{"product_id":"weiss-helios","title":"Weiss Helios | Pro-Fi DAC","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\u003eWeiss Helios Brings Professional Studio Caliber Digital-to-Analog Conversion to Your Living Room\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelios integrates Weiss technology developed for the most prestigious studios in the world into a DAC made for your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelios's 8 DAC chips each feature 4 parallel conversion channels for the equivalent of 32-channel DAC processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced DSP offers optimized room and headphone performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous digital input formats, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a preamp, headphone amp, and a streamer (UPnP \u0026amp; ROON Ready)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-helios-hero-banner.jpg?v=1690555127\" alt=\"Weiss Helios on wood shelf hero banner\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional-Level Digital to Analog Converter at Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in Weiss Engineering’s product line for professional mastering studios, the HELIOS is truly a zero-compromise DAC. Weiss' pro clients work in the world’s top-tier studios, and it's not an option for them to use anything but the best monitoring. For those seeking the same representation of their music as mastering engineers hear when fine-tuning the audio in the studio, the HELIOS is the unit to get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HELIOS housing is made of a dual frame scheme with a stainless steel internal frame and a thick aluminum outer frame. It maintains an impressive level of professional quality, but with design and features that better suit the high-end hi-fi market. With the HELIOS, you are hearing what the professionals are hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HELIOS comes with digital inputs in numerous formats and has both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. All standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128 are supported. Furthermore, the unit functions as a preamp, headphone amp, and a streamer (UPnP\/ROON).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HELIOS’ XLR and RCA outputs can be used to drive amp line inputs as well as headphones directly or via a dedicated headphone amp. DSP processing can be switched to speaker or headphone mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurist Signal Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its exceptional performance spec, the HELIOS uses an 8-channel 32-bit D\/A converter chip, with 4 paralleled conversion channels per audio channel. All analog processing is done with discrete operational amplifier modules, the Weiss OP2-BP, arguably the best audio operational amp currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in digital audio processing is based on the same algorithms used in Weiss Engineering’s pro audio tools. With HELIOS, you can adjust audio using the same pro-grade algorithms used to mix and master the original recordings. It also uses an internal high-precision\/low jitter clock generator for ultra-stable clocking of the D\/A conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEase of Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HELIOS comes with an IR remote control which can be used to select the active input and output, the DSP audio processing presets, and switch power on and off. Additionally, control and configuration of the HELIOS is available via web browser, adding detailed control of DSP processing and preset mgmt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDSP Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e to suppress room modes for more accurate bass reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e tone control with low boost\/cut, high boost\/cut, and mid boost\/cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e to adapt any headphone to the listener’s ears in terms of frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDe-Essing:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic removal of overly bright sibilances from human voices. The sibilance effect can be more or less pronounced depending on your speakers or room acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts the audio volume (loudness) to a constant value across all tracks played. Useful for “party mode” when volume control should stay untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Emulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e get that special sonic character of a record player based playback chain. Also employed is an emulation of the DMM-CD procedure offered by Stockfisch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk Cancelling (XTC):\u003c\/strong\u003e for the playback of dummy head recordings or live recordings via speakers for an incredible live sensation (speaker-based playback only.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoudness Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e listening volume dependent EQ of audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossfeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e emulates speaker-based impression on headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU or S\/PDIF via XLR, Toslink and RCA sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPnP\/DLNA via Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x \/ 128x (*Future formats can be accommodated via software updates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA Line Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR Line Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSE Headphone Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max 8.1 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Headphone Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max 16.3 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stages are based on Weiss discrete OP2-BP Operational Amplifier design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput levels can be set in a coarse manner with 8 steps to adapt for the amplifier or headphone connected. The levels can be set independently for line and headphone outputs. No sound degrading servo mechanisms are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary encoder knob for changing parameters and for powering the unit on\/off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch screen color LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.7\" W x 2.6\" H (2.9\" w\/ feet) x 11.8\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 V or 200-240 V, automatic voltage selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuse Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mA slow blow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 VA max. | \u003cstrong\u003eIn Standby:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 VA max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Weiss Helios User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/weiss.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/helios_userman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeiss Helios User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weiss","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":40044621168715,"sku":"WE2-HELO-S","price":21921.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":40044621201483,"sku":"WE2-HELO-B","price":21921.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/weiss-helios-0-thumb.jpg?v=1690555464","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/weiss-helios","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}