D/A Converters

D/A converters translate digital audio data back into analogue signal for monitoring and playback. As recording systems moved to digital formats, the accuracy of digital to analogue conversion became critical for reliable mixing, mastering and evaluation within professional studios.

This archive includes dedicated D/A converter units and integrated studio systems used in recording and broadcast environments. From early standalone digital converters to high-resolution mastering-grade hardware, these devices shaped the monitoring accuracy and transparency of modern studio workflows.

Made In Japan

Released in 1977 /

Sony PCM-1 Digital Audio Processor

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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Made In Japan

Released in 1978 /

Sony PCM-1600 Digital Audio Processor

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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Made In Japan

Released in 1980 /

Sony PCM-10 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-10 Digital Audio Processor is a rather elusive piece of audio technology with very little information available.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1980 /

Sony PCM-100 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-100 Digital Audio Converter is a rather elusive piece of audio technology.

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Made In Japan

Released in 1981 /

Sony PCM-1610 Digital Audio Processor

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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Made In Japan

Released in 1981 /

Sony PCM-F1 Digital Audio Processor

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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Made In Japan

Released in 1985 /

Sony PCM-1630 Audio Processor

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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Made In U.K.

Released in 1992 /

Prism Sound DA-1 D/A Converter

The Prism Sound DA-1 is a professional 24-bit digital to analogue converter delivering highly transparent monitoring, exceptional jitter rejection and precision analogue outputs for recording, mastering and broadcast use.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1994 /

Apogee DA-1000E-20 Reference Standard D/A Converter

The Apogee DA-1000E-20 is a 20-bit stereo D/A converter offering transparent, uncoloured reference monitoring with ultra-low jitter clocking, 8x oversampling, and Apogee’s acclaimed filter technology, making it a mastering-grade portable converter.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1998 /

Prism Sound DA-2 D/A Converter

The Prism Sound Dream DA-2 is a reference-quality 96 kHz, 24-bit digital to analogue converter delivering exceptional transparency, jitter rejection and analogue performance for professional monitoring, mastering and broadcast applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1998 /

Apogee DA-2000 20-Bit Stereo D/A Converter

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.

Made In Japan

Released in 2000 /

Yamaha DA824 8 Channel 24-Bit DA Converter

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.