D/A Converters

D/A Converters (Digital-to-Analogue Converters) convert digital audio signals back into analogue form for monitoring or further analogue processing. Critical for accurate playback, high-quality D/A converters ensure precise translation of digital recordings, making them vital in mixing, mastering, and high-fidelity listening environments. This category features standalone units trusted in professional studio workflows.

Released in 1977
The Sony PCM-1, launched in September 1977, was Sony’s first consumer PCM processor, setting the standard for digital audio devices despite its high price of 480,000 yen and limited sales of around 300 units worldwide.
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Released in 1978
The Sony PCM-1600 was the first commercially available professional 16-bit digital audio processor for two channel mastering with the first machines delivered in April of 1978.
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Released in 1980
The genuine advantage of the Sony PCM-1610 digital audio processor is its enormous potential to deliver drastically improved sound. Whereas analogue recorders are saddled with performance limitations of one form or another, unlimited quality improvement is possible using digital technology.
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Released in 1980
The Sony PCM-10 Digital Audio Processor is a rather elusive piece of audio technology with very little information available.
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Released in 1980
The Sony PCM-100 Digital Audio Converter is a rather elusive piece of audio technology.
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Released in 1981
The Sony PCM-F1 is a groundbreaking digital audio processor that delivers superior sound quality, versatility, and portability, setting new standards in the digital recording industry.
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Released in 1985
The Sony PCM-1630 was used for mastering audio CDs in the mid 1980s and onwards, by most of the major record labels around the world. It was an essential part of early digital audio disc production and was responsible for hundreds of classic albums being put to CD.
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Released in 1998
Apogee DA-2000 Studio Reference Standard Digital to Analog Converter – Switcher represents a milestone in digital conversion technology. Contained within the design are technologies that Apogee pioneered, such as low jitter clocking and critically matched filter designs.
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Released in 2000
The Yamaha DA824 is an 8-channel 24-bit D/A converter offering balanced analogue outputs, adjustable output levels, and flexible digital format support via Mini-YGDAI expansion. It ensures reliable 48 kHz conversion with precision monitoring and professional-grade sync options.
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Released in 2002
Delivering unrivalled sonic purity at unusually affordable prices. the 24-bit/96kHz Genex GXD8 is the only commercially available 8-channel converters equipped to handle all known and anticipated multi-channel recording formats. Advanced features include an optional Pro Tools® interface which supports metadata, enabling sample rates and bit depths to be set conveniently from the Pro Tools© application. Also unique to these highly versatile Genex converters is an optional DSD interface, equipping the GXD8 for the 2.8224MHz bitstream which forms the basis of the Sony SACD format.
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Released in 2003
The Apogee Mini-DAC was a high-quality digital-to-analogue converter offering superior audio fidelity in a compact, portable design. Supporting AES, S/PDIF, optical, and USB, it provided broad compatibility for professional and consumer setups. Featuring ultra-low jitter clocking, it ensured transparent sound reproduction, making it a trusted tool for engineers and audiophiles. Though later surpassed by newer technology, the Mini DAC remains highly regarded for its clarity, versatility, and reliability.
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Released in 2004
The Apogee Rosetta 200 is a 2-channel, 24 bit, 192 kHz, AD/DA Converter of very high quality.
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