DAC501 upgrade to MK II
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Elevate your audio experience with the WEISS Engineering DAC501 MK2 upgrade, representing the latest evolution in the company's nearly four-decade pursuit of high-fidelity sound reproduction. This comprehensive upgrade transforms your existing DAC501 into a superior performing unit that delivers exceptional sonic improvements.
The MK2 upgrade centers around the implementation of the latest 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips, utilizing dual D/A conversion channels per audio channel for exceptional performance specifications. This advanced chipset, combined with upgraded analog circuitry, delivers a remarkable improvement in transparency and openness that brings you closer to live-like music reproduction.
The upgraded analog section features WEISS's proprietary discrete electronics for both line and headphone output stages, developed from decades of professional audio expertise. The enhanced circuitry provides increased resolution and deeper musical detail retrieval, with improved dynamics and a more visceral, textural presentation across all frequencies.
Technical improvements include enhanced power supply regulation with separate transformers, ultra-low jitter clock generation, and advanced SHARC signal processing for high-precision volume control and sampling frequency conversion. These refinements work together to create a more incisive, transparent soundstage with superior imaging and spatial accuracy.
The MK2 upgrade maintains all the original DAC501's versatility and connectivity while elevating performance to reference-level standards. This upgrade represents a significant step forward in digital-to-analog conversion technology, offering discerning audiophiles a path to exceptional musical reproduction.