{"product_id":"mpd-8-dream-dac","title":"MPD-8 Dream DAC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"margin-bottom-40\"\u003eMPD-8 Playback Designs Digital Analog Converter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"lead\"\u003eDAC with integrated volume control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-group\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eUp to 384kHz PCM and up to 11.2MHz DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eUSB I\/O, AES, Coax, TosLink, PLink I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eUSB compatibility with Windows, Apple OS, Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eBalanced and unbalanced analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003edigitally driven, analog volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003edouble Differential discrete DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003edouble Differential ultra high end analog stages per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003ethree regulated analog power supplies with three transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eSoftware upgradeable by end user\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eRecording software for file creation on computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item\"\u003eEasy and intuitive remote control via iPad or Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product has been designed for ultra high end performance. Its architecture is specifically designed to eliminate and isolate anything that might hurt its analog performance. For instance, left and right output channels are built on separate circuit boards with completely separated power supplies. All digital input signals are filtered, cleaned and processed with Playback Designs’ proprietary algorithms to keep any negative influences away from the hyper sensitive DAC. Special care has been given to the design of the clock generator to make sure it is not exposed to any potentially harmful influences from external sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPD-8 is the companion DAC product for the MPT-8 transport which is designed to further isolate the MPD-8 DAC from the influences of digital sources by connecting to the DAC via a proprietary fiber optical link with galvanic separation (PLINK). As we all know too well, digital sources bring various degrees of “pollution” in form of correlated clock jitter, asynchronous clocks (disk drives, CPU, displays etc) and many other negative effects. When these sources are connected directly to the DAC, there is always the chance for some of this “pollution” reaching the analog circuitry of the DAC. However, with the MPT-8 receiving and processing all digital sources and then sending a cleaned up digital stream to the MPD-8 via a completely galvanically isolated link, Playback Designs’ proprietary fiber optical cable (PLINK), the MPD-8 is left alone performing what it is designed for: converting digital signals to super high end analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the MPD-8 is also equipped with a series of common digital inputs so that it can serve as a stand-alone DAC with any other digital source as well. These inputs are automatically switched off internally if not selected to prevent any negative effect of asynchronous data streams from reaching the DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB (PCM up to 384kHz, DSD up to 11.2MHz) AES (PCM up to 192kHz, DSD via DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoax (PCM up to 192kHz, DSD via DoP) TosLink (PCM up to 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLINK optical (PCM up to 384kHz, DSD up to 11.2MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLINK optical (reserved for direct connection of MPT-8 transport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog Outputs:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced on XLR connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbalanced on RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth analog outputs can be set to fixed values of -6db, -3db, 0db, +3db, +6db and variable for full analog volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC Architecture:  Discrete with Playback Designs’ own proprietary digital algorithms and dual differential analog output stage. Each analog output stage (for each channel) is completely separated on its own printed circuit board with its own independent linear power supply for maximum performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume Control:  An ultra high end analog volume control can be activated for each channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware Update:  Playback Designs already created an excellent reputation with its program to offer free software upgrades with new features or new algorithms that the end user can upload into the DAC without the need to return it to the dealer or manufacturer. This will keep the product always up-to-date with the latest trends and, therefore, will help in keeping the value high for this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Control:  A hand-held IR control set is provided in a sleek case with lit buttons. The MPD-8 is also equipped with a network interface for remote control via networked apps (future expansion).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:  42 lbs. \/ 19 kgs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Playback Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62808919212191,"sku":null,"price":37500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/mpd8_front-528x270_a8d9fa86-bc1b-460b-a12a-877ed8185537.jpg?v=1780689452","url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/products\/mpd-8-dream-dac","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}