Neko Audio D100 Mk2 RCA

The D100 Mk2 stereo digital to analog converter is the sum of our quest for true audio fidelity. By combining the highest quality components with a solid scientific foundation, the D100 Mk2 produces music that is free of coloration and true to the source.

Digital audio is processed by a Wolfson WM8804 which provides excellent jitter rejection. The signal is then fed to a pair of Burr-Brown PCM1794A chips operating in mono mode for the greatest dynamic range, highest signal-to-noise ratio, and complete channel separation.

The majority of high-end audio DACs utilize an active analog output stage comprised of op-amps, feedback circuitry, and additional filters. In contrast the D100 Mk2 output stage is entirely passive and consists of 0.1% resistors with Jensen output transformers—the output is a pure audio signal.

The Mk2 features new Jensen output transformers that provide an additional +6dB of gain over the original D100.

REVIEWS

"...a remarkable sonic achievement..."
- Dick Olsher, The Absolute Sound, Issue #202

"...with the Neko and Primaluna, I didn't want to stop..."
- Rick Schmidt, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

"...the best DAC I've used to date."
- Jake Montzingo, Affordable$$Audio, Issue 42

"...the DAC to beat for reasonably priced digital excellence."
Exceptional Value Award 2009 - Jeff Dorgay, TONEAudio Magazine

"Pure bliss."
- Peter Davey, Positive Feedback Online, Issue 42

"..life-like, vivid and palpable..."
- Roy Harris, Audiophilia

"...I was officially and certifiably impressed..."
- David Abramson, StereoTimes

"...clean and natural." 
- Nels Ferre, Enjoy the Music.com, July 2009

"...awesome transparency and detail retrieval." 
- Daryl Hoffman, Headphonista

FEATURES

• 16-bit and 24-bit, 44.1kHz - 192kHz audio.


• Optical and transformer isolated coaxial inputs.


• Dual PCM1794A chips in mono configuration.


• Passive transformer-based analog output stage.


• Tantalum capacitors, 0.1% output resistors.


• Balanced XLR or RCA outputs.


• RCA connections supported by XLR to RCA interconnects.


• Gold plated input and output connectors.


• High quality steel enclosure.


• Toroidal power transformer in separate shielded compartment.

SPECIFICATIONS

• optical and coaxial S/PDIF


• balanced XLR or RCA


• 20Hz - 20kHz (+0 -0.10dB); 3Hz - 22kHz (-3dB) @ 44.1kHz


• 20Hz - 20kHz (+0 -0.05dB); 3Hz - 31kHz (-3dB) @ 96kHz


• <0.005% THD+N @ 44.1kHz -0dBFS


• <0.012% THD+N @ 96kHz -0dBFS


• 10.5" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 6.5" (D)


• 5 lbs. 10 oz.


• 115V or 230V

California residents add 8.25% sales tax.
1-year transferrable limited warranty. 

This was a demo unit and is conservatively rated 8/10. It is currently configured for 115V operation but can be reconfigured for 230V.