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ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer

Overview

• The Alchemy DDP-2 combines three components in one elegant piece of gear to give you the highest-quality digital-to-analog converter, preamp and digital streamer we know how to make. Then we combined it in a single chassis only 1U (1.75 inches) high. The preamplifier offers maximum flexibility, while incorporating DAC and streaming functions to make the DDP-2 the centerpiece of your digital system.

Features

• Dual 32 bit/384 kHz DAC operating in digitally balanced mode
• Custom-selectable DSP filter profiles
• Configurable up-sampling to 384 kHz
• Selectable resolution enhancement upgrades 16 bit to 24 bit, and 24 bit to 32bit
• DSD up to 4X
• Ultra-low phase noise Phase-Locked Loop jitter filter
• MQA capable
• Discovery, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Roon endpoint
• High-efficiency switching power supply for digital stages
• Home theater bypass mode
• Fully discrete FET, with DC servo-control
• Ultra-low-noise DC voltage regulators
• Digitally controlled analog volume control
• Toroidal transformer and linear power supply for analog stages
• Ethernet port for software updates, command and control
• 12 V trigger with pass-through
• IR control and learning
• OLED Display for clear user information
• iOS and Android app configuration

Specifications

• Digital Inputs: USB, (2) COAXIAL, (2) OPTICAL, AES/EBU, (2) I2S (ALCHEMY & HDMI)
• Streaming Inputs: ETHERNET, BLUETOOTH, WIFI
• Supported Services: PCM, DSD, DoP, ROON endpoint, Spotify Connect
• Frequency response (digital): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB
• Nominal THD+N (digital): <0.01%
• Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz) (digital): >110dB
• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48. 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384KHz
• Output Voltage (digital): 7.0V RMS @0dBFs
• Analog Inputs: XLR BALANCED, (2) RCA UNBALANCED
• Input impedance: RCA=18K, XLR=36K
• Frequency response (analog): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB
• Nominal THD+N (analog): <0.001%
• Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz) (analog): >110dB
• Output Voltage (analog): >10.0V RMS
• Crosstalk (L-to-R or R-to-L): >110dB 10-1K, >80dB 1K-20K
• Gain: 12dB (input dependent)
• Output impedance: 50 Ohms
• Analog Outputs: XLR BALANCED, (1) RCA UNBALANCED (fixed gain) (1) RCA UNBALANCED (variable)
• Available finishes: Black
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 2″ x 17.5″ x 15″ including jacks
• Weight: 14 lbs

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Reviews

• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – soundstagenetwork
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Audiophile Style
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – audiophilestyle.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Audio Advisor – Peter Madnick
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Audio Test Magazin
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – likehifi.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – lowbeats.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hometheaterhifi.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – soundstagesimplifi.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hifitest.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – enjoythemusic.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – areadvd.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – i-fidelity.net
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hifi-journal.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – bonsaimachos.de
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – fwd.nl
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hifi-voice.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – sohu.com
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hifimag.net
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – hifilivemagazine.com

Information

• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Official Page
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Owner’s Manual
• ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 – DAC Preamplifier Streamer – Spec Sheet