Meridian Direct DAC - USB & S/PDIF - 24-bit / 192kHz

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Lightly used and in perfect working condition. 

This listing includes the DAC and the original power supply.

Link to the Meridian Direct DAC support page for more information

From Meridian:

Meridian’s Direct is a high-quality DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) designed to deliver superior audio quality from digital sources and computers when listened to on analogue hi-fi systems. Built in Britain to the same exacting standards as any Meridian product, Direct is particularly useful for installations where, for example, a network player is to be connected to an existing analogue hi-fi system, significantly increasing overall audio quality.

The ideal add-on for network players, video streamers and music servers, Direct brings Meridian performance to an entire class of audio products.

USER FEATURES:
• Offers plug and play operation with Macintosh computers, while a driver is required for Windows (XP or later); this is the same driver used for the Explorer DAC.
• Powered solely via the USB2 B socket, either when connected to a computer for playback or via the included power supply. The USB port is also used for firmware upgrades.
• A 3.5mm hybrid socket provides input for S/PDIF digital signals, either coax (via a 3.5mm mono jack) or optical (via a Mini-TOSLINK connector).
• Push button source selection for simple operation. When S/PDIF is chosen, the optical or coax input is selected automatically.
• LEDs on the left of the front cap indicate the selected input in conjunction with a push-button that steps through the available sources. The most recently selected input is remembered across power cycles. A further set of LEDs to the right indicates the input sample rate.

TECHNOLOGIES:
Direct is designed for connection to an analogue hi-fi or audio system with its own volume control, and is particularly appropriate for installation environments and networks. It is bit-precise, and delivers the lowest possible distortion and modulation noise.

SPECIFICATION
INPUTS
• 1 x USB2 B socket for computer playback (24-bit, ≤192kHz)
• 3.5mm socket offering S/PDIF coax (3.5mm mono connector, (24-bit, ≤192kHz) • S/PDIF Optical (3.5mm Mini-TOSLINK, 24-bit ≤96kHz)

OUTPUTS
• 1 x analogue stereo pair (gold-plated phono)
• 2v RMS fixed

CONTROLS & INDICATORS
• 3 x Sample rate LEDs: 44.1/48, 88.2/96, 176.4/192 kHz sampling • 2 x Input selection LEDs. Input selected with input pushbutton: S/PDIF, USB • Optical/coax digital selected automatically

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
HEIGHT: 34mm [1.34in]
WIDTH: 80mm [3.15in]
DEPTH: 139mm [5.47in]
WEIGHT: 0.25kg (9oz)

POWER
• 5v <500mA DC via USB interface

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