Technical Details
- Amazing Sound Quality --- Musical, Dynamic, Accurate, Ultra Fast Transient Response, Superior Low Level Detail
- High Power --- more than 380Wpc into 8 ohms, more than 640Wpc into 4 ohms, Bridgeable for Massive Power (>1000W into 8 ohms)
- Super Low Noise and Distortion --- 114dB SNR, <0.005% THD+N (1KHz), <0.006% IMD @ 10W, "Deep Knee" THD curve --- <0.009% THD+N at 1/2 power, Wideband Purity --- <0.009% THD+N (20Hz to 20KHz) @ 10W
- Remote Standby Control (via 2.5mm DC jack), Pushbutton Standby Control, Quiet ON/OFF
- 27.4dB Gain, <10mV DC Output Offset, DC Coupled Balanced Input (servo circuit for offset cancellation), <0.047 Ohm Output Impedance (1KHz), 5Hz to 60KHz Frequency Response
Product Description
The DAC4800A amplifier is based on proprietary and patented technologies produced through more than a decade of intense research and development. The output stages are ultra power efficient, allowing maximum use of the power supply's full potential while generating near zero heat. The result is sound so transparent, it begs you to listen to your reference collection to hear what you've been missing.
This amp also features Bullet-Proof Protection (Thermal, Current, Auto-Recovery).
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A pair of RCA-to-XLR adapters and a heavy-duty IEC power cord are included!
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Customer Reviews
"High Performance indeed" 2008-07-11By
Larry Bird (vt)
I have owned this amp for 2 years. It is hands down the clearest,most powerful and precise amp I have ever heard. It power my Ohm5 mkII's. The ohms have a top end that requirres a lot of juice and this is the only amp I have had that truely opened them up. My Quad 22L2's sound crisp with this amp. All four of them at once. Reproducing a piano precisely is difficult. All equipment has to be tops, source amp and speakers. The DAC4800A is the best in reproducing a piano through my Apogee Stages. The stages can sound muddled if the power is not clean. Low end can roll off with an inferior amp. Not with the Dac. Pink Floyd goes real low when I use the DAC4800A. Harp, Jazz, classical, female vocals they all sound great through the DAC4800A. The DAC4800A is the best value I have found in the high end market. Friends know I am an audiophile. They marvel at the different speakers. But what makes them sound so good is this amp. I kid you not. The specs are as good as amps costing twice as much and this amp delivers. Try playing Dagda through inefficient speakers at high volumes for a long time. Standard solid state amps fry. Not the DAC4800A. It never quites. My wife and I like to relax and listen to soft music. The DAC4800A is just as fine at low volumes as at high. Hard to say anything negative. It is that good.
"Runs cool" 2008-05-09By
SoundGreat bass and voice reproduction. Rugged design. I like the stand-by mode. Runs cool. Recommended.
"DAC4800A has it all" 2008-05-06By
Audio PerfectActually I like the case/box of this amp. It is like a tank. Sonics are just about perfect. It did great with old recordings like Jazz Singer (Neil Diamond) and Sinatra (Reprise Collection). I listened to Maroon 5 and the punch was there. I listened to a Telarc 1812 disc and nearly blew the windows out with the cannon shots! Call me crazy but I listened to Metallica (Master of Puppets) on it too and even though the recording is not the best I've never heard it better. Some Diana Krall (World on a String) sounded live. Great job!
"Incredible Depth of Sound!" 2008-05-04By
Robert W. Mergen (Downingtown, PA)
I'm not what you'd call an "audio pro", but I have heard this amplifier in a side-by-side comparison to others on the market. Bottom line, Digital Amplifier Corp. is doing something truly unique, for they can drive an incredibly clear signal that is rich, yet coupled with an incredible depth of sound. If someone's looking for the ultimate in Home Theater, I can't see what could be better. What's really amazing is the limited heat disapation from this unit. Their digital technology must be the cause for the low power, and noticeably missing heat sinks (no fins!!). It's obvious these guys are going to gobble up the consumer high-end market.
Just wait until you hook up your subwoofer.. Hold on to your hat!!!
"Great Amp" 2008-05-02By
XYZThe DAC 4800-A amp looks sort of like a pro amp and it's definitely sturdy. Not sure where the model number comes from (4800?). Digital Amplifier Company is new to me. The enclosure is not super pretty but not ugly either and it's nice and heavy. Don't let the looks fool you! SURPRISE! The power is more than enough to drive ESLs or extra-large or low efficiency speakers, and the specs are just spectacular. It runs cool and quiet. Just try the ear against the tweeter test. Jazz and classical music comes through true and smooth, but it really rocks too. Vocals are very revealing. It has what I call the "wow factor". The bass is solid and the little details just come out. There's a mute/stand-by mode that you don't really need to use if you don't want. I don't like to power cycle my equipment anyway. Preamp wise, I'd recommend a tube or hybrid unit, like Audio Research or most of the good amp brands. It's a shame DAC doesn't make a preamp. I'm most familiar with Balanced Audio, Krell, Bryston, Classe, VTL, Cary and McIntosh amps. I haven't done head-to-head comparisons, but I'd suspect the DAC amp is able to take on any of them. For speakers, I like Wilson (Watt), Sonus, Paradigm, Martin Logan (ESL hybrid), Dunleavey, Quad (ESL), Dali and Mission. Even though I haven't heard the 4800 amp with all these, I'd like to. A friend of mine has B&W, and he said they are hard to drive, so I recommended the DAC amp. This amp is low priced compared to amps of similar quality. Lots and lots of headroom. Highly recommended.
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