MUSICIAN DELPHINUS Discrete R2R DAC Black

The Musician DELPHINUS is a discrete stereo R2R DAC designed to convert high-resolution digital streams into analog signal. It supports PCM up to 24bit 1536kHz as well as DSD1024 via its USB and I2S inputs, while offering NOS and OS modes. Its architecture combines a 0.005% R2R network, an Altera chip and an FPGA dedicated to signal processing.

Intended for digital Hi-Fi setups, it combines five digital inputs with RCA and XLR outputs, allowing you to connect a computer, a digital transport, a player or a source equipped with an I2S output to an analog amplifier or preamplifier. The front panel gathers the controls and operating indicators, while the remote control allows adjustments to be made remotely without interacting directly with the unit.

Musician DELPHINUS: I2S input configurations

The I2S input offers 8 pinout modes in order to adapt the mapping of the DATA, BCK and LRCK signals to the connected source. This function compensates for wiring differences between manufacturers, which can prevent correct signal transmission despite the use of I2S connectivity. The appropriate mode can be selected directly on the unit.

Musician DELPHINUS: indicator lights and controls

The indicator lights show the operating status of the DAC, the selected digital input as well as the processing mode used. They also allow you to identify the format of the received signal and to quickly verify that the connected source is properly recognized. The front panel gathers the controls needed to select the input, choose the OS or NOS mode and access the various settings. The remote control repeats these functions in order to allow their modification from the listening position, without interacting directly with the DAC.