The Lavery DA11 is out top pick for a DAC under $2K. You get a LOT with the DA11 and for sound the competition doesn't compete! Highly recommended by TTVJ!!!
The LavryBlack DA11
Extraordinary Stereo DA Converter
Features like a USB input, programmable settings, infrared remote capability, and the proprietary >PiC< Playback Image Control™ make the DA11 more than just a great sounding DA converter.
In
keeping with the Lavry Engineering tradition of innovation in the
pursuit of excellence, the DA11 combines customer requested features
with a flexible approach to controlling the stereo image. The patent
pending >PiC< Playback Image Control™ allows
the listener to adjust their position within the stereo sound field in
a way that is unique to the DA11. Applications include adjusting the
stereo width to create a headphone listening experience more like
listening in a room with speakers, or moving the “sweet spot” with
asymmetrical speaker placement.
A full compliment of USB,
XLR, RCA, and optical digital audio inputs offer flexibility in using
computer, network music, or stand alone CD player sources, as well as
studio equipment. Balanced and unbalanced output options are provided
for ease in connection to a wide range of HiFi as well as professional
audio gear.
With the addition of infrared remote
capability, the DA11 allows the listener to easily control important
functions from the listening position with the added benefit of working
with most universal remotes. The remote Mute function controls both
headphone and main outputs, while a separate main output On/Off setting
makes private headphone listening convenient.
Like the
highly acclaimed LavryBlack DA10, the DA11 offers extreme transparency
and musicality in DA conversion with the ability to control speaker
volume using digitally controlled ANALOG volume circuitry. This allows
the DA11 to be connected directly to a power amp or powered monitors
without a preamp for the ultimate in “straight-wire” listening. With
unparalleled precision in channel matching throughout the volume range,
this feature allows the listener to easily reset the volume to a known
level for consistent enjoyment with minimal signal degradation. Like
all other programmable settings, the Volume setting is retained in
memory when the power is turned “off.”
The DA11 features:
- Ultra low jitter mode to minimize source degradation.
- Patent Pending >PiC< Playback Image Control™.
- Accepts input sample rates between 30kHz and 200kHz
- Potentiometer-free digitally controlled analog volume circuitry.
- High power discrete headphone output.
- XLR, USB, RCA (Coaxial) and Optical (Toslink) digital inputs.
- Optional Infrared Remote control
- Power On/Off muting protection on Main and Headphone outputs
- Balanced or unbalanced outputs with Polarity Inversion
- Included XLR to RCA adapters for easy connection to RCA inputs
