Audio Research DAC-8

Audio Research DAC8 Digital-to-Analog Converter.  Reviewers have praised the  ARC DAC8 as "one of the most organic sounding digital products we've heard."

Excellent working and cosmetic condition.  Includes original remote.  Upgraded by Audio Research to "V3" - including latest USB 3.0 adapter card and tested and passed full Audio Research sonic test evaluation.  

Asking price is below Agon BB.
 
Specs:
OUTPUT, ANALOG (STEREO): Balanced XLR 6.6V RMS (16.4dBV) max.; Single-Ended RCA 3.3V RMS (10.4dBV) max. OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:  500 Ω Bal, 250 Ω SE  FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  0.5Hz – 90kHz, +0 -3dB; 20Hz – 20kHz, +0 -.15dB   SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO:  >114dB   TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:  0.015%   IMD + NOISE:  0.013%   QUAD DAC RESOLUTION: 24 bits each  CHANNEL SEPARATION:  105dB  INPUTS - DIGITAL, ALL GALVANICALLY ISOLATED:  USB 2.0 HS (480Mbps) 44.1 to 192kHz; RCA 75Ω SPDIF, 44.1 to 192kHz; BNC 75Ω SPDIF, 44.1 to 192kHz; XLR 110Ω SPDIF; AES/EBU 44.1 to 192kHz; OPT 660nM,Toslink Fiber 44.1 to 96kHz   MASTER OSCILLATOR:  22.579mHz ±20Hz for 44.1, 88.2 & 176.4kHz; 24.576mHz ±20Hz for 48, 96 & 192kHz   INTRINISIC JITTER:  <10pS   POWER SUPPLY:  2 Transformers, 7 Regulators  POWER REQUIREMENTS (detachable power cord):  100-125VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50/60Hz) 18W max, Sleep Mode 4W   COMPLIANCE:  FCC & CE  FRON PANEL DISPLAY:  POWER ON, MUTE, INVERT, INPUT SELECT, SAMPLE RATE BEING PLAYED  FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS:  POWER: on/off, INVERT: output polarity, INPUT: select (advance), MUTE: outputs  INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS:  POWER: on/off, MUTE: outputs, INPUT: USB, RCA, BNC, XLR, OPT, USB: play/pause, previous, next, stop. INVERT: output polarity  DIMENSIONS:  19” (48cm) W x 5.25” (13.4cm) H x 10” (25.4cm) D. Handles extend 1.5” (3.8cm) forward of the front panel. Rear connectors extend .75” (1.9cm)   WEIGHT:  11.5lbs. (5.2kg) Net; 18lbs. (8.2kg) Shipping