Nuprime DAC-9SE black

A reference-class preamp

To meet the demands of customers who want to eliminate extra components from their system, a high-end preamp capable of directly driving the power amplifier is an essential design element. The DAC-9SE includes features borrowed from traditional high-end preamps:

• Switched resistor ladder network implemented by advanced FPGA for volume control, i.e. a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting.
• Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise source level matching.
• Volume adjustment in 99 precise 0.5 dB increments.

The heart

At the heart of an audio system, the DAC-9SE supports a wide range of inputs and formats. Using one of the world’s highest performing 32-bit audio DACs, the AK4493, is just a first step in designing the ultimate DAC. Cutting-edge solutions, readily available to all suppliers, combined with the exclusive experience and know-how in creating numerous award-winning Editor’s Choice and Product of the Year products elevate the NuPrime DAC-9SE well above the competition.

Power circuitry

AC hum is minimized by using a low-noise power supply with anti-vibration treatment. The rest of the onboard power circuitry is also designed to minimize noise.

• NuPrime SRC’s Puce CI provides FPGA processing
• New generation AKM: (AK4493 EQ)
• NuPrime vibration-free isolation feet
• Extension port for Bluetooth dongle and WiFi audio streaming (optional)
• Supports native DSD playback via ASIO2.1 and DoP method
• Individually adjustable volume on each input
• Exclusive driver software for Windows. Standard driver software for Mac.
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode

Measurements

• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz / ± 0.3 dB
• SNR: > 110 dB
• THD + N: < 0.0005%

Connectivity

• 1 x USB PCM / DSD digital (PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD256)
• 1 x S/PDIF digital coaxial (PCM up to 768 kHz supporting DoP DSD256 format)
• 1 x S/PDIF digital optical (PCM up to 192 kHz supporting DoP DSD64 format)
• 1 x Bluetooth or WiFi receiver module (optional)
• 1 x HDMI IIS / DSD connector (PCM 768 kHz / 32Bit and DSD 256 data stream)
• 1 x Analog stereo RCA

Outputs

• 1 pair of stereo RCA outputs: 4Vrms
• 1 x pair of balanced stereo XLR outputs: 8 Vrms
• 1 x S/PDIF optical output (PCM up to 192 kHz supporting DoP DSD64 format)

General

• Worldwide AC voltage: (90VAC ~ 130VAC // 210VAC ~ 250VAC)
• AC fuse: slow blow, 2.5 A, 250 VA
• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 235 x 281 x 55 mm (including feet)
• Weight: 2.5 kg