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Soulnote D-1 v2 DAC

£4,400.00

The Soulnote D-1 DAC Version 2 is a high-performance D/A converter designed to preserve the emotional weight and natural flow of music. Combining advanced digital capability with Soulnote’s carefully voiced New Type-R analogue circuitry, it delivers a sound that is organic, dynamic, and free from the sterility often associated with modern DACs.

True non-oversampling playback, dual-mono ES9038PRO architecture, and a powerful non-feedback power supply ensure the D-1 v2 converts digital sources with unmistakable analogue soul.

Category DAC
Country Japan
Manufacturer Soulnote

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The Soulnote D-1 DAC Version 2 is a high-performance D/A converter designed to preserve the emotional weight and natural flow of music. Combining advanced digital capability with Soulnote’s carefully voiced New Type-R analogue circuitry, it delivers a sound that is organic, dynamic, and free from the sterility often associated with modern DACs.

True non-oversampling playback, dual-mono ES9038PRO architecture, and a powerful non-feedback power supply ensure the D-1 v2 converts digital sources with unmistakable analogue soul.

Category DAC
Country Japan
Manufacturer Soulnote

 

  • Digital Input Formats

    • USB: PCM, DSD (DoP v1.1, ASIO)

    • Coaxial & AES/EBU: PCM, DSD (DoP v1.1)

    Supported Sampling Rates (USB)

    • PCM up to 768 kHz

    • DSD up to 22.6 MHz

    Supported Sampling Rates (Coax/AES)

    • PCM up to 192 kHz

    • DSD64 (2.8 MHz, DoP v1.1)

    PCM Bit Depth

    • USB: 16 / 24 / 32-bit

    • Coax/AES: 16 / 24-bit

    USB Profile

    • USB 2.0, USB Audio Class 2.0

    Digital Inputs

    • USB Type-B

    • 2 × Coaxial (S/PDIF)

    • 1 × AES/EBU

    Analog Outputs

    • 1 × Balanced (XLR)

    • 1 × Unbalanced (RCA)

    Analog Output Level

    • Balanced: 5.8 Vrms

    • Unbalanced: 2.9 Vrms

    Frequency Response

    • 2 Hz – 120 kHz (+0 / −1 dB)

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    • 110 dB

    Total Harmonic Distortion

    • 0.08%

    Analog Filter

    • 1st-order passive

    Power Supply

    • 115 V AC, 60 Hz

    Power Consumption

    • 20 W

    Dimensions (W × H × D)

    • 430 × 109 × 379 mm

    Weight

    • 10.0 kg

    Included Accessories

    • Spikes

    • Power cable

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

Soulnote D-1 v2 DAC

Key Features

  • Optimised New Type-R Analogue Circuit
    Refined analogue output stage derived from Soulnote’s flagship designs for natural dynamics and tonal richness.

  • Dual ES9038PRO DAC Architecture
    Independent left and right DACs deliver true dual-mono processing with exceptional channel separation.

  • True NOS Playback
    Proprietary non-oversampling mode preserves timing accuracy and harmonic integrity.

  • No Conventional Analogue Low-Pass Filter
    Eliminates typical post-DAC filtering for a more organic, lively sound.

  • Resistor-Based I/V Conversion
    High-end current-to-voltage design prioritises musical coherence and realism over measurement-driven solutions.

  • High-Current Power Supply
    Large non-impregnated toroidal transformer with non-NFB regulation supports dynamic expression and scale.