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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is 230V factory prepared. If you need a different input voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.CAYIN iDAC-8 – DUAL TIMBRE DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERCayin i-Series is a suite of three desktop products designed around optimal audio performance. Choose individual i-Series units for your needs, or combine all 3 for the ultimate high performance, all in-one headphone listening system.- iDAP-8: Android based network music streamer and digital transport- iDAC-8: High performance DAC with hybrid tube and solid state output modes- iHA-8: High performance balanced Class A headphone amplifierThe Cayin iDAC-8 is a premium, hybrid DAC with selectable solid state and vacuum tube output circuits.Dual Vacuum Tube / Solid State Timbre ModesVacuum tube timbre with 2 x 6H6b-B tubesSolid state timbre with op-ampsA DAC circuit consisting of AK4191 + Dual AK4499EX handles digital to analog conversion prior to the timbre circuit. Pre-Amp / Line level output modesAt the push of a button, choose between varible pre output and fixed line output modes for easy integration with power amplifiers, active speakers and hifi / headphone amplifiers.While in pre-amp mode, the NJW1195AV volume controller in iDAC-8 adjusts volume via a 4-channel low noise, low distortion resistance ladder circuit that offers good inter-channel consistency and a highly accurate audio experience. While controlled electronically, the volume is adjusted purely in the analog domain.Volume control is bypassed in line output mode.Comprehensive Digital Input OptionsThe iDAC-8 offers a wide set of digital inputs options: USB, SPDIF, AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial (RCA/BNC), AES/EBU and I2S digital inputs.FEATURESSelectable Tube / Solid-state timbre modesAK4191 + AK4499EX DACPre/Line output modesUltra low noise power supply systemUSB, SPDIF, AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial (RCA/BNC), AES/EBU and I2S digital inputsRCA and XLR analog outputsDSD512 / PCM 768kHz 32bit format supportTECH SPECSDAC AK4191 Digital AE Modulator 2x AK4499EX (Mono Mode)Vacuum Tubes RCA: 6H6b-B x2XLR: 6H6b-B x2Volume Control NJW1195AV 4-channel electronic controlled analog volumeOutput modes Fixed level: Line OutVariable level: Pre Amp OutDisplay 3.12" 256 x 64 OLED Dot-matrixPower Supply 45W toroidal transformerDigital Inputs USB Audio, Coaxial (RCA), Coaxial (BNC), AES/EBU, Optical, 12SAnalog Outputs Balanced: XLR x2Single-ended: RCA x2Physical Control Power On/Off, Source, Timbre, Line/Pre, Menu/Volume KnobÇWeight Approx 4.6kgDimensions 270mm x 215mm x 70 mm (LxWxH)Analog Outputs (Line Out)Output RCA Single-Ended XLR BalancedTimbre Solid State Vacuum Tube Solid State Vacuum TubeOutput Level (47 kiloohm load) 2.2V+2.2V 4.2V+4.2V 4.1V+4.1VFrequency Response (Fs=192kHz) 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-weighted) ≤0.0007% ≤0.05% ≤0.0006% ≤0.8%Dynamic range (@1kHz, A-weighted) ≥120dB ≥113dB ≥126dB ≥126dBSNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) ≥117dB ≥111dB ≥126dB ≥126dBChannel separation (@1kHz, 47 kiloohm load) ≥116dB ≥105dB ≥121dB ≥122dBOutput impedance ~12 Ohms ~60 Ohms ~24 Ohms ~1 kiloohmAnalog Outputs (Pre Out)Output RCA Single-Ended XLR BalancedTimbre Solid State Vacuum Tube Solid State Vacuum TubeMax. Output Level (47 kiloohm load) 6V+6V 12V+12V 10V+10VFrequency Response (Fs=192kHz) 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-weighted, Vol=81) ≤0.0003% ≤0.2% ≤0.005% ≤0.8%Dynamic range (@1kHz, A-weighted) ≥123dB ≥120dB ≥124dB ≥123dBSNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) ≥122dB ≥119dB ≥123dB ≥122dBChannel separation (@1kHz, 47 kiloohm load) ≥114dB ≥108dB ≥118dB ≥116dBOutput impedance ~12 Ohms ~60 Ohms ~24 Ohms ~1 kiloohm
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Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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