{"product_id":"weiss-medus-reference-digital-to-analogue-converter","title":"Weiss Medus Reference Digital To Analogue Converter","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuite superb condition in every regard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Weiss Aluminium Remote Control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Optional Factory Ethernet Streaming Module (£2650.00).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes User Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout question one of worlds true reference Digital To Analogue Converters..........\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull HiFi+ Review : \u003ca\u003eWeiss Medus Reference Digital To Analogue Converter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull SHiFi Review : \u003ca\u003eWeiss Medus Reference Digital To Analogue Converter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Details Here : \u003ca\u003eWeiss Medus Reference Digital To Analogue Converter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMEDUS is a no-compromise stereo 24 Bit\/192 kHz Digital to Analogue Converter designed with the aim of keeping an absolutely uncompromising audio signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch detail and thought was spent on the digital input as well as the analog output stage. Both have in common the purest possible approach in audio design, aspiring for nothing less than excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is coupled with an ergonomic design that gives the user immediate access to all necessary functions, while keeping an uncluttered and thus easy-to-use front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis combination makes a truly professional D\/A converter catering for the highest expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MEDUS works with AES\/EBU, S\/DIF, USB and Firewire (optional) inputs and handles PCM as well as DSD signals. An IR remote unit controls all functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Streaming Module (Included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn optional Ethernet streaming interface is provided on this particular Medus and provides an ultra-low jitter streaming data stream fed direct to the DAC stage to deliver what we believe is one of the finest streaming solutions available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MEDUS employs a twin metal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inner chassis is made of steel and acts as a very effective shield against electrostatic and electromagnetic radiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outer frame is made of massive anodized aluminium for additional shielding, resulting in optimal heat convection and beautiful looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful non-switching power supply is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll sensitive voltages have their own regulators which are separated between left and right channels. The result is an analog output free of digital noise and channel crosstalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power switch activates a semiconductor relay which only switches on or off at zero crossings of the mains voltage. This assures a glitch free power switching. The mains transformer sits in a mu-metal shielding box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MEDUS is synchronized by the input signal present at the selected input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral signal re-clocking schemes are combined for extremely high jitter attenuation down to subsonic frequencies, making the MEDUS virtually immune to jitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the USB or Firewire inputs the master clock is generated by the MEDUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp-sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignals at 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling frequency are up-sampled in the MEDUS DSP chip, using our own up-sampling algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus the DAC chip always receives signals at a 88.2 kHz minimum sampling frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 32 Bit DAC chip up-samples the input signal to about 1.5 MHz. Four D\/A conversion channels are used per audio channel, resulting in exceptional performance specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe I\/V conversion after the DAC chip uses two of our own discrete OP-AMPs (the OP1-BP) per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll analogue processing is done with our own discrete operational amplifier modules, the Weiss OP1-BP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OP1-BP is arguably the best audio operational amplifier currently available. Four OP1-BP are used per channel, two for current to voltage (I\/V) conversion and two for the balanced and unbalanced output stages. The OP1-BP run in class A mode for all common loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput levels can be set with a rotary switch at the back of the unit. The level range is 32 dB with a 1 dB step resolution. The outputs are symmetrical on XLR connectors and asymmetrical on RCA connectors. 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