Learn how to choose the dac that best meets your needs. Their are a few dacs that are on the horizon with volume control added. In the far future i might need to upgrade my dac anyway for high ress audio. Don wadia moses hatte schon 1988 im wadia 2000 decoding computer jenen. It came down to the m dac and the wadia within the utmost limits of my budget which shall include a balanced setup in the nearish future things i preferred with the wadia is the smaller size, plenty of inputs incl. While the term dac digital toanalog converter also fits, wadia understands that nomenclature is destiny. Dac, headphone amp, preamp for digital sources asynchronous usb input makes your audio files sing. Best spdif convertermusic server for audio research dac8.
Digitalanalogwandler sind sinnvoll als klangtuning fur altere cdplayer, digitale. Wadia s first creation was a dac, the digimaster 2000 decoding computer and the technologies developed in that dac remain at the core of wadia s models to this day. Wadia digital 12 dac with xlr and rca output excellent da. Macbook pro 2,4 uber einen digitalen wandler an hifianlage.
Find great deals on ebay for wadia and cd transport. Apogee products defining the art of digital audio since 1985 for over three decades, apogee products and technologies have set the standard for audio recording. A dac digitaltoanalog converter transforms digital files or streams into music. The display is pretty informative for a dac, showing input, sample rate, and volume level in large dot matrix characters. When i later upgraded the sony player, the wadia 12 still proved to be an upgrade when connected as dac to the meridian 507 cd player. Find great deals on ebay for dac converter and dac digital to analog converter. How to choose a dac for home or portable audio crutchfield. Like all wadia s the 12 is not the most fluid dac around but. The wadia supports up to 24192 on all inputs with no driver required on recent mac osx releases. The ud384 is running in asynchronous mode for best performanc e.
I also employed several outboard usbtospdif converters connected to the 121s spdif inputs. Wadia di322 digital audio decoder stereo digital preamp. But with the original wadia engineers now part of other companies, it was difficult to establish just what was the new wadias corporate identity. What this set offers instead, at least for mac users, is an excellent integrated headphone amppreamp, along with the option for output switching. Wadia di122 digital audio decoder dac shop music direct. Make offer wadia 850 with dac cd player ac 240v model uk. Apogee products plugins, audio interfaces, microphones. He knows wadia inside and out, and he is a very approachable guy, and very knowledgeable. While the term dac digital to analog converter also fits, wadia understands that nomenclature is destiny. W a d i a d i g i t a l wadia 121decoding computer.
For those of you who dont know, i170 extracts digital data out of the ipod and sends it to dac to be decoded. Ten best dacs digital analog converter 2020 top ten. Get apple music converter for mac to convert your all apple music files, audible books, and other audio files to mp3, flac. I used both sets of analog outputs, the balanced pair for my speaker amps and the unbalanced pair going to the subwoofer and a stax headphone amplifier.
Wadia 121 decoding computer digital to analog converter. Localization included in japanese, french, dutch, danish, and russian only requires os x 10. Even if you purchased your wadia 121decoding computer with the intention of connecting it to your preamplifier, we suggest that you try direct connection to your amplifier. The dac delivers as good or better performances than almost anything out there. Jun 06, 2011 not sure about the proscons of dac with volume control. I know i can connect my ipod using various standard cables from the headphone jack or a standard dock but this will only be via an analogue signal i want to bypass the ipods internal dac and send the digital signal directly to the dac since the wadia is designed to take the digital signal from the ipod. You could make the case that the old wadia is the new exogal. The wadia 25 is an older 1994 96 digital to analog converter with digital volume control. Audio dacmagic xs use your computers software volume setting to control the dacs internal volume. Wadia 0941 12 d a converter edition series collection special excellent. Iirc, the analog outs on an ipod are not wonderful. Dac, headphone amp, preamp for digital sources asynchronous usb input makes your audio files sing the wadia 121 calls itself a decoding computer. What was their hook, and would it connect with todays customer. This is a first listen, so take these comments as preliminary.
Like all wadia s the 12 is not the most fluid dac around but the sound is very natural, rhythmic and lively. Wadia glows white on the glass when the di322 is powered up, not unlike the apple logo on a mac computer. Gestern abend haben wir obige dawandler verglichen. Wadia intuition is an alluring experience for both the ears and eyes. Selling for an elderly gentleman who no longer requires his hifi gear and has asked me to help him. Unfollow wadia di122 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 27, 2015 wadia were prepared to think outside the box back then and has continued to do so with the intuition power dac, which is a combined converter and digital power amplifier in a very distinctive clamshell case. Like new wadia di122 works and looks flawlessly used with mac pro tidal usb 384khz very nice dac for price also can be used as digital pre amp box and remote. Wadia s latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for.
Wadia 151 power dac mini integrated digital amplifier and dac. New listing xantech xt dac 12 digital audio converter. It is designed to function as the control center for playback of. It is designed to function as the control center for playback of digital audio sources. Founded in 1988, wadia digital is one of the foremost highend audio companies dedicated to the development of digital audio products. On the flip side, most dacs are crammed into very small chassis, so its really a personal preference. Wadia di322 digital toanalog converter print details written by jeff fritz. Wadia s latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for anyone who wants not merely good, but. Lately, but at least a few of its products has moved back into territory that was more affordable and dispensed with optical drive products. Test dawandler wadia 121decoding computer sehr gut seite 1. Kingrex ud384 is a highquality usb dac for cat users or pc hiend lovers those wishing to stream highresolution playbacks. It can accept two different types of input, either a bog standard usb, or an spdif coaxial cable input.
Designed by awardwinning wadia engineers and built in the same binghampton, ny factory where iconic mcintosh gear is produced, the wadia di122 digital audio decoder dac accommodates up to 32bit384khz and plays music back with sublime fidelity. The case is huge for a dac and almost too big for normal shelves depthwise. Upon first look its easy to see the wadia 121s resemblance to other components in wadias mini line, including the 171i ipod dock and 151 powerdac. Teradak main markets include china, southeast asia, europe and the north america. Like these other components, the 121 was designed for use in a computeraudio system where it functions as a digital preamp, dac, and headphone amp. I used the 12 for quite a while in combination with a sony xa50es cd player as transport, and that sounded pretty good. Wadia di322 digital audio decoder stereo digital preampdac. The qb9 is an asynchronous transfer mode, usbinput dac with ayres. Wadia innovations have shaped and defined digital audio processing and conversion for the high performance consumer electronics industry. If you have a mac, you dont need a dac drop formerly massdrop.
Brooklyn adc is the first commercially available adc to feature built in mqa kernel tm to be used for mastering to mqa streaming format. Dec 27, 2015 the only other features are display dim, mute, and phase control via the remote handset. Solidstate highresolution pcm digitaltoanalogue converter preamplifier. While the term dac digitaltoanalog converter also fits, wadia understands that nomenclature is destiny. Ive just bought wadia transport i170 and ps digital link iii dac to be used as high end digital frontend grin.
Interest free financing 6 or 12 month options see details. Greetings i am looking for suggestions on choosing an ipod. I don not have original box, but will have fedex professionally pack and ship insured. Dear all, i would like to let go my wadia 12 dac comes with bnc cable and spike though wadia 12 is entry model of wadia, you still can feel enough wadia sound. Wadia di122 digital audio converter decoder dac remote control preamps di 122. Wadia di122 dac as one of the original purveyors of high end digital, wadia has been connected to the rarefied ending of the market.
Because i could then buy a world class tube preamp i know wadia has digital volume control and a wadia s7i. Amr dac dp777 classe cp800 aesthetix pandora jeff rowland aeris can anyone comment o. If you are using a mac, you may not need a separate dac purely for improved audio quality. Together with the brooklyn dac, there is a set of mastering converters capable of capturing the finest details of music like never before with practical workflow enabling easy mastering in a variety of hires formats, including mqa. Wadia di322 digital to analog converter print details written by jeff fritz. If you are looking for a big, lush, romantic sound, either the 9 series is not for you, or you will need to refine your sound further down the chain. Adding to the attractiveness of the case is the screwless construction very clean looks, and solid to the touch. Their revolutionary itransport unleashed the digital signal from the ipod, changing the perception of the device. Bitperfect is a simple, easy to use, audiophile grade music player that works in conjunction with itunes to deliver the highest possible sound quality. If your music library is coming out of a macbook pro, the internal dac is already extremely good. The max5312 12bit, serialinterface, digitaltoanalog converter dac provides bipolar 5v to 10v outputs from 12v to 15v powersupply voltages, or a unipolar 5v to 10v output from a single 12v to 15v powersupply voltage.
T glass inputs, balanced xlr and single ended rca outputs. Like all wadias the 12 is not the most fluid dac around but the sound is very natural, rhythmic and lively and detailing is never in question. The wadia 121decoding computer is a small form factor digital toanalog converter with digital preamplifier capabilities. W a d i a d i g i t a l wadia 121decoding computer overview adefinition what is a 121decoding computer. Dac buying guide a dac digitaltoanalog converter crutchfield. It uses an arda laboratories at1201 twochannel ad converter chip and operates at. It can be a little startling being told that you dont have the right equipment, but before you go racing off to figure out how. The 121decoding computer is a dac, preamplifier, and headphone amp. We hope to test the new di322 as soon as the product is released. Wadia s latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for anyone who wants not merely good, but great sound at their computer desktop.
Wadia s latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for anyone who wants not merely good, but great. Im using the usb input in accordance with wadia recommendations. Through this innovative method, the wadia 121decoding computer maintains high resolution. The wadia 121decoding computer is a small form factor digitaltoanalog converter with digital preamplifier capabilities.
W a d i a d i g i t a l wadia 121decoding computer overview. Er lasst sich an jedem usbanschluss ihres mac oder windows pcs. What this set offers instead, at least for mac users, is an excellent integrated headphone amppreamp, along with the option for output. Oct 16, 20 i wondering if anyone can share what computer server or spdif converter theyve had success pairing with audio research dac8. Dac with volume control dac digital to analog conversion. Wadia digital 12 dac with xlr and rca output for sale. Aesebu which would allow me to use the corresponding output on the id100 and a unique da conversion process. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the wadia. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the wadia 121decoding computer circuitry to lockup see troubleshooting. The ud384 can direct stream from pc or mac at 16bit44. This is wadias finest piece to date, giving the resolution and clarity they are famous for, but achieving something that also sounds natural and real.
Oct 18, 2010 wadia s latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for anyone who wants not merely good, but great sound at their computer desktop. The volume control can replace a preamp if only digital sources are used, and an internal setting for overall gain is provided. In development for the last three years, this new digitaltoanalog converter with highend builtin preamplifier and headphone amplifier is worlds. Great price but open to offers this sale is for a very highperformance, wadia digital model 12 da converter dac it features optical, coaxial and aesebu 4 digital inputs, and both balanced. Audio dacmagic xs use your computers software volume setting to control the dac s internal volume. Teradak has been years of history, derived from a common interest in a group of audio enthusiasts, headquartered in china and taiwan, is the professional manufacturer for dac decoder, headphone amplifier and specific linear power supply. The wadia is the only turn key solution that takes the digital output of an ipod directly to feed to a dac, making it the equivalent of playing back a file from a computer hard drive by way of a dac. I have a mcintosh system and use a wadia 170i dock with my ipod iknow its wrong but is easy would adding the wadia 151 to the system make a substantial difference. From personal recording interfaces for iphone and ipad to multichannel mac based. Jul 12, 20 wadia 121decoding computer da processor page 2 still, ja noted right away that there was a bit more bass in this take than hed prefer this from a bass player. The wadia di322s 8channel, 32bit192khz dac is used in a stereo quad balanced mode, assuring the music is reproduced with a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion, for all digital input sources. Although this was wadia s cheapest dac it is still very good considering its second hand value. The m330 media server gives you access to all your locally stored and internet based digital music in a single, easy to use device.
Ich flirte mit einem vdac oder mit dagicmagic wandler. Wadia series 9 da converter audiogon discussion forum. It is still an upgrade when used as a dac connected to a meridian 507 cd player. Now im using macbook pro mid2012 through dac usb input.