Bel Canto E1X DAC

Immerse yourself in the purest and most genuine audio experience with the Bel Canto E1X DAC - a Digital to Analog Converter and Control Preamplifier that sets a new benchmark in home audio systems. A celebrated addition to Bel Canto's Advanced Integrated Platform, the E1X DAC embodies a unified embodiment of a high-resolution DAC, streamer and a phono stage, all housed within a streamlined chassis designed specifically for the discerning audiophile.

Collaborating seamlessly with the brand's proprietary technologies, including the advanced HDR-II (High Dynamic Range) DAC core and AMiP (Asynchronous Multi Input Platform), the E1X DAC echoes an auditory environments of unparalleled clarity, dynamic brilliance and unwavering realism. It beautifully captures the vibrancy and emotion of your music - whether that's streamed via Ethernet or USB, played from a CD, or breathed to life from vinyl through the internal MM/MC software.

Masterfully crafted to manage the labyrinth of sonic inputs and control functions, the E1X DAC makes extraordinary sound quality effortlessly accessible to all. The elegantly intuitive interface allows seamless control through a manually operated dial on the front, the bespoke SEEK app on your iPhone/iPad, or via the sophisticated custom remote control. Bolstering your streaming options, the E1X DAC is also a Roon end point, giving you the convenience of subscribing to Roon for network streaming directly to the Bel Canto platform. Giving you unabridged command of your soundscapes the way you want it, its fully programmable display provides valuable system status information, illuminates all programming functions, and auto-off when inactive.

Experience the future of home audio entertainment with the Bel Canto E1X DAC - where sophistication meets simplicity, and where every note played is a symphony waiting to be heard.

Features / Benefits:

1. Advanced Integrated Platform: This platform merges a high-resolution DAC, streamer, and phono stage for a single chassis, eradicating the need for multiple devices. The combination provides exceptional musical expression and a simplified audio experience for the user.

2. High Dynamic Range DAC core and AMiP: The HDR-II technology ensures super-reduced sonic blur, enhanced clarity, and a dynamic impact, while the AMiP works effectively to manage all inputs, allowing you to experience the full potential of all source components.

3. Multiple Streaming and Control Options: Whether through USB, Ethernet, or iOS control app, users have diversified options of controlling and listening to their music, promoting ease of use and convenience.

4. Roon compatibility: Ensure seamless integration of your favorite streaming services in a high-resolution format, taking your music streaming experience to a higher level.

5. Varied Inputs: With the availability of various inputs, E1X DAC caters to differing user requirements, including CDs, USB, and Ethernet among others, establishing this DAC as a versatile and comprehensive option.

6. Programmable Display: Provides valuable system status information, illuminates all programming functions, and auto-off when inactive, helping users easily monitor and navigate their device.

7. Below 0.001% distortion and 126dB of dynamic range: Enhances the sonic accuracy and detail in your music, providing a closer representation to the original sound.

8. Uncompromised Analog Purity and CMOS DAC Technology: Ensures supreme sound integrity and performance, dedicated to delivering an authentic and rich audio experience.

9. Integrated Phono Stage: A highly effective element that provides optimal compatibility with a broad range of MM and MC cartridges, serving avid vinyl lovers.

10. Bass Management: This function allows users to shape and refine their sound, improving the integration of speakers and subwoofers for an elevated auditory ambience.

11. Superior Clocks: With Ultra-Low Phase Noise Master Clocks, E1X DAC annihilates jitter and noise from incoming digital signals, promising an unblemished and accurate digital signal transformation.

Reap the delight of crystal clear, resonant sound with the E1X DAC. Wherever your music comes from, whichever format it embodies, the E1X DAC Control Preamp is designed to deliver an unmatched audio experience. Experience the symphony within your living room with Bel Canto E1X DAC.

Specifications

• Maximum Data Input Rates: 24bit Data to 192ks/s: AES, SPDIF, TOSLINK; 24bit Data to 192ks/s, MQA, and DSD64: 10/100 Ethernet; 24bits to 384ks/s, MQA, and DSD64/128 (DoP): USB2 Audio
• Low Level Outputs: Line Level Analog: 4.5Vrms with Bass Management; Headphone: 4.5Vrms maximum, 32ohm minimum load
• MM/MC Input: Input Sensitivity: MM: 2.5mV to 5mV; MC: 0.25mV to 0.5mV; Input Load: MM: 47K ohms; MC: 50, 100, 500, 1000
• Line Inputs: Maximum Input: 2.2 Vrms RCA; Input Impedance: 10k ohms RCA; THD+N: 0.003%, 1kHz; Dynamic Range: 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz-20kHz
• Main Outputs: Balanced XLR Output and Impedance: 5.5Vrms, 100 ohms; RCA Output and Impedance: 2.75Vrms, 100 ohms
• Performance: Dynamic Range: 126dB A-weighted, THD+N: <0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms
• General Power Usage: On: 2oW, Off: 0W
• Operating Voltages: Internally Set Operating Voltages: 100-120VAC, 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 17.75 W x 15.75 D x 3.25 H inches, 451 x 400 x 83 mm
• Weight: 14 lbs (6.4 kg)

In conclusion, the Bel Canto E1X DAC integrates innovative sound technology with effortless functionality in a sleek, aesthetically pleasing package. Painstakingly engineered to maintain the integrity of your audio, it efficiently manages and simplifies your myriad sonic inputs without sacrificing an iota of quality. It is more than just a DAC and preamp - it is a gateway to an unparalleled audio experience, harmonising with your unique sonic preferences and transforming your home into a symphony hall. Fortify your audio systems with the Bel Canto E1X DAC and command your soundscapes with unprecedented clarity, power, and precision. Larger than life music experiences aren't just for the stage anymore. With Bel Canto's E1X DAC, they're in the heart of your home. Experience it for yourself at The Audio Tailor - voted Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store - and discover the future of high-definition audio. For inquiries or more product details, connect with us at 1300 308 711, send us an email to sales@theaudiotailor.com.au or visit our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172.