DA2
digital audio module
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The DA2 Digital Audio Module is our newest and most
advanced module for processing digital audio. It comes
standard in the C53 and C2700 Preampliers, allowing
both of those units to take advantage of some of the
latest innovations in digital audio technology.
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McIntosh home audio products that come with the
DA1 Digital Audio Module can be upgraded to the
newer DA2 Digital Audio Module.
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The applicable models that can be upgraded are:
MA9000, MA8900, MA7200 and MA5300 Integrated
Ampliers; MAC7200 Receiver; and C49 Preamplier.
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The DA2 builds upon the DA1 with an expanded set of
capabilities. It is powered by a next generation,
Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit, audiophile-grade
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).
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In addition to having all the same connections as the
DA1, a new audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel
(ARC)
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connection is included on the DA2.
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The DA2’s USB input can support native playback of up
to DSD512, surpassing the DSD256 limit of the DA1.
Advanced Digital Audio Module
1. The HDMI (ARC) input will only play audio from a compatible TV. It will not
pass video to or from a TV, or play audio from any non-TV source.