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LX CONNECT DAC CENTRAL CONSOLE

Digital-to-analogue Converter

The Mission LX CONNECT DAC is a stand-alone digital-to-analogue converter, pre-amp and headphone amplifier, derived from the award-winning Mission LX CONNECT wireless speaker system. It fuses the Mission mantra of innovative, attractive design and class-leading performance with the latest audio technology, to enhance your audio experience.

CCENTRAL CONSOLE

Designed to function as a central console for all your music sources, with analogue, optical and coax digital inputs, the Mission LX CONNECT DAC also features a dedicated HDMI ARC connection to bring high fidelity, true wireless performance for TV, movies and games. It is even equipped with a Bluetooth aptX receiver for wireless streaming of hi-resolution audio from tablets and smartphones. The LX CONNECT DAC is controlled gracefully via the touch-sensitive display, or for even more convenience you can use the included remote. The versatile connectivity options and compact form faModel

LX CONNECT DAC

General Description

Digital-to-Analogue Convertor, Headphone Amplifier and Pre-amp

Analogue Input

RCA (AUX)

Digital Input

OPT, COAX, PC USB, Bluetooth, AV Audio

Analogue Output

RCA Pre Out

Pre Amplifier

Input Sensitivity

300mV (AUX IN, volume = MAX)

Input Impedance

13K (AUX IN)

Variable Output Voltage

0 – 3.2V

Output Impedance

100 ohm

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)

Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N)

>100dB (AUX IN, A-weighted)

>110dB (digital Inputs, A-weighted)

Total Harmonic Distortion

< 0.001% (digital sources)

< 0.005% (analogue sources)

Sampling Rate

24bit - 192kHz (OPT, COAX)

32bit - 384kHz (USB, PCM)

2.8M for DSD64, 5.6M for DSD128, 11.2M for DSD256 (USB, DSD)

Digital Filters

Fast Roll-off, Slow Roll-off, Minimum Phase

Dimensions

Height (on feet)

55mm

Width

225mm

Depth (with terminals)

231mm

System

Outer Packaging

418 x 280 x 85mm

Net Weight

1.75kg

Finish

Black

Power Requirements

Adapter - Input: 100-240Vac (50/60Hz) Output: 12V 1Actor means it can be used as the all-encompassing DAC and pre-amp interface for any amplifier, active speakers, computer audio or head-fi systENTRAL CONSOLE

Designed to function as a central console for all your music sources, with analogue, optical and coax digital inputs, the Mission LX CONNECT DAC also features a dedicated HDMI ARC connection to bring high fidelity, true wireless performance for TV, movies and games. It is even equipped with a Bluetooth aptX receiver for wireless streaming of hi-resolution audio from tablets and smartphones. The LX CONNECT DAC is controlled gracefully via the touch-sensitive display, or for even more convenience you can use the included remote. The versatile connectivity options and compact form factor means it can be used as the all-encompassing DAC and pre-amp interface for any amplifier, active speakers, computer audio or head-fi system.

Designed to function as a central console for all your music sources, with analogue, optical and coax digital inputs, the Mission LX CONNECT DAC also features a dedicated HDMI ARC connection to bring high fidelity, true wireless performance for TV, movies and games. It is even equipped with a Bluetooth aptX receiver for wireless streaming of hi-resolution audio from tablets and smartphones. The LX CONNECT DAC is controlled gracefully via the touch-sensitive display, or for even more convenience you can use the included remote. The versatile connectivity options and compact form factor means it can be used as the all-encompassing DAC and pre-amp interface for any amplifier, active speakers, computer audio or head-fi system.

AUDIOLAB EXPERTISE

Mission has utilised the audio electronics expertise of sister-company Audiolab, maker of many award-winning DAC and amplifier components, to create the LX CONNECT DAC interface.

It incorporates a high-performance DAC stage based around the ES9018K2M DAC chip, from the Sabre32 Reference family. For ultra-low noise performance and high dynamic range, that ES9018K2M chip is accompanied by proprietary circuitry to make the most of ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator.

HEADPHONE AMP

The LX CONNECT DAC supports hi-res PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz over USB and 24-bit/192kHz via the coaxial and optical inputs; DSD (up to DSD256) is also supported over USB. An RCA-stereo output is provided with fixed and variable output options, fed by a high-quality analogue stage.

A high-quality headphone amp is also included, again derived from Audiolab – with its current-feedback circuitry, excellent gain bandwidth and high slew rate, a dynamic and detailed performance with all manner of headphones is assured.

ROON TESTED

The Roon platform has become the standard-bearer for high-quality digital music management and streaming. The LX CONNECT DAC is officially ‘Roon Tested’, meaning it has been put through its paces rigorously by Roon and certified for use in a Roon audio environment – for example, when connected to a PC or Mac running Roon software.

As a standalone desktop DAC / headphone amp / pre-amp solution, there aren’t many single units that offer a performance and specification to match LX CONNECT DAC, in this price segment.