12 490,00 €
10 in stock
Categories: DAC, Desktop Headphone Amps, Headphone Amplifiers
Discover the ultimate expression of digital-to-analogue conversion. The Chord DAVE stands as the flagship model, combining state-of-the-art FPGA technology with exclusive conversion techniques. Consequently, this high end DAC redefines what digital sound can achieve in modern audio systems.
Standing for Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis, this device delivers music with absolute purity and breathtaking realism. Furthermore, it meticulously captures every note, every subtle nuance, and every breath of the recording with uncompromising clarity.
Designed without any compromise, it firmly sets a new global benchmark for the industry. Therefore, as a true reference DAC, Chord DAVE operates flawlessly as both an advanced digital converter and a world-class preamplifier, offering an incredibly transparent and dynamic listening experience for audiophiles.
Experience sound in its absolute truest form and elevate your entire audio setup. MGY OU is the official distributor of Chord Electronics in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Order your Chord DAVE today and bring unparalleled British acoustic engineering directly into your dedicated listening room!
The Chord Electronics DAVE (Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis) is the company’s absolute flagship reference Digital-to-Analog Converter, digital preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. Widely considered one of the most advanced DACs in the world, the DAVE rejects mass-produced commercial DAC chips in favor of a massive Spartan-6 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) LX75. Boasting 1,000 times the processing power of traditional chips, it utilizes Rob Watts’ proprietary WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter with an astounding 164,000-tap length. This unmatched computational immense power results in unparalleled timing precision, instrument separation, and lifelike musicality.
Beyond digital-to-analog conversion, the DAVE functions as a reference-grade digital preamplifier featuring a lossless digital volume control, allowing it to be connected directly to a power amplifier (such as the Chord Etude or ULTIMA series) for a pure, uncolored signal path. It also features a robust discrete headphone amplifier capable of driving the most demanding planar magnetic headphones. Enclosed in a massive aerospace-grade aluminum chassis with a distinctive porthole LCD display, the DAVE is the ultimate centerpiece for any uncompromising Choral or High-End audio system.
When you purchase premium digital audio equipment from MGY Europe, you receive a customer experience backed by our core service policies.
10 DAYS FREE HOME TRIAL: We understand that system synergy is critical for high-resolution audio. We offer a 10-day risk-free home trial, allowing you to audition the DAC or amplifier with your own headphones, speakers, and digital sources before making a final commitment.
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OFFICIAL WARRANTY: As an authorized distributor, all our Chord Electronics products come with a comprehensive official warranty, providing you with certified technical support, expert maintenance, and long-term peace of mind.
MADE IN UK: Experience authentic British engineering. Every Chord Electronics device is meticulously designed, hand-assembled, and precision-machined from aerospace-grade aluminum in Kent, Great Britain, adhering to the highest global standards of digital audio innovation.
DAVE is not just a DAC; it also serves as a reference-level headphone amplifier and digital preamp. It condenses over two decades of research, development, and advanced engineering from Chord Electronics into a single unit. At its core lies the advanced Spartan 6 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), boasting a processing power that surpasses traditional mass-produced chip DACs by a factor of 1,000. DAVE’s FPGA is equipped with over a million lines of code to effectively address complex timing issues with remarkable speed and precision.
The extraordinary capabilities of the FPGA translate into several significant sonic advantages, including vastly improved timing and the most exceptional noise-shaping performance among all known DACs. DAVE’s technology delivers music with unparalleled realism and musicality, offering an unmatched timing response. The device’s lossless digital volume control ensures that the signal is delivered directly to your power amplifier, providing the purest audio experience.
DAVE features a generously sized LC display on its front panel, which showcases input sources, sample frequencies, volume levels, and configuration settings within our renowned porthole design. Additionally, DAVE is equipped with a rotary encoder with a substantial stainless steel controller and tactile ball buttons on its fascia, allowing for direct interaction in addition to the provided remote control.
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz flat within +/-0.1dB (HF filter off)
Tap length filter: 164,000
THD + N: 127.5dB (AWT)
Channel separation: >125dB @ 1KHz
Dynamic range: 127.5dB (AWT)
Sample frequencies: 44.1Khz – 768Khz (16 – 32bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant)
Digital inputs:
4x 75Ω S/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1kHz to 384kHz
1x AES XLR – 44.1kHz to 96kHz
2x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1kHz to 96kHz
1x USB Type B – 44.1kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32bit) – PCM and DSD
Analogue outputs:
1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA
1x Stereo Pair of Balanced XLR
1x ¼” TRS Jack Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
THD +N: -127.5dB (AWT)
Channel Separation: >125dB @ 1kHz
Dynamic Range: 127.5dB (AWT)
Headphone Output:
1% THD 6.8v RMS with 300Ω (154mW)
1% THD 6.8v RMS with 33Ω (1.4w)
Output Impedance: 0.055Ω (short circuit protected)
Operating voltage: 90v AC – 250v AV auto switching 50Hz – 60Hz
Power consumption: Full power – 40 W; Standby – 10 W
Dimensions (including connectors): 7.8cm (H) 33.5cm (W) 15.2cm (D)
Weight: 5 kg
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