{"product_id":"wadia-digimaster-x-32-digital-to-analog-converter-with-8-dac-multi-element-array","title":"Wadia Digimaster X-32 Digital to Analog Converter with 8-DAC Multi-Element Array!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage DAC from legendary digital pioneer Wadia. Employs 32x oversampling with 18-bit resolution, engineered to extract exceptional performance from Redbook CD playback, delivering outstanding detail retrieval, imaging precision, and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design is Wadia’s proprietary multi-DAC architecture, utilizing an 8-DAC multi-element array (4 per channel). This approach distributes the conversion process across multiple precision devices, improving linearity, reducing conversion error, and enhancing low-level detail retrieval and microdynamic expression - particularly in complex acoustic recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the DigiMaster processing engine upsamples incoming 44.1kHz data to 32x, improving time-domain accuracy and enabling smoother reconstruction of the original analog waveform. The result is a presentation known for exceptional depth, stable imaging, and a naturally extended high-frequency response without harshness or glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many later delta-sigma designs, this unit maintains a fully multi-bit conversion philosophy, contributing to its more organic, natural, and “analog-like” character when reproducing Redbook CDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInputs: two coaxial S\/PDIF (Sony\/Philips Digital Interface Format), one EIAJ optical fiber. RCA outputs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurate to the recording\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained.. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the unit and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/digitalprocessors\/wadia_digimaster_x-32_digital_processor\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal MSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$1,999.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecoding software:\u003cbr\u003eDigiMaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResampling rate:\u003cbr\u003e32x\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResolution:\u003cbr\u003e18 bits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower bandwidth (–3dB):\u003cbr\u003eDC – 20kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePassband ripple:\u003cbr\u003eNone (monotonic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCPU power:\u003cbr\u003e36-MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInputs:\u003cbr\u003e2 x Coaxial BNC (S\/PDIF)\u003cbr\u003e1 x EIAJ Optical Digital  (TOSLINK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInput sampling rates supported:\u003cbr\u003e44.1 kHz\u003cbr\u003e48 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMath resolution:\u003cbr\u003e36-bit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutput buffer:\u003cbr\u003eMonolithic \"sledgehammer\" with 400mA peak output current and 1300V\/µs slew rate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutput level:\u003cbr\u003e8 dBV at full modulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChannel isolation:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;110 dB at 1 kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterchannel phase error at 10kHz:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;0.5°\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnclosure:\u003cbr\u003e16-gauge steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower consumption:\u003cbr\u003e30W standby\u003cbr\u003e45W operation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17\" W by 2.5\" H by 13.5\" D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable Coaxial Digital Interconnect SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-d-60-digital-interconnect-rca-bnc-or-wbt-terminations-brand-new?variant=33168396255318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable Optical Digital Interconnect SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-opt-1-optical-digital-interconnect-toslink-connector-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-pk14-pk-14-ascent-power-cord-brand-new\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Power Cords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SkyFi Testing Process for DACs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the visual inspection we connect the DAC’s RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We are equipped to test optical, coaxial, and USB inputs at Redbook CD Quality. We start with a test signal to verify signal lock and proper output on both channels. If the DAC has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. If the DAC has multiple Optical and Coaxial inputs they are all checked for proper lock. USB inputs are tested with a Macbook Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter proper function is verified, we set the DAC up for a listening test to evaluate general audio reproduction quality and monitor for clicks, pops, or any other audible signs of issues related to dropped signal lock or failing audio output stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often connect DACs under evaluation to our long term test rig for a long test stint to verify stability under real world operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wadia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44187296104702,"sku":"104579","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/wadia-digimaster-x-32-digital-to-analog-converter-with-8-dac-multi-element-array-cd-165.jpg?v=1780069266","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/wadia-digimaster-x-32-digital-to-analog-converter-with-8-dac-multi-element-array","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}