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Kalista DreamPlay DAC

Kalista DreamPlay DAC

Kalista's converters are designed with the finest digital conversion processor devices to ensure the flawless treatment of the digital signals from the CD or music files. The DreamPlay DAC integrates two processor lines in order to allow you to choose your preferred sound profile.

Like in all DreamPlay devices, Kalista selected noble materials: massive aluminium for the chassis, feet in stainless steel, methacrylate for the table. 
DreamPlay DAC from Kalista is an exceptional piece with unique design, producing a sound that makes the music evoke emotions unlike any other.
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The best of digital / analog converters is also the most versatile : you can chose between two types of processors which can be configured, transistor or tube, for a sound performance according to your desires.

DreamPlay DAC was developed to offer the DreamPlay turntable the converter worthy of its rank. It is the perfect follow-up to this very demanding turntable, and offers a complete complementarity both in design and in audiophile performance. With DreamPlay DAC, re-discover your CDs and the latest generations of high-resolution computer music.

DreamPlay DAC has 2 carefully selected internal dual converters to provide analog sound quality. You will be able to freely choose your preferred sound profile. Kalista DAC excels both in detail and emotion.

FEATURES

  • 4,3″ colour touch screen
  • 2 D/A  converters 24bits/192 kHz
  • 2 D/A converters  32bits/384 kHz
  • Switchable between DAC lines
  •    - DAC 1: warm and musical (use with CD's and Hi_res PCM files)
  •    - DAC 2: roomy and powerful (use with Hi-Res including DSD)
  • digital inputs 44,1 – 192 kHz : S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink
  • Asynchronous USB
  • Analog stage line with 2 operational modes
  •    - Mode 1: Solid-state stage line
  •    - Mode 2: Tube stage line.
  • Switchable from solid state to tube output
  • Elektra power supply with 12 regulation lines
  • 2 Sets Delrin Feet Cones
  • 1 Set Steel Cup and Balls
  • Available in Silver or Black finish.

 

SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs
Toslink: Optical – PCM 44.1 to 192 KHz – Connector Toslink
 
AES/EBU: 110Ω – PCM 44.1 to 195 KHz – Connector XLR
 
S/PDIF: 75Ω – PCM 44.1 to 195 KHz – Connector RCA
 
USB: PCM 44.1 to 384 KHz – DSD 64 to 256
 
Connector Type: USB
Outputs
Unbalanced – 3 v RMS @0dB – 47Ω – Connector RCA
 
Balanced – 3 V RMS @0dB – 600Ω – Connector XLR
Audio Data
Frequency Bandwidth: 10 Hz 20 KHz ± 0.1 dB
 
Signal/Noise Ratio: more that 123 dB
 
Dynamic Range: 117 dB
 
Inter Channel Isolation: 115 dB
 
Inter Channel Gain Mismatch: 0.15 dB
 
Phase Rotation: ± 1°
 
Digital Filter Ripple: ± 0.0005 dB
 
Digital Filter Stoppband Attenuation: 100 dB Min
 
Distortion DAC: (Fs = 44.1 KHz)
 
105 dB @ 0 dB
 
53 dB -60 dB
 
Distortion DAC + LINE (Fs = 44.1 KHz)
 
97 dB @ o dB
 
50 dB @ -60 dB
 
Resolution: 32 BIT
 
Conversion Technology: Delta-Stigma 24 BIT/192 kHz (DAC1)
 
Conversion Technology: Dual Mono 32 BIT / 384 kHz (DAC2)
Power Supply
Voltage: 100 VAC ± 10% - 50/60 Hz – Japan
 
Voltage: 120/240 VAC ± 10% - 50/60 Hz – Other countries
Consumption
90 VA Max
Dimensions
Converter: 45 x 13 x 46 cm (WxDxH)
 
Elektra: 45 x 10.5 x 43.5 cm (WxDxH)
 
Silent Base Support: 45 x 10.5 x 43.5 cm (WxDxH)
Weight
Converter: 15 Kg
 
Elektra: 15 Kg
 
Silent Base Support: 14 Kg