Kompakt II DAC

 
 
Description
This DAC is available in several different DAC chip options.
AKM AK4493S, Philips TDA1541A NOS, PCM1702 NOS, AD1862 NOS & ES9039Q2M.
Each one has different style of sound so it is worthwhile doing a little online research to see what you prefer.
AK4493S is a brand new release from AKM & uses their top tier premium Velvet Sound Technology.
TDA1541A NOS is a classic & highly regarded multibit DAC originally released in 1988. 
AD1862 NOS similar to TDA1541A but will accept up to 24 bit 384K sample rate.
PCM1702 NOS classic multibit DAC with a top reputation for sound quality.
Will handel up to 24 bit 384K
ES9039Q2M latest Sabre DAC chip all sample rates & DSD64
 
The input options, power supply sections and output stages are all the same it is just the DAC chips & support circuitry that is different.
 
Features
Fully imported custom Japanese made solid aluminum case. The case is a high quality 2.5mm thick "clam shell" style with fully machined front and back panels with a satin black finish.
Dimensions -  160 mm Wide   55 mm High  240 mm Deep.  Shipping weight 2.2 Kilo grams
A highly improved multiple on-board power supplies providing excellent isolation from mains power noise. Functionally this improvement is equivalent to running the DAC from a low noise external linear power supply.
Very high spec Rybycon PMLCAP acrylic film capacitors used in interstage & output coupling as well as decoupling around the TDA1541A chip.
Nichicon premium for audio capacitors.
Sample rate - TDA1541A PCM up to 96K via all inputs.
Sample rate - AK4493S PCM up to 192K on Coax and USB – up to 96K on Optical.
 Outputs XLR balanced and RCA - can both be used in simultaneous mode.
Includes Express Post shipping and two year parts and labour warranty.
 
Contains: Kompakt DAC and EI core multi tap external transformer.