LTA
Linear Tube Audio AERO DAC
Linear Tube Audio AERO DAC
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R2R Ladder DAC: No oversampling and no digital filters for organic sound
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Class-A ZOTL Output Stage: The first and only DAC in the world to use ZOTL technology
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Zero Negative Feedback: No global or local feedback for timbral accuracy and enhanced transient response
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Isolated Power Rails: Dedicated power supplies for each section for precise electrical isolation
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Advanced Protection: Circuitry to protect downstream components from tube failures
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Easy Tube Swapping: Fully visible tubes and simple toggle switch for using either 6SN7 or 12SN7 output tubes
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Balanced XLR Outputs: Enhanced signal quality and crystal clear audio
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Three Inputs: USB, Optical, and Coax inputs for flexible connectivity
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Direct-Coupled Topology: No capacitors in the signal path
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Plug & Play: No drivers needed for Windows or Mac
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Advanced Power Regulation: Belleson-regulated, multi-stage choke filtration for clean power
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Digital Galvanic Isolation: Blocks noise from music sources entering the DAC circuit
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Made in the USA: Designed and built in our Takoma Park, MD workshop
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Roon Tested: Certified integration with Roon for easy plug-n-play setup
Specifications
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Inputs: USB, RCA Coax, Toslink / Optical
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Outputs: RCA (70 ohm), XLR (140 ohm)
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Formats: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM
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DAC: Analog Devices AD1865 R2R
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Output Voltage:
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RCA: 2.2 Vrms
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XLR: 4.4 Vrms
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THD+N:
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RCA: 0.54% at 1.1 Vpeak.
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XLR: 0.061% at 2.2 Vpeak
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Hum:
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RCA: -110dB at 1.1 Vpeak
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XLR: -116dB at 2.2 Vpeak
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Frequency Response: -0.3dB at 20Hz and -0.8dB at 20kHz
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Tube Complement: 2 x 12SN7 (6SN7 tubes can also be used)
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Power Consumption: 32W (Standby: 7W)
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Dimensions:
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Width: 17in
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Depth: 10in (10.5 in including connectors)
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Height: 3in (not including tubes), ~4.5in (with stock tubes installed)
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Weight: Approx 15 lbs
