Amc 8 dac

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited November 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
AMC DAC 8 D/A Converter

AMC DAC8 - 4 Digital Inputs -- 1 Optical + 3 Coaxial, 2 Outputs -- 1 Digital (BNC) + 1 Analog

APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES

The AMC model DAC8 was designed to meet professional quality standards for Digital to Analog signal conversion.

The highest grade of components are used throughout with critical components selected for the sonic performance.

Double sided, through hole plated, Printed Circuit Board.

The AMC model DAC8 provides 4 selectable S/PDIF inputs, 3 coaxial and one fiber optic.

The DAC8 can automatically lock to either 32 KHz, 44.1 KHz or 48 KHz digital sampling rates for use with laser disc players, CD÷Õ or DAT machines.

The AMC model DAC8 uses the latest generation of bit stream continuous calibration ultra-linear Digital to Analog Converter, with inherently low jitters.

For those users with digital recording capabilities, the DAC8 has a digital output for connection to DAT, MD or DCC type machines, thus maintaining the ultimate in recording quality

The AMC DAC8 provided an accurately calibrated output level in accordance with the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) recommended standard of 2 volts. This output level provides the best possible performance particularly for home theater users.

The fiber optic input provides electrical isolation from Laser Disc players, thereby avoiding conducted interference from Video sources into the Audio chain.

The superior performance of the DAC8 will provide not only improved technical specifications to your system, it will also significantly upgrade its sonic qualities.


SPECIFICATIONS

THD 20 Hz - 20KHz and SMPTE IMD
0.005% A-WTD at 2Vrms
Signal to Noise Ratio 104dB
Output Level 2V rms
Frequency Response 20 - 20 KHz, + -0.3dB
Channel Separation 90 dB
Resolution 18 bits
Linearity up to -90 dB +/-0.5dB

Input automatically locked to 32K, 44.1K and 48KHz SPDIF digital signals.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Dimensions (W x H x D)
430 x 82 x 300 mm
Net Weight
4.2 Kgs

Sold in full working order, minor marking from use but face is clean. I've been using this in conjunction with a Blu-Ray player and a PC based audio system. They made this gem from 1996 to 2004 and I'm only selling it because I'm changing over my equipment to all balanced connections.

$100 boxed and shipped CONUS


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Comments

  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,498
    edited October 2009
    I have used one of these in my office rig for 3 years and it's a very nice sounding dac. For the $$$ it's a no brainer to either upgrade a lower end cdp/dvdp or a PC rig or a secondary system or anywhere.

    Well worth it, IMO.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
    Thanks for the kind words! This DAC does seem to be the budget go-to for Club Polk.
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
    That's a yellow light on it; it's really black. I hooked it to my PC through both optical and digital coax to do A/B testing and really didn't find a difference. A lot of computers in the last few years come standard with some sort of digital out.

    Here are two more pictures thanks to Russman:

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2009
    I'm interested but live in British Columbia. How much including shipping to my postal code in Vernon BC (V1T6K7)? Thanks.

    Kelvin
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    I can't believe this hasn't sold.

    I'm trying to decide if this is really going to be the huge improvement i would hope for or not.

    Any input or thoughts for me?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2009
    I was ready to pull the trigger on this DAC for use on my bedroom cdp but a previous committment to my tech guy became ready a month earlier than anticipated and I had to pay for that first, leaving me no money for this unit. Concealer404: I think if you would be using it on your Pioneer DVD player in two channel it would be a substantial improvement for very few dollars.

    Kelvin
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,498
    edited October 2009
    anonymouse wrote: »
    I'm interested for my planned office rig. How would this compare to a Parasound 2000, which I use in my main rig?

    Not sure, but I can say it performs well beyond the asking price . I have one, as previously mentioned, in an office rig and it sounds a lot better than any DVDp I compared it to. I also compared it to an Adcom GDA 600 and the 600 was better in almost every area.

    I was going to sell my DAC8 and replace it with a GDA 600 recently. But for the cost difference in a secondary rig..........I just couldn't justify it.

    YMMV, but this is a nice unit for a computer based office rig. Is it a giant killer.....no; a sleeper......yes.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Zingo, i personally really appreciate the great price you have on this thing, but i'm going to end up passing on this, mainly because of the sentiments that it would be great in an office/secondary rig. I'm trying to move out of my "let's do the same upgrade 5 times!" habits and try to bring the rest of my rig up to par with my preamp. I have no doubts that this would bring a nice improvement, just trying to buy things that will stick around for a long while now.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,498
    edited October 2009
    Hey guys, my review wasn't meant to disuade anyone from buying. I was just trying to give an honest opinion. It's a nice dac, will it compete with higher end offerings, no but for $100 you won't find a better alternative, IMO.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
    Bump and thanks for the nice words folks. :)
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    On that note... someone buy my preamp so i can afford this without getting yelled at by the boss lady. :p
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    On that note... bump the last two posts. :D
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    Since interest seems to be low, I guess I'd be open to trades also; or $85 shipped.
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    $80 shipped, OBO, or trade. I don't want to have to pawn shop this great DAC...
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    Want an SLC-505?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited November 2009
    I'll take it. PM will be sent shortly.

    Thx.
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    Want an SLC-505?

    I'll let you know after current PM is settled.
  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2009
    Glad to hear you finally got a sale on your dac. Congratulations. Good deal for fatchowmein.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    Considered sold and thanks for all the chatter guys! But don't worry, I'll have something else soon. How about an Adcom ACE-515...
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    zingo wrote: »
    Considered sold and thanks for all the chatter guys! But don't worry, I'll have something else soon. How about an Adcom ACE-515...

    I'm going to be really mad if your price is better than what i just picked one up for. :p
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    Tell me what you paid for it and I can make you mad... :D
  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    $65. Perfect shape with manual and all that jazz. Lacking box, though.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    That's a good deal!
  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited November 2009
    Got it in and I'm playing with it after a couple of hours of re-arranging and rewiring the home office (sux).

    Thx!
  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009