The Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic is a hand-built Italian DAC that combines analog warmth with digital precision. Its unique design allows you to experience the best of both worlds: the resolution of modern digital technology and the musical refinement of tube technology. The Aqua La Scala MKII utilizes a fully discrete R2R ladder network without oversampling or digital filtering. This creates a natural and uncolored soundstage, rich in detail and texture. The dual ECC81 tubes in the output stage also ensure a warm, smooth presentation while maintaining speed and dynamics.

Including original box and manual. Newprice: 6.990 (pricelist is available), now 2.750 euro.

Specs:
• Digital to analog conversion type: Proprietary Optologic DAC
Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based without digital filter
• Supported Native Sample Rates AQlink / I2S serial bus – USB PC Audio : 44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 24 bits DSD64, DSD128
• Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs
• DAC architecture: Multibit sign magnitude R2R ladder (upgradable)
• Analog Conversion method: Pure R2R ladder – FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) based digital decoding without digital filter
• Analogue Outputs: UNBAL 2 RCA Output 2.2 V RMS, BALANCED ( passive transformer’s symmetrical ) 2 XLR Output : 2.2V RMS
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω RCA – 600 Ω XLR
• Load Impedance: 10 k Ω (min.) RCA – 600 Ω XLR
• Power Consumption: 100-115V / 220-240V; 50 or 60Hz – 88VA
• Dimensions ( W x D x H ): 450 x 370 x 100 mm
• Weight: 9 kg