{"product_id":"weiss-dac204-converter","title":"Weiss DAC204 | Multi-format DAC and Format Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-logo-horizontal.jpg?v=1683921964\" alt=\"Weiss Engineering red and black logo horizontal\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe DAC204 is the Swiss Army Knife of Digital-to-Analog Converters in Weiss Engineering’s Line Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy switching between multiple digital outputs including a computer or mobile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine, low-jitter conversion to analog audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvert DSD audio to PCM with digital output in AES\/EBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for professional mixing \/ mastering studio or audiophile-grade listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys no less than 4 oversampling sigma-delta DACs per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weiss DAC204 hero banner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-DAC204-hero.jpg?v=1683924594\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCover All your Bases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt employs no less than four oversampling sigma-delta D\/A converters per channel, operated in parallel for enhanced signal-to-noise performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Accepted Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutgoing Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC204 converts the incoming digital streams to analogue audio, which simultaneously appears on its balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould the incoming audio be in DSD format, the DAC204 can convert that to PCM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-dac204-lifestyle.jpg?v=1683922098\" alt=\"Weiss DAC204 front 3 quarter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStay Connected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC204 can be permanently connected to multiple digital units, and the user can easily switch between them with the front-mounted Input Selector switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x2) AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF on Toslink or RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x\/128x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine out UnBAL RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine out BAL XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Input Selector switch (USB, Toslink, or RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x2) switches for DSD to PCM conversion settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital USB, RCA, and Toslink inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital AES\/EBU on stereo XLR, RCA, and BNC outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog XLR and RCA outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x2) Toggle switches for output level setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal power supply connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" x 4.2\" x 3.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Weiss DAC204 User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/weiss.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DAC204Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDAC204 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weiss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40447773179979,"sku":"WS-DAC204","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-dac204-10-thumbnail.jpg?v=1683921196","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/weiss-dac204-converter","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}