DAC-1 Ultra (2010) vs PS Audio NuWave
The NuWave's bit depth is 24-bit against the DAC-1 Ultra (2010)'s 18-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 96 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 92 dB. Both share thd (0.010%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$550
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About the DAC-1 Ultra (2010)
The McCormack DAC-1 Ultra is a standalone digital-to-analog converter with standard coaxial (RCA) and optical (TOSLINK) digital inputs, fixed-level RCA analog outputs, switchable output polarity, and a copper-plated steel chassis. It uses 18-bit DAC architecture with 8x digital interpolation followed by 64x oversampling, and was offered as part of the McCormack Digital Drive DAC-1 line.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 18-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Delta-Sigma
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- SNR
- 92 dB
- Output Impedance
- 250Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 66.7 × 298.5 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.26 kg (16 lbs)
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