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Paganini DAC
數位格式二十多年研發的進步中，dCS一直是高階數位音樂應用的技術推手。全世界專業錄音室最常見到的數位/類比轉換器廠家dCS推出的Paganini數位類比轉換器使用獨家Ring DAC數位類比轉換器，超取樣至5位元，訊息量每秒3MS，類比輸出平衡、非平衡各一組，可選擇2V或6V輸出，有數位音量控制，PCM數位輸入AES3x2、SPDIF(RCA)x2，DSD數位輸入IEEE1394x2，時鐘訊號輸入輸出各一。
有別以往”傳統、專業”外觀，比起dCS旗艦Scarlatti深色的處理，Paganini的外型更富有科技感，四週的細節也經過特殊處理。除了外型之外，之前的dCS較為冷靜，強調無所不在的分析能力，在Paganini上不再刻意著墨，而是由一個自然融合所取代，整體的音樂性更好，在聲音的密度、音像的穩固、音場的表現上，在上一代就已經出神入化，這一些都有保留下來，而在聲音細微處的處理，去除了讓人覺得刻意的印象，這是一個重要的改變，讓聲音的一致性更高，以dcs Paganini表現，整體的豐潤感更佳，而在不失細節解析上，提供用家更好的音樂性，絕對值得高階數位系統的用家用心體會。
Technical Specification
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Type
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Digital-to-Analogue Converter
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Color
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Silver or Black
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Mechanism
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N/A
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Dimensions
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(W) 460mm x (D) 405mm x (H) 113mm
(W) 18.0” x (D) 16.5” x (H) 4.4”
Allow extra depth for cable connectors
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Weight
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11.0kg/24.2lbs
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Converter Type
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Patented dCS Ring DAC topology, oversampling to 5
bits at 2.822 or 3.07 MS/s.
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Analogue Outputs
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Output Levels: 2V rms or 6V rms on all outputs for a
full-scale input, set in the menu.
Balanced Outputs - 1 stereo pair on 2x 3-pin male
XLR connectors (pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold).
These outputs are electronically balanced and floating,
the signal balance ratio at 1kHz is better than 40dB.
Output impedance is 3 Ω , maximum load is 600 Ω (a
10kΩ load is recommended).
Unbalanced Outputs - 1 stereo pair on 2x RCA Phono
connectors.
Output impedance is 52Ω, maximum load is 600 Ω (a
10k Ω load is recommended).
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Digital Inputs
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IEEE 1394 interface on 2x 6-way connectors. The
interface accepts dCS-encrypted DSD (1 bit data at
2.822MS/s)
2x AES/EBU on 3-pin female XLR connectors. Each
will accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 &
96kS/s, OR as a Dual AES pair at 88.2, 96, 176.4 &
192kS/s.
2x SPDIF on 2x RCA Phono connectors. Each will
accept up to 24 bit PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 &
96kS/s
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Word Clock I/O
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Word Clock Input on 1x BNC connector. Accepts
standard word clock at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 & 96kHz.
The data rate can be the same as the clock rate OR
an exact multiple (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x) of the clock rate.
Sensitive to TTL levels.
Word Clock Output on 1x BNC connector. In Master
mode, a TTL-compatible 44.1kHz word clock is
available.
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Residual Noise
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Better than –110dB0 @ 20Hz - 20kHz unweighted.
(6V Setting)
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Spurious Responses
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Better than –100dB0 @ 20Hz - 20kHz
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Filters
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PCM mode - 4 filters give different trade-offs between
the Nyquist image rejection and the phase response
2 extra asymmetrical filters are available at 176.4 kS/s
and 192 kS/s
DSD mode - 4 filters progressively reduce out-of-audio
band noise level (inherent in the 1-bit nature of DSD).
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Software Updates
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Updates loaded by CD-R
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Local Control
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Starter remote control provided or RS232.
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Power Supply
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Factory set for 115 V AC, 60
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Power Consumption
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30 Watts typical/ 40 Watts maximum
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