Availability - Q1 2007The Spoiler Tube DAC is an all-out assault to produce the very best-sounding USB DAC.
Nothing but the best components are used inside. Our low jitter USB to I2S converter
is inside with a custom I2S interface. The I2S interface minimizes the jitter of the most
important clocks driving the DF1704 and PCM1704U-K D/A chipset.
The things that make this DAC sound extraordinary:
- PCM1704U-K D/A chips - some of the best-sounding D/A chips ever produced
- Simple Tube output driver circuit with precision I/V conversion
- The best-sounding 6922 tubes ever manufactured, Siemens cca grey-plates
- Ultra-transparent output coupling caps (proprietary)
- High-quality Black Gate FK and Relcap Teflon caps in the right values and the right
locations for optimum dynamics - All digital signal paths optimized for low-jitter
- Uses our excellent Off-Ramp I2S converter
- USB converter clocked by a modified Superclock4
The Power Supply delivers the best bass you have ever heard from tubes, as well as
dynamics that match the best SS DAC's. The transient response is actually as fast or
faster than any Solid State DAC. Details galore with depth and width imaging that is
unlike anything we have heard before. Even with loud foreground transients, you can
hear quiet detailed instruments and voices in the background. Most realistic violin solos
that we have heard yet.
The Spoiler can be converted to include an internal Pace Car I2S reclocker when it is
available. The Pace-Car will lower the already low jitter to completely inaudible levels.
Features:
Inputs:
1) USB
2) S/PDIF coaxial - 75 ohm Nextgen RCA or 75 ohm Canare BNC
(When using the Nextgen RCA jack it is recommended that you have the mating plug
on the cable to maintain 75 ohms impedance)
Outputs: Single-ended RCA's
Sample rates supported: 16/44.1, 24/48, 24/88.2, 24/96
Tube compliment: Two Siemens CCA grey-plates
Tube cooling chimneys that help shield the tubes and keep the interior cool
S/PDIF input is galvanically isolated to eliminate ground-loops
USB Clock - Modified Superclock4
External power jack for USB converter to allow external battery power (switchable)
Sorbothane feet
Ear Isodamp SD125 chassis resonance control
Furutech IEC
Display disable from front panel
Included:
- Spoiler DAC with tubes (110VAC, Black Front Panel)
- Belkin 5m USB cable
- Optimum custom Power Cord
- PC and MAC Software - SRC, ASIO, Foobar, EAC, Drivers
- Wall-wart for powering USB interface
Spoiler Pricing, options and Warranty (shipping not included)Spoiler with Siemens cca grey-plate tubes - MSRP $5999.00
Spoiler with Amperex 7308 White-Label tubes- MSRP $5699.00
Spoiler with Pace-Car inside - TBD when Pace Car is available
Optional I2S input, rear-panel switchable from USB - adds $300.00
(allows use of the Northstar I2S Transport)
Optional AES/EBU input - replaces S/PDIF - adds $100
Optional BPS power supply and charger - $425.00
Warranty - 1 year parts and labor, 6 months on the vacuum tubes
