Weiss DAC204 Digital Analogue Converter

Weiss DAC204 Digital Analogue Converter (DAC) 

FLEXIBLE CONVERSION

MULTI-FORMAT DAC AND FORMAT CONVERTER
Dare we call the DAC204 a Swiss army knife? It is certainly the most versatile digital-to-analogue converter in Weiss Engineering’s product offering.

Use the DAC204 for easy switching between multiple units with digital outputs — including a computer or mobile with USB out — and enjoy the pristine and low-jitter conversion to analogue audio from the unit’s outputs. The DAC204 can also convert DSD audio to PCM and offers a digital output in the AES/EBU format.

COVER ALL YOUR BASES
The DAC204 is a multi-format digital-to-analogue and digital-to-digital converter. Its many input and output options make it equally useful for use in a professional mixing or mastering studio as for an audiophile-grade listening room.

It employs no less than four oversampling sigma-delta D/A converters per channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance.

DIGITAL ACCEPTED HERE
The DAC204 accepts incoming digital audio streams straight from any USB-equipped computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It can also receive S/PDIF and AES/EBU audio via its S/PDIF or Toslink connectors.

OUTGOING AUDIO
The DAC204 converts the incoming digital streams to analogue audio, which simultaneously appears on its balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced RCA connectors. It can also perform digital-to-digital conversion and output digital audio in AES/EBU or S/PDIF formats through the corresponding connectors and a BNC output connector.

Should the incoming audio be in DSD format, the DAC204 can convert that to PCM.

STAY CONNECTED
The DAC204 can be permanently connected to multiple digital units, and the user can easily switch between them with the front-mounted Input Selector switch.

PRODUCT COMPARISON
The DAC204 is the bigger sibling to the DAC205. The two units offer the same conversion quality, but the DAC204 has a USB input and can convert DSD to PCM audio. The DAC204 and DAC205 are relatively affordable options to Weiss Engineering’s higher-grade units such as the DAC501 and the HELIOS.

They do not have the onboard digital processing capabilities of those units, nor do they include headphone outputs or remote controls.

DIGITAL INPUTS

USB

• Two AES/EBU or S/PDIF on Toslink or RCA connectors
• Accepted formats: PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x

ANALOG OUTPUTS

• Line out unbalanced on RCA connector
• Line out balanced on XLR connector

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

• An Input Selector switch, to select the active input (USB, Toslink, or RCA)
• Two switches for DSD to PCM conversion settings
• Power on/off switch

BACK PANEL ELEMENTS

• Digital inputs on USB, RCA, and Toslink connectors
• Analog outputs on XLR and RCA connectors
• Digital outputs (AES/EBU) on stereo XLR, RCA, and BNC connectors 
• Two toggle switches for output level setting
• External power supply connector

DIMENSIONS

DAC204

• Depth: 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches
• Width: 10.5 cm / 4.2 inches
• Height: 9.5 cm / 3.8 inches

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.