Audio Research DAC 9 Tube DAC

Audio Research DAC 9 Tube DACFor decades, Audio Research has pursued a singular goal: to bring recorded music to life with a sense of realism that transcends the equipment. The DAC 9 is the embodiment of that philosophy for the digital age. It is a component designed not just to convert data, but to uncover the soul within the ones and zeros. By marrying a state of the art, high resolution digital engine with a pure vacuum tube analog output stage, the DAC 9 bridges the gap

The double-flared rear port

4-inch LCD touchscreen: Onboard display allows direct access to settings and system status without requiring an external device

5 dB gain into 8 ohms) Input Impedance 200k ohms Balanced

matching the RP-7 and RP-9 control resolution

or hardening

all hand-tested

preventing unwanted energy transfer

7 inches) Weight 41

or Walnut effect

Better conductivity

Input impedance for MM is switchable between 2

or hand-applied piano lacquer in Black or White