SPL Mercury Mastering DA Converter

SPL's proprietary 120V technology significantly increases the unit's operating voltage compared to standard audio circuits. This results in much higher headroom and a wider dynamic range, allowing the converter to handle complex audio signals with greater clarity and less distortion.

Yes, the Mercury is designed to function as both a high-end D/A converter and a monitor controller. It provides accurate, musical playback, making it a central hub for monitoring in professional mastering setups.

The Mercury supports both PCM and DSD formats. It is capable of handling sample rates up to 768 kHz and bit depths up to 32 bits, ensuring compatibility with virtually any high-resolution audio source.

You can connect up to seven digital sources simultaneously. The inputs include two AES/EBU, two coaxial SPDIF, two optical SPDIF, and one USB connection, allowing for seamless switching between various playback devices.

Yes, the unit supports Dual-Wire AES mode, which is useful for integrating with older high-resolution digital equipment that requires two AES cables to transmit a single high-sample-rate signal.

The AK4490 is a highly regarded converter chip known for its detailed, natural, and transparent sound profile. By integrating this chip with their 120V analog circuitry, SPL ensures that the digital-to-analog conversion process remains pristine and faithful to the source material.