Bel Canto Design DAC3

Bel Canto DAC3. Very nice and versatile DAC that can also serve as a pre-amp with volume control. DAC switches between fixed and variable output via a switch on the back depending if you want to control the volume through an external pre-amp or directly via the DAC. I have very much enjoyed this unit but have just had a child and need to consolidate my audio equipment.

Aside from some normal wear captured in the photos, the only issue with this is that the volume up/down buttons on the remote have lost their tactile feedback. However, the remote is 100% functional.

Rated 6/10 for the remote button issues. The unit and remote are 100% functional and display very nicely from the front.

Description: D/A processor with remote control of digital input and volume. Digital inputs (5): AES/EBU (XLR), S/PDIF (BNC, RCA, TosLink), USB. Sample rates handled: 32–96kHz (S/PDIF, AES/EBU), 32kHz–48kHz (USB). Analog outputs: RCA (1 pair), balanced XLR (1 pair). Maximum output levels: 4.5V RMS balanced, 2.25V RMS unbalanced. Output impedance: 200 ohms balanced, 500 ohms unbalanced. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD data). THD+N: <0.0005%, 1kHz at 0dBFS, balanced output. IMD (CCIF): <0.0005%, 19+20kHz. Output noise: 3µV RMS, A-weighted. Dynamic range: 129dBA. Master clock jitter: 1 picosecond RMS, 5ps p–p. Power consumption: 15W.

Dimensions: 8.5" (216mm) W by 3" (76mm) H by 12.5" (318mm) D. Weight: 14 lbs (6.4kg).