Moonriver SPDIF DAC module
It took us a long time to develop an add-on SPDIF DAC at an affordable price with no competition in its price range.
The add-on DAC module is based on the 9000 series ESS Sabre DAC chip. The SPDIF supports PCM streams up to 192kHz/24bit due to the limitation of the SPDIF (coaxial) specifications. There are 3 separated power supplies with very low noise regulators, 2 for the ESS DAC board and 1 for the analogue circuit. The capacitor bank is massive and it uses 42000uF (in case of 404 Reference) from the power amplifier’s power supply.
Specially care has been given to the voicing of the analogue output stage to match the dynamic and natural character of Moonriver sound. The result is an impressive sounding digital to analogue converter which respects the timing, the space and the color of the music and unfolds the dynamic contrast – the definition of every musical event.
The new SPDIF DAC is now available through our distributor network with a retail price of €599.