DNC vs Ayon Audio S-5
The S-5's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DNC's 3.2V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.002%).
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DNC
AudionetDigitalDACsStreamersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DNC
The Audionet DNC is a stereo network music streamer and D/A converter with analogue preamplifier-style outputs, digital source inputs, FM tuner, USB media playback, UPnP network playback and internet-radio capability. It uses Audionet’s asynchronous upsampling/clocking architecture, DC-coupled analogue output circuitry, selectable parametric equalisation and speaker-distance delay management. The original DNC is an archived product; Audionet’s archive lists the initial 2012 version as produced from October 2012 to 2014 and the subsequent DNC version as introduced in November 2014.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- Output Voltage
- 3.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 24Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 3.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, S/PDIF, Optical, WLAN, LAN
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- internet radio, FM radio, podcasts, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, UPnP media server, airable.Radio, airable.on-demand, vTuner
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions