Pre2 DAC QXR Version

Moving to a separate pre-amplifier and power amplifier offers another level of refinement to enthusiasts looking to upgrade from an integrated amplifier, or those looking to build a reference-grade system. A two-box set up enables the pre and power amplifiers to be run by separate power supplies resulting in a cleaner signal as the inductive effects of the large currents in the power amplifier are isolated from the sensitive components of the pre-amplifier.

The effect is astonishing. The experience is cleaner, more powerful and fantastically engaging. You will rediscover your collection with a whole new perspective on the performance. The Pre2 DAC is our first step on the pre-amplifier ladder. QXR version

==================================================== The Pre2 DAC QXR is a standard Pre2DAC with the new QXR digital card pre-installed. This new card improves the sound quality across all the digital inputs, increasing the possible input resolution to 32bit/ 768k (DSD 512) through the USB connection. Using a new ESS-based DAC, we have also introduced a new ‘reclocking’ process across all the digital inputs, to reduce jitter and lower the noise floor, as well as allowing a much shallower filter slope than ever before, virtually eliminating phase interference in the audible band (an approach only previously possible with noisy FPGA DAC solutions).

Specification Outputs

Stereo RCA analogue – 1 pair fixed, 2 pairs variable Headphones – Yes PSX-R upgrade port – Yes MC-BUS – Yes Inputs

Optical SPDIF – 2 Coaxial SPDIF – 2 USB B – 1 Analogue RCA Phono – 6 pairs File/Signal Compatibility

24/192 resolution through optical/coaxial inputs,

16/48 through USB

Dimensions (mm)

Height – 73 Width – 215 Depth – 360 Weight (kg) – 5