Denon DA-300USB

The new DA-300USB DAC integrates high-definition signal processing and ultra-precise 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog conversion technologies that are the source of the extraordinary sound quality found in Denon’s high-end CD/SACD players.

Simply connect this minimalist-styled DAC with its USB-B connection to significantly improve the sound quality produced by your computer, whether from music stored on the hard drive or streamed audio over the internet, for enjoyment through headphones or speakers. Another possibility is to connect the DA-300USB to your hi-fi system to enhance the sound quality of digital music files and audio streams played from a PC or Mac.

This combination also greatly improves the audio properties of other digital audio equipment such as media players, CD/DVD players, internet TV boxes, Apple TV, and gaming consoles by connecting them to the unit’s additional coaxial or optical inputs. The DA-300USB accepts universal digital file formats for PCM and DSD (the native format for SACD) digital audio signals on the USB-B input for asynchronous playback of digital music and audio streams from connected computers.

It supports PCM signals up to 24-bit/192kHz via the SPDIF connection and optical digital inputs. Denon’s Advanced AL32 processing and high-precision 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog conversion power the line-level outputs to a hi-fi amplifier or desktop speaker system. Additionally, a built-in headphone amplifier can drive any type of headphones or earphones with exceptional sound quality.

• Advanced AL32 Processing
• 32-bit/192kHz DAC
• Asynchronous mode
• Bit-transparent mode
• Integrated master clock to reduce jitter
• Isolated asynchronous USB-B circuit
• Audiophile-grade components
• Ultra-simple operation: Plug & Play

Measurements

• 24/192 PCM input signal
  • Frequency response: 2 Hz - 96 kHz (2 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB))
  • Dynamic range: 105 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.0018%
• DSD64 input signal
  • Frequency response: 2 Hz - 100 kHz (2 Hz - 50 kHz (± 0.5 dB))
  • Dynamic range: 105 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.0018%

Connectivity

• Digital input
  • 1 coaxial digital input
  • 2 optical inputs
• Analog output
  • 1 analog output (RCA)
  • Headphone output (6.3 mm)

General

• Power consumption: 15 W
• Dimensions
  • Horizontal (W × H × D): 170 × 57 × 182 mm
  • Vertical (W × H × D): 114 × 175 × 182 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg