Kompakt II DAC

 
 
Description
 TDA1541A SE NOS -  new upgraded version 
One only PCM1704K NOS
This DAC is available in several different DAC chip options.
AKM AK4493S, TDA1541A NOS, PCM1702 NOS, PCM1704K NOS & AD1862 NOS.
 
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.
Note this is a base model design using simple output transformers hence lower price.
TDA1541A SE 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
PCM1704K NOS - last one,  generally regarded as the best multibit DAC ever.
Will handel up to 24 bit 384K and higher.
 
 
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.