background image

 

 

 

 
 

-14-

CLASSÉ DAC-88 

 

DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSOR 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS: 
Inputs: 
 
 
 
 
 
Controls: 
 
 
Sample rate: 
D/A Conversion: 
 
 
Digital filter: 
Analog filter: 
Frequency response: 
 
ANALOG SPECIFICATION: 
Output: 
Output impedance: 
Frequency response: 
Harmonic distortion: 
Output levels: 
             Single ended (RCA): 
             Balanced (XLR): 
Signal to Noise Ratio: 
Channel separation: 
 
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 
Voltage: 
Power Consumption: 
 
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS: 
Dimensions:      Gross: 
                        Net: 
Weight:           Gross: 
                        Net: 
 
 

 
5 Digital inputs 
(2) COAXIAL 
(1) BALANCED AES/EBU 
(1) TOSLINK optical 
(1) ST optical 
 
Digital input, phase select, display brightness, 
and standby. 
 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. 
UltraAnalog 20-bit DACs in balanced 
configuration. 
 
8x oversampling, HDCD decoder and filter 
Passive linear phase. 
20 to 20 kHz +0.3dB 
 
 
Single ended (RCA) and Balanced (XLR) 
50 Ohms 
20 to 20 kHz +0.1dB 
Less than 0.003% @ 1 kHz 
Normal CD         HDCD  
 1.52 Vrms        3.04 Vrms 
 3.04 Vrms        6.08 Vrms 
110dB 
123dB @ 1 kHz 
 
 
Factory set 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC 
25 Watts 
 
 
22" x 19 1/2" x 12" 
19" x 14 3/4" x 3 1/4" 
22 lbs 
17 lbs 

Summary of Contents for DAC-88

Page 1: ...CLASS AUDIO DAC 88 DIGITAL ANALOG PROCESSOR DAC 88 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...lar circuits are then tailored to different power levels etc Differences between less expensive models and more expensive models are parts quality and compliment power supply extravagance and the amou...

Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING SET UP 4 A C LINE POWER 5 FRONT PANEL AND CONTROLS 6 DISPLAY INFORMATION 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS 9 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 11 SPECIFICATIONS 15 WARRANTY 16 WAR...

Page 4: ...damage or missing parts to your dealer promptly The DAC 88 must be located in a position free of any hum inducing magnetic fields This also applies to turntables and interconnect cables Positions adja...

Page 5: ...s of use For optimum sonic performance you should consider use of the optional CLASSE REFERENCE A C LINECORD Consult your dealer regarding this accessory CAUTION FLOATING THE GROUND OR DEFEATING THE G...

Page 6: ...erted 180 degrees phase shift or normal non inverted mode 0 degree phase shift The audio phase inversion is performed digitally before the data reaches the DACs and indicated on the display 3 DISPLAY...

Page 7: ...gain is automatically increased by 6dB for an HDCD disc 7 LOCK 32 44 48 indicators Indicates the input frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz and the locked status 8 PHASE indicator This Indicator will...

Page 8: ...8...

Page 9: ...nput for electrical SPDIF standard 6 AC INLET CONNECTOR 7 RIGHT CHANNEL BALANCED XLR ANALOG OUTPUT 8 RIGHT CHANNEL SINGLE ENDED ANALOG OUTPUT 9 LEFT CHANNEL BALANCED XLR ANALOG OUTPUT 10 LEFT CHANNEL...

Page 10: ...10...

Page 11: ...lly linear regulated design using an ultra high current 88 VA rated toroidal transformer Separate supplies are used for the digital and analog circuits providing optimum isolation There is over 200 po...

Page 12: ...indicates the frequency and locked status The output of the AES21 receiver is oversampled by the HDCD decoder to a rate that is 8 times higher than the original sampling frequency Oversampling the dig...

Page 13: ...gh current analog circuitry has been specially implemented in the DAC 88 The four discrete amplifier circuits feature input stages using differential J FET pairs cascaded isolating the front end and a...

Page 14: ...AND DIMENSIONS Dimensions Gross Net Weight Gross Net 5 Digital inputs 2 COAXIAL 1 BALANCED AES EBU 1 TOSLINK optical 1 ST optical Digital input phase select display brightness and standby 32 kHz 44 1...

Page 15: ...ng that all the conditions contained in this warranty are met In order to initiate service of any kind it is necessary to OBTAIN PRIOR FACTORY AUTHORIZATION AND SHIP THE UNIT PREPAID TO THE CLASS FACT...

Page 16: ...GES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SET UP OPERATION FAILURE TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPAIR OF THE DAC 88 AND OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT USED THEREWITH THIS WARRANTY ALL CLAIMS MADE IN VIRTUE HEREOF AND ALL IS...

Page 17: ..._____ AUTHORIZED DEALER________________________________________________________ PURCHASER S NAME_________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS________________________________...

Reviews: