KorgDS-DAC-10RnewKorg DS-DAC-10R DSD Recording DAC with Phono PreampArchive Your Vinyl Collection in Hi Res DSD Audio with KORG “High-Resolution” is the latest audio frontier. USB DAC hardware is now plentiful, and various high-resolution formats are available. The...499.00

Korg DS-DAC-10R DSD Recording DAC with Phono Preamp

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Ships fromSAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33701
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions8.0" × 7.0" × 6.0" (5.0 lbs.)
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Archive Your Vinyl Collection in Hi Res DSD Audio with KORG

“High-Resolution” is the latest
audio frontier. USB DAC hardware is now plentiful, and various high-resolution
formats are available. The only thing lacking has been an ample supply of music
or source material available in a high-resolution format.

KORG was among the first to
embrace the potential of high-resolution DSD audio with its MR Series of
rack-style studio recorders, portable solutions, and hand-held devices. In
addition, their complementary AudioGate software works with all the latest
formats and has quickly become the standard for high-resolution audio playback.

Now KORG is proud to add the
DS-DAC-10R to their list of DSD hardware and software products that were
created to satisfy audio lovers everywhere. This revolutionary USB DAC
(Digital-to-Audio Converter) recording system also offers professional-grade
Analog-to-Digital conversion, an audiophile-grade headphone amp, and is even
equipped with phono inputs—ideal for archiving your vinyl records.

If you can’t find the
high-resolution audio materials that you’re craving to hear, record them
yourself with the DS-DAC-10R; the 1-bit USB-DAC/ADC from KORG.

Simply use a single USB cable
to connect the DS-DAC-10R to your PC. The DS-DAC series is well known as the
most effective high-resolution audio playback system; with the advent of the
DS-DAC-10R, it now allows high-resolution recording as well. The DS-DAC-10R
supports the 5.6 MHz and 2.8 MHz DSD format—for playback and recording—as
well as PCM formats up to 192 kHz/24-bit. Now you no longer have to wait for
your favorite music as a high-resolution release; create DSD-recordings of your
own analog sources like vinyl, tape, or CDs, and listen to great
sound—anywhere, anytime you like.

Phono Input provides a direct connection to your turntable


Vinyl records have soared in
popularity over recent years. Certain audiophiles and enthusiasts prefer vinyl
sources for the pure enjoyment of music, and cite a warmth of tone lacking in
digital sound sources. The KORG DS-DAC-10R allows these retro-audio fans to
manage their record collection as music data and enjoy it more easily.
Phono input jacks allow the DS-DAC-10R to connect directly to your record
player—there is even a grounding terminal. Your records can be quickly turned
via DSD into high-resolution data files with their quality unimpaired, allowing
you to use AudioGate to easily manage your music library. The input jacks also
support LINE level signals—such as from a cassette deck or open reel tape
deck–making this the ideal system for archiving your irreplaceable collection.

KORG was among the first audio
companies to focus on the high sound quality benefits of DSD, using DSD as the
recording format for the highly acclaimed MR series of studio and field
recorders. Now that major music distribution sites such as Blue Coast Records
and Channel Classic Records have started distributing data in the DSD format,
and major audio manufacturers have also started to release USB DAC units, the
DSD format has become acknowledged by audio fans as a synonym for the utmost in
high-quality playback. The quality of this DSD data is fully realized by the “DSD
native playback of DSD data” offered via these USB DAC units, the DS-DAC
series.


The elegant diecast body of the
DS-DAC-10R emanates precision construction and craftsmanship. Sleek and
uncluttered, the front panel provides simply a headphone jack and a volume
control. The DS-DAC-10R is designed to provide effortless integration with your
existing audio system. LED illumination also indicates the playback format and
the recording status. Inside and out, attention was given to using premium
materials—highlighted by the copper-plated rear panel and the gold-plated
connectors.

Rave Reviews:


https://everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.com/2017/07/audiophile-review-korg-ds-dac-10r-phono.html

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/07/portable-vinyl-with-the-korg-ds-dac-10r-audiogate/

Outstanding Testimonials:


Oliver Masciarotte, Editor
HiFiZine, Feb 2017
 – March 1, 2017

“Does the product do the job?
Absolutely! The DSD-DAC-10R is a great combination of features at a very
reasonable price. Along with exceptionally good build quality, very attractive
casework, and simple setup, it’s a no brainer for folks with time on their
hands and a (small) collection of vinyl to digitize”. Oliver Masciarotte,
Editor HiFiZine, Feb 2017

 

Rated 5 out of
5

Steven Stone, Audiophile
Journalist, Feb 2017
 – February 21, 2017

“The Korg DS-DAC-10R DSD Recording
System with Phono Preamp is the prefect component for anyone with a collection
of analog recordings they would like to have in a digital format. It includes
not only a analog-to-digital converter in addition to its 2x DSD
digital-to-analog converter. It also includes a full–featured copy of Korg’s
Audiogate 4 software, which lets you make recordings in either PCM or DSD
formats. With a single large volume knob on its front panel the DAC 10R’s
unique shape and form factor it’s simple to use and easy to carry”. Steven
Stone, Audiophile Journalist, Feb 2017

 

Rated 5 out of
5

John Darko, DAR July 2016 – January 16, 2017

“AudioGate’s clean intuitive UI
makes for a pleasurable experience – one that’s generally in short supply in
the vinyl-ripping world and unheard of at the DS-DAC-10R’s asking price. What a
find!” John Darko, digitalaudioreview.net July 2016

 

Rated 5 out of
5

Bill Fort, vinylengine forum,
July 2016
 – January 16, 2017

“Very happy with the first few
recordings I’ve attempted; the air, soundstage depth, detail and presence I
love about my vinyl front-end is there without the glare, edge or cardboard
cut-out imaging I often hear in digital. This might be very much about capturing
the color and shadings I’ve come to like in my turntable set-up or maybe
feeding my preferred digital playback method (DSD5.6) in a more direct way, but
I really like the results so far. I have no desire to take these recordings
into the PCM realm for de-clicking, DSP, etc. then back to DSD – a little noise
doesn’t bother me with vinyl and the fact that the clean and simple path
straight to DSD sounds so good has me pretty convinced to keep it simple – less
is more.” billfort, vinylengine.com, July 2016

 

Rated 5 out of
5

Roy Boy, vinylengine.com, July
2016
 – January 16, 2017

“I took the plunge and bought the
Korg DA-DAC-10R. I started experimented with ripping vinyl. One limitation I
had was that my Lumin A1 streamer would not support DSD128 only DSD64, but I
discovered that by I installing Minimstreamer on my Synology NAS I could
transcode Dsd128 to WAV 24/384. So my experiment was to compare ripping at
24/192 vs DSD128. I also invested in a Wireworld Platinum USB cable based on
the recommendation of a friend. What I found was that I really liked 24/192 but
the DSD128 contained more detail/info. Things like the soundstage clues (if
there is one) and other small details. It was a little difficult to compare as
the playback volume of the DSD128 was lower than the 24/192 even though they
were both ripped with the same input gain

I think in some ways the ripped
file is superior to the vinyl playback since you totally remove any issues of
acoustic feedback influencing the performance of the table/arm/cartridge at
high playback volumes. I am quite pleased other than the amount of time it
takes to rip and tag an album.” Roy Boy, vinylengine.com, July 20

 

Rated 5 out of
5

Bill Fort, Hi Fi Haven June
2016
 – January 16, 2017

“As an ADC for ripping vinyl though
– oh man – this is an exciting piece! My first ‘hack’ at a recording was done
by just queuing up what I had on the table (Muddy Water’s Folk Singer),
pressing Record in Audiogate, adjusting recording levels and letting it run for
a few tracks. The resulting file (DSD5.6 dsf) went to a generic place on the
hard drive and was given a cryptic name – 1 long file for the session. I
pointed Roon at this new location to ‘watch’, the cryptic file came up as
‘unknown’ DSD128, pushed Play and…

Amazing – it was like I still had
the record playing. There was depth, the big airy soundscape, the ‘bite’ of the
guitar without the digital edge, the big tone and soaring vocals – almost all I
love about this record was now playing out of the much maligned ‘computer junk’
in my room. Sure, this might just be ‘my’ personally colored rendition as-per
my chosen vinyl front end but that’s exactly what I was after – I want my
digits to sound like my turntable – and it seems to work.

I’ve gotten a little better with
the workflow – I’ll clean the LP on the VPI machine, set recording levels,
start the rip, add the artist and album tags as it goes, pause to change sides
and finish out the file. I’ll then go in and add ‘breaks’ between cuts and add
track names as I go, export the files to an ‘album name’ folder and move it off
to my network attached file server. Roon picks it up, identifies it, adds
artwork and all the Roon value-add stuff and it’s now part of my regular
library, ready to playback as native DSD5.6.

Much more to dive into here with
lots of variables, options and tweaking to come but my first few rips have
pulled me into just listening to the music like digital has rarely done before.
I’m going to try a few albums where I have them in several formats to get a
good read on ultimate quality potential here but in the end, this is mostly
about getting all my valuable (to me) vinyl into a format that lets me enjoy it
more – both in my listening room and everywhere else I listen to music.

So far, so good.”

Bill Fort, Hi Fi Haven, June 2016

http://www.hifihaven.org/forum/records-and-the-gear-that-plays-them/41951-vinyl-ripping-to-dsd5-6-the-korg-ds-dac-10r-adc-dac

 

Rated 5 out of
5

Christo, Vancouver Audiophile,
July 2016
 – December 14, 2016

I have not yet digitised LPs, but
the Korg sounds gorgeous on playback of ordinary MP3s via the included
AudioGate software. A big step up from Audioengine. Clear, separated sounds
with wide range (bass and treble). Almost takes MP3s into HiFi era. The Korg is
an audiophile component which suits a proper HiFi system. I will figure out how
to permanently connect it to the sound system in my living room, with the
record player hanging off it. Christo, Vancouver Audiophile, July 2016

 

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