{"product_id":"soulnote-d-2-ver-2-reference-dac","title":"Soulnote D-2 ver.2 Reference DAC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Reference Non-NFB DAC, Version 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote D-2 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis Soulnote's reference-class D\/A converter — a fully discrete, completely non-NFB design that pursues one goal above all others: the truth of the recording. Founded by ex-Marantz engineer Norinaga Nakazawa, Soulnote voices every product \"100% based on the actual sense of hearing,\" and the D-2 ver.2 is that philosophy at its most uncompromising. Four ES9038PRO converters, a femtosecond-class master clock, and an external 10MHz clock input combine to deliver the vivid, spacious, breathtakingly three-dimensional sound that has made Soulnote a cult name in high-end audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour ES9038PRO, Differentially Complementary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere lesser converters share one chip across both channels, the D-2 ver.2 uses four ES9038PRO circuits — two per channel, wired as differential complementary pairs — feeding fully discrete non-NFB differential amplifiers. This lavish arrangement lowers noise, cancels distortion and opens up the soundstage into something you can almost step inside. A selectable NOS (non-oversampling) mode eliminates pre- and post-echoes for a more natural, analogue-like presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Clock Obsession\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming is everything in digital audio, and the D-2 ver.2 treats it accordingly. An internal TCXO with an LMX2594 synthesizer achieves phase jitter of just 45 femtoseconds, while a BNC 10MHz external clock input lets you slave the D-2 ver.2 to a master clock such as Soulnote's X-3 for the ultimate in timing precision. Behind it all sits a 400VA bifilar-wound, high-regulation toroidal transformer with eight independent windings — a power foundation worthy of a true reference component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the D-2 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour ES9038PRO converters (two per channel, differential complementary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete, completely non-NFB differential amplifier stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45fs-class internal clock plus a 10MHz external clock input (BNC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM to 768kHz and DSD to 22.6MHz over USB, with selectable NOS mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400VA bifilar toroidal transformer with eight independent windings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the D-2 ver.2 differ from the D-1N ver.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-2 ver.2 steps up to four ES9038PRO converters (versus two in the D-1N), adds a 10MHz external clock input and a femtosecond-class master clock, and uses a larger 400VA transformer — making it Soulnote's reference-level DAC in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect an external master clock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A BNC 10MHz clock input lets you slave the D-2 ver.2 to an external master clock, such as Soulnote's X-3, for the highest possible timing accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat formats and sample rates does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver USB, PCM up to 768kHz and DSD up to 22.6MHz; coaxial and AES\/EBU inputs accept PCM to 192kHz and DSD64 (DoP). A NOS mode is available for a more direct, analogue-like sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD-2 ver.2 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x ESS ES9038PRO (two per channel, differential complementary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircuit topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully discrete, completely non-NFB differential amplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB up to 768kHz (16\/24\/32-bit); Coax\/AES-EBU up to 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB up to 22.6MHz (DoP \/ ASIO native); Coax\/AES-EBU to 2.8MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type B, Coaxial x2 (SPDIF), AES\/EBU x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (5.6 Vrms), RCA (2.8 Vrms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal TCXO + LMX2594 (45fs jitter); external 10MHz input (BNC, 50Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOS mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable (eliminates pre\/post-echoes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Hz – 120kHz (+0\/-1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110dB | THD 0.008% (NOS \/ 176.4kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400VA bifilar toroidal transformer, eight windings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 x 160 x 405 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Soulnote","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":62842069811359,"sku":null,"price":13990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":62842069844127,"sku":null,"price":13990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/D-2ver2_black_front_2000x2000_eecacb61-cc1f-4642-9fef-cb4866039f4b.jpg?v=1785531081","url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/products\/soulnote-d-2-ver-2-reference-dac","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}