The Director is the heard of the stereo system to which all components are being connected: sources, amplifier, active speakers, headphone amps, phono preamplifier etc.
The Director combines two units in one: a reference-class preamplifier with six inputs (2x analog and 4x digital) and both balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as a reference-class DA converter for PCM up to 384 kHz and up to Double Rate DSD (DSD128).
The 120V electronics (VOLTAiR technology) operate quasi 'idle' even at highest audio levels and impulse peaks. They never operate on the limit and therefore never get stressed. The music presents itself with a serenity that you feel pleasant when listening.
Features:
- 120V rail preamplifier with integrated DA converter
- Four digital inputs: USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical
- DAC: up to 384 kHz (PCM) and DSD 2 (Double Rate DSD, DSD128)
- Win driver; Apple class compliant
- Two analog inputs (2x RCA)
- Balanced and unbalanced outputs (XLR, RCA)
- Analog volume control with motorized ALPS R K27 "Big Blue" potentiometer; remote controllable (learns any IR remote control)
- Remote controllable source selection (learns any IR remote control)
- Avago dot matrix display shows selected input and sample rate frequency for digital inputs
- Frequency range (analog): 4 Hz to 300 kHz (-3 dB)
- THD: 0,0008 % (analog), 0,0004 % (digital)
- Dynamic range: 137,6 dB (analog), 120,8 dB (digital)
- AMP CTR connection to Performer power amplifier for coupled on/off switching
- Windows® driver, Apple class compliant
- Stand-By/power on switch
- Linear power supply with toroidal transformer
- Dimensions (incl. feet): 278 mm W x 57 mm H x 330 mm D / 10.95 in W x 2.24 in H x 13 in D
- Made in Germany
The Director is available in different colours: Black / Silver