Master 7S  (2021 Version)

Apply 8 pcs the most real like sound DA chip PCM1704UK)

Fully discrete real balanced  current transmition design.

2 pc ultra high frequency 90/98 MHz Accusilicon 318B femtosecond clocks provide synchronous clock for whole unit without PLL up-frequency .

32bit / PCM384K asynchronous transfer Amanero 384 apply the FPGA synchronous clock.

Both USB / HDMI have built in separate isolator and pure class A isolate power supply.

The whole digital circuit built with 1 pc FPGA and 3 pc CPLD programmable chipsets to separate the different configured circuits for avoid interrupt, data process in parallel mode.

Support firmware update to improve on sound quality.

Input signal sampling display.

Support external 10MHz clock input (Default is 50 ohm, 75 ohm can be custom order).

All digital process mode settings accessible by buttons on front  (No need  to open the chassis).

Firmware update port accessible on rear (Update  firmware no need  to open the chassis).

   

       
Please note: The product improve cause the inside or outside change without inform .
　

Please note: The PCM1704UK can not support DSD playback. User need conversion the DSD to PCM in the source device.
Price: USD2750 ( Exclude shipping cost .)  
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Apply 90/98MHz Accusilicon 318B femtosecond clocks:
       

Click to download the driver of  Amanero combo 384
 
Master 7S (2021 version) feature:
 1,     USB and HDMI apply the separate isolators and isolate pure class A PSUs for avoid the interrupt from computer and HDMI sources. (New Feature)
2,     USB apply the bidirectional isolator that can transmit the IIS signal to the FPGA processor and receive the clock signal from the FPGA processor, the USB interface without on board data clocks, the signal transmit is much exact, the sound quality get the much improve , similar to the last generative Master 7 combine with DI-20 (But not DI-20HE) level. (New Feature)
3,     HDMI input apply isolator for improve the sound quality . (New Feature)
4,      Input signal sampling display .(New Feature)
5,      Support 10 MHz clock input.(New Feature)
6,      The FPGA process data in the  parallel mode.
         The IIS data is series transmit mode, every data must need one clock cycle to process or transmit, one frame data ( Include L and R data) must need 64 clock cycle to process or transmit, so the data has effect by the 64 clock cycles.
         But the parallel data process and transmit mode only need one clock cycle can finish the one frame data process and transmit, that can avoid the effect of clock stability .
          The IIS input (Include USB and HDMI-IIS) has recombine become dual 32bit parallel data once input , and the SPDIF input after decoder, has recombine become dual 24bit parallel data, and the DSD input has recombine become dual 64bit parallel data once input.
          The parallel process and transmit mode can improve the sound quality on the transparency and detail but still analog.
7,       Full new configuration clock manage design built in, improved on the clock timing.

Pros and cons of PCM1704UK R-2R DAC  :
Advantages:
         1. R-2R will not convert the clock signal into the output signal.
          2. R-2R is not sensitive to jitter while Delta-Sigma D/A is much more sensitive to jitter.
          3. The output signal is much more precise compared to Delta-Sigma D/A .
Weaknesses:
         1.THD today is extremely good with Sigma Delta chips; R2R ladders are good too but not as good.
         2. Glitches and accuracy of the ladder resistors are very difficult to avoid and require complex technology to resolve it.

Importunacy of the FPGA/CPLD:
                 FPGA stands for Programmable Array Logic. 
            Nowadays the FPGA is applied in a lot high end grade DACs; like the popular ROCKNA WAVEDREAM DAC. 
            We have applied the FPGA in our DAC products since 2008.
            Master 7S has built in 1 pc FPGA and 3 pc CPLD programmable chipsets to separate the different configured circuits for avoid interrupt.
            The internal hardware design is fully controlled by complex software. A huge advantage is the fact the software in the FPGA can easily be upgraded offering new features or improve the performance. Such design is much flexible and future proof!
　

FPGA/CPLD tasks :
           1. The FPGA high performance SPDIF interface, replacing traditional  SPDIF interface chips like DIR9001, WM8805 or AK411X wich are lower in performance in comparison to FPGA.

           2. Full re-clocking process with FIFO design applicable on all inputs. This way the output data keeps fully synchronized with the clock signal to reject any jitter.
           3. Built in 2X, 4X and 8X oversampling and digital filters and on top of this 4 different true NOS (only analog 6dB filtering) modes. To completely configure it to your liking!
           4. Built in the especial design to simulate the TDA1541A + SAA7220 sound flavor.

.Fully discrete output stages
               The signal last stage is the analog output stages,  which can greatly effect the whole DAC sound quality. 
          After d/a conversion by the R2R D/A modules the analogue signal is transported by fully discrete matched-transistor output stages.
          DC-coupled design with first class through-hole components. No SMD transistors are applied. The high speed special ACSS output stages are non-feedback and current driven design. 
           Almost all other designs need to convert the signal multiple times from and to current or voltage, resulting in less detail and less defined  sound stage . 
          The output buffers are single ended FET. Two stages in parallel to reach very low output impedance. All output stages are in pure class A design without any (negative) feedback to achieve purest and a real live sound reproduction.
          The 4 OPA opampˇs are functioning as DC servo, this way no coupling-capacitors are needed and DC output is automatically biased! Resulting in a perfectly neutral sound. 
          There are no relays or other switches in the signal path after D/A modules to allow  the best and purest sound quality.

Heavy power supplies design:
                 The DAC has 3 high quality low noise, low flux leakage, R-cores transformers. 
            In total 130W power to supply all digital parts and the left and right analog boards. The DC power is distributed over 23 separate power rails. 20 groups are pure class A low noise regulated power; fed by 3 groups linear power supplies.
            This results in ultra-high speed and ultra-low noise performance. Clean and independent power for all different parts to achieve highest quality.
           

Finishing touch:
               The Master 7 has completely separated power supplies .Digital, left and right analog channel have their own dedicated transformer. All boards and transformer compartment are separated by 5mm thick aluminum plates for high isolation degree. 
               It improves the signal-to-noise ratio, isolate the harmonic interference and reduce noise, which will make the sonic background cleaner and blacker.
              The Left and Right analog parts are placed symmetric beside the digital board to keep the wires and distance identical to ensure equal output performance on both channels .
              The R2R DA modules are assembled between two aluminum boards to avoid any RF interferences.