SUPERLINK and VOLUME CONTROL compatible

D/A Converter

DA3N
Supports various digital inputs including USB and CEC’s proprietary SUPERLINK.

Multi-function with Master-clock input, headphone output and variable analog output.

HAND-MADE IN JAPAN■ Rich enough! Various digital inputs AND analog outputs!
In addition to the BNC terminals for SUPERLINK connection to CEC’s latest Belt-drive CD Transports, TL3N as well as
TL1N, a traditional D-Sub-9pin terminal is incorporated.
All kind of connection for the SUPERLINK are now available on the DA3N.
The DA3N also offers input terminal for outside master clock upon SUPERLINK connection. Perfect SUPERLINKconnection is performed when high precision lock generator is connected.
A total of 9 connections are available: SUPERLINK connection; 2 types (4-BNC terminals and one 9-pin D-sub
connection), One each AES/EBU and COAXIAL connection, 3 Optical connections (one at front and two at rear panel)and 2 USB connections (one at front and the other at rear panel).

● Rear Panel■ SUPERLINK
There are two traditional ways of digital signal transmission; SPDIF (SONYPHILIPS Digital Inter Face) and AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/
European Broadcasting Union) while there are four different digital
signals; Master clock, Bit clock, L/R clock and DATA signals.
These four digital signals are transmitted through one cable both attraditional ways accounting for the possibility of potential deterioration
caused by one cable with four-signal system (SPDIF, AES/EBU).
CEC offers new connection; SUPERLINK using four separate high quality
75 ohm BNC cables in addition to conventional 9-pin D-sub connection.
The 4 different digital signals are never combined in one cable and keptindependent from CD transport to D/A converter.
The quality of the input music signal is a major factor in digital music
reproduction. As the signal is transmitted through the SUPERLINK system
are synchronized with the servomechanism-synchronizing clock, whichis generated from the DA3N’s master clock, they are unaffected by jitterdigital noises caused by time lags in the signals, which tend to affectsound dynamics and listener immersion.
■ ESS DAC CHIP
The conversion from digital to analog signal is performed by the ESS
Hyper stream DAC chip ES9008 which is compatible up to 24-bit/192kHz
signals. In addition to the ultra- high preciseness of conversion theES9008 is proud of its warm musicality.
DA3N offers two different digital filters, “FLAT”, a standard filter with superlinear frequency response to 20kHz, and “PULSE”, a ringing-free pulseoptimized filter with a softer roll-off below 20kHz. You may select easily
by remote control hand-set.
■ VARIOUS ANALOG OUTPUTS
Two different outputs are available with DA3N.
Conventional type of output for connection with preamplifier and/or premain amplifier; output level is FIXED, and also a VARIABLE output
which will enable the connection with power amplifier, the sound level iscontrolled by DA3N’s volume control.
Both balanced and unbalanced types of connections are available at both
FIXED and VARIABLE output stages.
Incorporating the high performance TI headphone amplifier circuit theDA3N can be used even as a high performance headphone amplifier.
■ LARGE DISPLAY
A large VFD monitor indicates the input status, the input sampling
frequency, output level (when volume is controlled) and filter condition.

Specifications
Audio			USB(2.0) Type B x 1, USB(2.0) Type mini B x 1 / 32 to 96kHz

Frequency response

20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB

Digital inputs/AES/EBU x 1 / 32 to 192kHz

S/N ratio		

110dB

sampling frequency

COAXIAL x 1 / 32 to 192kHz

Channel balance

105dB, 1kHz/0dB			

OPTICAL TOS x 2, Round mini x 1 / 32 to 96kHz

THD		

0.004%, 1kHz/0dB			

SUPERLINK(BNC) x 1, SUPERLINK(D-SUB) x 1 / 44.1kHz

GeneralMaster clock input

BNC x 1: 44.1kHz available for SUPERLINK only

Power supply

DAC Chip

ESS ES9008 x 1		

Power consumption

17watts

Digital filter

Switchable between FLAT and PULSE

Dimensions		

435(W) x 340(D) x 109(H)mm (incl. legs, terminals and knobs)

AC120V/230V, 50/60Hz specified on rear panel

Fixed analog output

Balanced XLR (2-pin hot) x 1: 4Vrms

Weight		Approx. 9kg (net)			

Unbalanced RCA x 1: 2Vrms

Accessories		AC power cable, BNC cable x 4, Remote control hand set,

Variable analog output

Balanced XLR (2-pin hot) x 1: Max. 4Vrms		

Owner's manual			

Unbalanced RCA x 1: Max.2Vrms

Color		SilverHeadphone output

6.3mm x 1

EAN Code		49 92287 14940 3>USB input not compatibe with 88.2kHz.
>Design and specification are subject to change without notice.

CEC Co., Ltd., Japan

http: //www.cec-web.co.jp

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Safety Precaution

Be sure to operate this product properly once you have thoroughly
read the owner's manual.