 precise, 0.5dB increments.

The Heart

As the heart of an audio system, the DAC-10 supports an extensive number of inputs and formats. Utilizing the world’s best performing 32-bit audio DAC is only a first step for designing the ultimate DAC. When state-of-the-art solutions are readily available to all vendors, the experience and proprietary know-how in designing many Editor’s Choice and Product of The Year award-winning products elevate the NuPrime DAC-10 above the competition.

Several notable features:

Five digital and two stereo inputs for system flexibility.
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Symmetrical signal processing with exact signal transmission over the entire frequency spectrum and extremely low harmonic distortion, ensuring an unadulterated musical presentation.
Asynchronous transfer mode.
Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage for the lowest possible noise level.
Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and DoP method.
Sample Rate Display –44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHzand DSD64to DSD256.
Unique dual gain settings for RCA with 2V or 4V outputs, XLR with 4V or 8V outputs; and each of the balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs with four different high power output settings.
Exclusive driver software for Windows.
Standard driver software for Mac.

Headphone Amplifier

Today’s best headphones can cost as much as a high-end DAC. Their owners demand a headphone amp that fully exploits their potential. Key features of the headphone amp:

A 4-pin balanced and a standard 6.2mm stereo headphone amplifier outputs.
Output circuitry designed for use with up to two dynamic headphones. Consistent wiring and the use of XLR-4 sockets ensure excellent channel separation.
A gain switch for use with in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones.

Other Features

Linear power supply with multi-rail toroidal transformer.
Independent left/right channel power supplies.
12V trigger output
Full microprocessor control with memory retention
Included remote control for full convenience.
Available in stylish black or silver anodized aluminum finish

Differences Between DAC-9 and DAC-10/10H

The DAC-9 and DAC-10 are exceptional devices. We did not design one as inferior to the other. Users should make their choice based on preferences with respect to sound characteristics, system compatibility and features. While both DACs share the same volume control and preamp design, there are differences:

The DAC-9’s sonic character is slightly warmer than that of the DAC-10. And the DAC-9 offers no integrated headphone amp. The DAC-10’s sonic character falls closer to the absolutely neutral. The DAC-10 features two levels of gain setting for both preamp and headphone amp outputs, with its XLR outputs producing 16 watts of power respectively, thus allowing the DAC-10 to partner with and drive any power amp or headphone. The DAC-10 is the wiser choice for audiophiles who enjoy comparing power amps or do a great deal of critical headphone listening.

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs:
- 1 x USB Digital
- 2 x Coaxial Digital S/PDIF
- 2 x Optical Digital S/PDIF
- 2 x Analog Stereo RCA
Outputs:
- Stereo RCA (Line out).
- Stereo Balanced (XLR-3 socket pre-out ).
USB Sampling Rates: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz, 176.4KHz, 192KHz, 352.8KHz, 384KHz and DSD 2.8MHz (DSD64) , 5.6MHz (DSD128) 11.2MHz (DSD256)
S/PDIF Sampling Rates: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96, 176.4KHz, 192KHz
Maximum Sampling Rate: 24-bits
Bit Resolution: 16-24-bits
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 80kHz
Max. output power: 680 mW @ 1 kHz and 600 ohm load at the XLR-4 output
Frequency response: < 10 Hz to > 100 kHz
Crosstalk attenuation: min. 93 dB @ 1 kHz
THD+N: < 0.0003%
Dynamic range: > 115 dB @ 600 ohm load (A-weighted)
Dimensions: Height: 59mm Width: 215.4mm Depth: 382.6mm
Weight: 10.5 pounds ( 4.8 kg )
Worldwide AC voltage: (90VAC~130VAC // 210VAC~ 250VAC) With Voltage Select Switch
AC Fuse: Slow-blow,T2.5A, 250VAC

Power Consumption:

With 110V outlet, the standby power consumption is below 1.17W.
With 230V outlet, the standby power consumption is below 2W.
With 110V outlet, the idle power consumption is below 13W.
With 230V outlet, the idle power consumption is below 14W.

OUR TOP PICKS by The Absolute Sound

“……Within their product categories the DAC-10H DAC/preamp and ST-10 basic power amplifier are priced at the lower mid-level, yet they both deliver a level of performance that could be considered exemplary regardless of their cost. The DAC-10H has the capabilities, sound, and feature set that should keep it current for a number of years, while the ST-10 produces a level of sound quality that unless you absolutely must have more power output capabilities, will make “upgrading” to anything but a far pricier and more powerful amplifier more of a sideways proposition than an upward one…

…As it is a relatively new firm, NuPrime has yet to develop the reputation and visibility of more venerable audio companies. But given the quality of its first three products, the IDA-16, DAC-10H, and ST-10, it’s hard not to predict that NuPrime will be a force to be reckoned with now and in the future…”, – Steven Stone, editor

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“…I could talk about the DAC and preamp capabilities of the DAC-10H all day—they’re that good. But what I really want to focus on most is the headphone amplifier. It’s really something special…NuPrime’s is the real deal—fully balanced design, with gobs of power, all routed through that sweet lossless volume control system. This headphone stage was clearly taken very seriously…Maximum output is 4,000mW per channel into 32 ohm loads via the balanced output. It will do 3,200mW into 50 ohms and 1,600mW into 100 ohms, meaning every variety of planar magnetic headphone should theoretically be well served. And that’s exactly how it played out in my testing.

…as a DAC, it equals anything I’ve heard in its class. Add in the exceptional preamp stage, the cutting edge format support, the very generous connectivity, and of course that killer balanced headphone amp, and it seems NuPrime is ahead of the game…”, – John Grandberg, InnerFidelity.com

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NuPrime DAC-10

SPECIFICATIONS

OUR TOP PICKS by The Absolute Sound

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