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A high customized
Audio Note Custom
DAC 3.1 TC Reference MBX
Transformer coupled balanced input and output digital - analog converter with full dual mono external power supply and upgraded transformers throughout
 
 

Looks simple enough doesn't it. Let's take a look inside

 

Here we show the BMX external dual mono power supply. Shown in this picture is the bank of Mundorf M-TubeCap filter capacitors. One each of the power supply boards, you can see the use of VH Audio V-Cap TFTF )Teflon) capacitors. Between these boards are the chokes. The smaller board seen between the mains transformers is the power supply for the digital board located in the main circuit chassis. This board uses top quality diodes and  Elna Cerafine capacitors.

 
 

Here's where more of the magic is located. The analog tube board is made up of various resistors chosen for their application. Elna Cerifine capacitors can also be seen on this board. Underneath is the VH Audio TFTF coupling capacitors.

This unit utilizes the Signature Digital board housing Audio Note Tantalum resistors and Black Gate capacitors. Further upgrades made in this area is the Silver wire digital transformer and AN-K chip supplied by the customer.

Mounted on a custom mounting bracket you can see the Audio Note 496 I/V transformers. Although not cheap by any means, these are exceptional interface transformers with the interleaved super mumetal 250 core.

The output transformers have been upgraded to the Audio Note Ultra Hi-B transformers and are running in high quality balanced XLR connectors.

 
 

Around back you can see the umbilical cords that are used to connect the power supply chassis to the main circuit chassis. There are two cords used for this as the digital board receives it's own connector cord.

You can also see the EIC connector and fuse holder which are both Silver and Cryogenic Treated

 

 Here we show the DAC (top right on rack) during it's initial system test in one of our test systems.

 
 

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