E1X DAC/Control Preamp

The E1X DAC Control Preamp marks entry into our Advanced Integrated Platform that combines our high-resolution DAC, streamer, and phono stage into a single chassis that is designed for music lovers who want an uncomplicated, uncompromised, and exhilarating home audio experience. The E1X sonic characteristic emphasizes realistic and compelling musical expression.

The E1X Advanced Integrated Platform (AIP) pulls design elements from the award-winning Black System that optimises both analog and digital system performance. Each input travels an expertly placed circuit path that provides noise rejection and signal optimization along with advanced custom time optimised filters that reduce sonic blur and increase clarity and dynamic impact.

The E1X DAC/Control Preamplifier utilizes Bel Cantos proprietary technologies that include our advanced HDR-II (High Dynamic Range) DAC core and the AMiP (Asynchronous Multi Input Platform). Our advanced design provides uncompromised sound from any source. Whether youre streaming music through Ethernet or USB, using the full suite of digital inputs for spinning a CD, the line level inputs for a reel-to-reel tape deck or listening to vinyl via the internal MM/MC software controlled analog phono stage, youll experience the full potential from all source components.

All source inputs are asynchronously re-clocked into the fully balanced advanced segment DAC measuring below 0.001% distortion and 126dB of dynamic range. By stripping away the source clock and using Bel Cantos custom Ultra Low Noise master clock circuitry we eliminate jitter and data related distortion, preserving the delicate audio signal.

Asynchronous ethernet connects you to the most compelling and power musical source available today. Bel Cantos proprietary asynchronous ethernet and USB-A inputs provide the highest level of performance for high resolution files up to 24bits at 192ks/s, MQA, and DSD64. This allows you to connect to a variety of subscription streaming service or source from your personal library that is stored on a NAS (networked attached storage) drive, or a multi-terabyte independent drive to the USB-A all providing full server function with complete iOS wireless control using our SEEK control app. Android users can use the MConnect app.

ECH SPEC

Dynamic Range:

126dB A-weighted

THD+N:

<0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms

IMD (CCIF):

<0.001%, 1W, 18.5:19.5kHz 1:1, 4 ohms

Power Usage On:

20W

Internally Set Operating Voltages:

100-120VAC, 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz

Dimensions:

17.75 W x 15.75 D x 3.25 H in, 451 x 400 x 83 mm

Weight:

14 lbs (6.4 kg)

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