W4S DAC-2 DSDse Features:
*Indicates an upgrade from the standard DAC-2 configuration*
ESS Reference audio (ES9018) 32 bit DAC
W4S proprietary discrete output stages
*Custom Vishay Z-Foil resistors (0.1% tolerance and a +/-0.5ppm/°C)*
*Ultra-low noise discrete regulators (100+ times quieter and faster than the stock regulator)*
*Ultra-fast recovery Schottkey diodes*
*Premium grade inductors*
*Rhodium plated Furutech fuse*
ESS Time Domain Jitter Eliminator®
Automatic oversampling for precise output filtering
Asynchronous USB input supports 32-bit 384kHz and DSD64 + DSD128
Fully balanced design with balanced and unbalanced outputs
Upgradable Digital, Output, and USB boards (designed for future improvements)
Oversized toroidal transformer for solid and noise-free power
88,000uF of filtering with W4S low ESR "super-cap" (same as used in the STP-SE)
*Green OLED display for input, sample rate, volume control, and configuration viewing*
Remote control with features such as balance control and phase inversion (Also compatible with universal remotes to allow discrete input selection)
Defeatable - 32 bit volume control
HT Bypass inputs (selectable via DC trigger)
2x Coax inputs
2x Toslink inputs
1x AES/EBU input
1x Balanced I2S input via HDMI cable (not standard HDMI cable format)
Factory selectable mains 115/230VAC
Compact size (8.5"W x 4.125"H x 13.5"D)
14 lbs.
Covered by a 5 YEAR WARRANTY
And here is a partial review from sixmoons....
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wyred9/1.html"All in all this is a completely different DAC now with a seriously refined sonic presentation never mind the increased USB streaming options. Of all these improvements we never imagined that the DAC2 could still show more space, better staging or image focus. But boy were we wrong. We accomplished so much with this upgrade that it makes me extremely excited for our future!" - EJ Sarmento