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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 Box. We are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. If outside EU, please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location. The price you see is only a generic estimation for “outside EU”.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: 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 4: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just ask for it.WEISS AUDIO DAC205 – DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTERA BETTER DAC FOR YOUR SYSTEMExpand and improve your existing setup by adding the DAC205 D/A converter. The DAC205 accepts incoming digital audio in the S/PDIF or AES/EBU formats and delivers a pristine analogue output that betters the DACs built into most audio interfaces, CD players, and other devices with digital audio outputs.MAIN FEATURESPRISTINE CONVERSION QUALITYThe DAC205 accepts incoming digital audio via its S/PDIF or TOSLINK inputs, transparently converts it to analogue audio, and delivers pristine sound via its XLR or RCA outputs. Two different units with digital outputs can be simultaneously connected to the DAC205. The active input is easily selected with the front-mounted input selector switch.It uses no less than four D/A converters per audio channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance. Several signal reclocking schemes are combined to achieve high jitter attenuation.MULTIPLE USE CASESThe DAC205 is equally suited for a high-end hi-fi setup as in a professional mixing or mastering studio.Hifi users will typically feed it from the digital output of a playback device such as a CD player or a network player. For professional audio engineers, the input can be fed from an audio interface’s S/PDIF or AES/EBU output.The common denominator is that the conversion quality of the DAC205 will significantly surpass the DACs built into most such output devices.DAC205 PRODUCT COMPARISONCompared to its larger sibling, the DAC204, the DAC205 offers the same conversion quality. But it does not accept digital audio via USB and does not perform DSD to PCM conversion.The DAC205 is a relatively affordable option to Weiss Engineering’s higher-grade units, such as the DAC501 and the HELIOS. It has a reduced feature set but offers conversion quality far above competing products in the same price bracket.TECHNICAL DATADIGITAL INPUTSAES/EBU or S/PDIF on Toslink and RCA sockets.Accepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz to 192 kHzANALOG OUTPUTSBalanced stereo outputs on XLR connectorsUnbalanced stereo outputs on RCA connectorsFour different output levels can be set using two switches.FRONT PANEL CONTROLSPower On/Off switch with an LED indicatorInput selector switchBACK PANEL ELEMENTSDigital inputs on RCA and TOSLINK connectors.Analog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors.External power supply connector.Two toggle switches for the output level setting.DIMENSIONSDepth: 16.5 cm / 6.5 inchesWidth: 10.5 cm / 4.2 inchesHeight: 6 cm / 2.4 inchesPOWERDC input voltage: 6 to 9 VoltDC input current: 900mA at 6V, 600mA at 9VPower consumption: 5.4 W
The DAC205 is a solid mid-tier converter that punches above its weight for the price point. At USD $2,443, this is positioned at the higher end of used market pricing for this model—typically you'll see examples moving in the USD $1,800–USD $2,200 range depending on condition and included accessories. If the unit is in excellent working condition with original packaging and documentation, the ask is defensible but not a steal. Without knowing the specific revision (original DAC205 versus the newer MK2 with the ES9028PRO chip), it's hard to call this a bargain; the MK2 commands a modest premium, but either way, you're paying near-retail for a used piece.
Before committing, verify the unit powers on cleanly and that all four output-level switches engage properly—these toggle switches are the most common wear point on older Weiss gear. Confirm which digital inputs are actually needed for your setup (RCA S/PDIF, Toslink, or AES/EBU), and test all of them if possible, since intermittent connector issues can be expensive to diagnose. Ask the seller whether this is the original DAC205 or the MK2 revision, and request proof of recent use; units sitting idle can develop capacitor issues. Make sure the external power supply is included and functioning—replacements aren't trivial to source.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Weiss Engineering was founded in 1985 by Daniel Weiss in Switzerland, near Zürich, following his five years at Willi Studer AG where he pioneered digital audio innovations like sampling frequency converters and processors for recorders. A self-taught electronics enthusiast who built his own synthesizers, amplifiers, and even an electric violin in his youth, Weiss established the company to specialize in digital audio equipment for mastering studios, launching the modular 102 Series that remains relevant today at 24-bit/96 kHz. This heritage in professional signal processing laid the foundation for the brand's precision engineering ethos.
The company focuses on high-end digital audio components, excelling in digital-to-analog converters (DACs), CD transports, streaming devices, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers, all designed and manufactured in-house by a small team of eight. Early products like the Gambit Series—featuring standalone equalizers, dynamics processors, de-noisers, and converters with 40-bit floating-point processing—targeted mastering engineers, while the 2000 expansion into hi-fi introduced audiophile favorites such as the MEDEA DAC and Jason CD transport, now staples in discerning home systems worldwide.
Weiss Engineering occupies a niche boutique position at the pinnacle of the high-end hi-fi market, revered for its Swiss-made transparency, ergonomic excellence, and unmatched digital fidelity among knowledgeable audiophiles and professionals. Daniel Weiss's 2021 Technical Grammy Award underscores its authoritative status in digital audio, appealing to buyers seeking reference-grade performance over mass-market compromises.
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