Aqua La Scala Optologic DAC

SPECIFICATIONS
Digital to analog conversion type
Proprietary Optologic D/A conversion system
Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter
Supported Native Sample Rates
AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits
DSD64, DSD128
Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs
DAC architecture
Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
Asynchronous USB (High Speed)
USB Audio Class 2 with Type B connector
Digital Receiver
PLL (phase locked loop) technology 128 or 256 FS internally selectable
AQlink (I2S bus)
CMOS level
Oversampling factor
1x
Digital inputs
– RJ45 AQlink (I2S serial bus) – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– BNC coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– RCA coax (S/PDIF) 75 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– AES/EBU balanced 110 ohm – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP
– USB port – PCM 24 bit / 384kHz – DSD64, DSD128 via DoP
– AT&T (ST Fiber) – PCM 24 bit / 192kHz – DSD64 via DoP (optional)
Analogue Outputs
UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.2 V RMS
BALANCED ( passive transformer’s symmetrical ) 2 XLR Output : 2.2V RMS
Output Impedance
100 ohm RCA – 600 ohm XLR
Load Impedance
10 kohm (min.) RCA – 600 ohm XLR
Frequency Response
20Hz to 22kHz +0.5dB/-0.5dB
Phase Response
Linear phase
THD + N
<0.1% 1KHz -20dB Front Panel Power, input selector, Phase Invert switch Power Consumption 100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz - 58VA Dimensions ( W x D x H ) 450 x 370 x 100 mm Weight 9 kg Front finish Satin Alu Silver or Satin Black Case finish Grey Nextel powder coated NEWS Tech Area Awards and Reviews SUPPORT Update your device Modifications and repairs Download Manuals CONTACT US Dealers TECHNOLOGY © AQ TECHNOLOGIES S.r.l. VAT : IT 08602220967 PRODUCTS LinQ La Diva Fomula xHD Rev. 2 La Scala MKII Optologic La Voce S3 Discrete aqua - acoustic quality • Milano • Italia

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Description

A never ending story: upgrading to the Optologic DAC

Again, La Scala D/A converter proves that an instant classic does not mean a product whose destiny is to become obsolescent, like most of the products in the high-end world.
After the first appearance in the flagship Formula DAC, the proprietary D/A conversion system developed by Aqua is now available for La Scala MkII dac.
So, current Owners, have the opportunity to upgrade their unit in order to reach to the revolutionary Optologic D/A conversion system.
The already extraordinary sound quality of this icon is now improved in every aspect: time coherence, microdynamics, timbre, and without losing that magic atmosphere for which La Scala is widely renowned.
La Scala MkII keeps the VALVE / MOSFET hybrid circuitry, with now a pair of specially selected ECC81 tubes – a High-Frequency triode – for its extremely low noise and superb transparency.

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