We’ve decided to upgrade our remaining stock of DAC-1s by adding the full DSD functionality and improved USB input of our award-winning DAC-2 DSD! Despite this major upgrade, this new «Limited Edition» is the same price as the original DAC-1! 

Despite its remarkably economical price point, the original DAC-1 packs exceptional performance. That’s because the DAC-1 is built on the same foundation as our DAC-2 series: the industry standard ESS Reference 9018 32-bit DAC. Now with the LE version, we expand on this exceptional performance by adding the ability to play high-resolution DSD files and an improved USB input! The new DAC-1 LE USB input will process signals up to 32 bit in length, and sample rates up to 384 kHz PCM or DSD256.

Add to that our proprietary discrete output stages, a hefty, balanced power supply, automatic oversampling for precise output filtering and all the necessary inputs and outputs to accommodate any digital source and you have a phenomenal product that outperforms other DACs in its class. As our customer, Dave R, said of the DAC-1 (without DSD capability): “The bass is tight and strong, the timbre is smooth, accurate and non fatiguing. My wife and I are truly rediscovering our music!”

Femto grade clock option

Accuracy and overall quality of the master clock are crucial to obtaining optimum sound quality. The standard clock is no slouch but you now have the option to upgrade to the highest grade component available in its class. Implementation of this femto grade clock optimizes audio quality by lowering phase jitter by over 80% as well as greatly reducing phase noise in the digital circuit. Clocks of this grade are typically found in DAC’s retailing for $5K or more! Choose «Femto Grade Clock» in the options drop down menu below when ordering.

• Limited edition
• First DSD-capable DAC from Wyred 4 Sound for under $1k
• ESS Reference audio (ES9018) 32 bit DAC
• W4S proprietary discrete output stages for optimum sonics
• ESS Time Domain Jitter Eliminator®
• Improved audio quality through USB input (over standard DAC-1 USB input)
• Automatic oversampling for precise output filtering
• Fully balanced design with balanced and unbalanced outputs
• Oversized toroidal transformer for solid and noise-free power
• Galvanic isolation
• LCD display for input and sample rate viewing
• 2x Coax inputs
• 2x Toslink inputs
• Asynchronous USB input supports up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM and up to DSD256
• Factory selectable mains: 115/230VAC
• Compact size (8.5″W x 4.125″H x 13.5″D)
• 15 lbs.
• Covered by a 5 YEAR WARRANTY (Original Purchaser)
• Note: Does not include remote or have the capability to use one