The Audiolab M-DAC+ is a high-performance, multi-purpose digital-to-analogue converter (DAC), digital preamplifier, and headphone amplifier designed for premium home audio and hi-fi systems. It builds directly on the blueprint of the original award-winning M-DAC, incorporating a premium internally housed power supply and significantly expanded high-resolution file support.WebsiteQuick FactsDAC Chip: ESS Sabre32 9018 (32-bit Reference Chipset)Output Stage: JFET Class A circuitryChassis Design: Plus-sized aluminium casework styled to match the Audiolab 8300 seriesDisplay: 2.7-inch front-facing OLED screenAudio & Format SupportUSB Resolution: PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz.DSD Support: Native playback for DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256.Optical/Coaxial/AES: Up to 24-bit/192kHz sampling rates.Customisable Sound Filters: Features 7 user-selectable digital filters for PCM files and 4 filters for DSD playback, allowing users to tailor the response (sharper, smoother, or more rounded) to their preference.Comprehensive ConnectivityThe rear panel is exceptionally well-equipped for digital sources:Inputs: 2x Coaxial, 2x Toslink Optical, 1x AES/EBU balanced digital, 1x USB-B (for PC/Mac), and 1x USB-A (optimised for Apple iOS devices).Outputs: 1x Balanced XLR stereo pair, 1x Unbalanced Stereo RCA pair, 1x Optical Digital, 1x Coaxial Digital, and a front-mounted 6.35mm headphone jack.Control: Volume can operate in variable mode to serve as a digital preamp directly driving a power amplifier, or set to a fixed line-out level to supply an integrated amplifier