DAC Ayon Stratos

Full Description

Overview
Ayon Audio is pleased to introduce the new audiophile “Stratos “ reference DAC.
The Stratos is also prepared for computer playback and general DSD professional audio use. The quad differential gain stage is composed of 2 high-performance tubes per channel. The Stratos DAC features a vastly overrated, high capacity power supply for the analog output stage with tube “bridge” rectification, choke coupling and two oversized power transformers. The sound is powerful with fantastic bass speed, extraordinary dynamic, airy, finely detailed and outstanding 3D holographic. The Stratos offers an uncompromising build and reference sound quality level in every aspect.

Specs
Conversion rate: 32 bit, PCM up to 192k, 64xDSD, 128xDSD
DAC configuration: 16 mono DACs to 2-stereo outs
Tube complement – Analog output: 6H30
Dynamic range: > 130dB
Output level @1 kHz / Rms: 0-12V
Output impedance Single-Ended-RCA: ~ 300 Ohms
Output impedance Balanced-XLR: ~ 300 Ohms
Digital input: 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x Toslink, 1 x BNC, 1 x USB, 1 x I2S, 3 x BNC for DSD
Analog input: 2 x RCA & 1 x XLR
Analog output: RCA & XLR
S/N ratio: > 120 dB
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
Total harmonic distortion @ 1kHz: < 0.002%
Remote control: Yes