exaSound posted on September 25, 2018 13:48
PlayPoint DM Dual-Mono D/A Converter and Network Audio Server
exaSound Audio Design, manufacturer of innovative, exceptional fidelity audio products, unveils the PlayPoint DM next-generation flagship music server and DAC.
Combining a reference-grade 32-bit digital-to-analog converter, balanced headphone amplifier and Roon-enabled music server in one elegant component, the PlayPoint DM unites simplicity with sonic perfection. With refinements like dual-mono fully balanced design, two ES9028PRO DACs in octo-mono configuration with four autonomous I/V stages, and exaSound’s unique four-way galvanic isolation, PlayPoint DM brings the best of every high-resolution audio format. Zero-configuration comprehensive sampling rate support extends all the way up to native DSD256 (Quad DSD) and 32 bit PCM/384kHz.
e32 Mark II DAC with MQA Support
The newly released e32 Mark II DSD256/DXD32 DAC introduces support for MQA music files and audio streams. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is a new technology, which delivers studio master quality using no more bandwidth than a CD quality file – so it can be easily streamed or downloaded.
With truly balanced internals, a high power, high performance headphone amplifier and ultimate resolution volume control, the new exaSound DAC delivers award-winning, reference level sonic fidelity at a sensible price.
PlayPoint Mark II Double Performance Upgrade
exaSound PlayPoint Mark II offers major hardware performance boost. Two-fold sampling rate increase brings support for DSD 512 and PCM at 764kHz. Doubled CPU power improves the performance of Roon Core. Doubling the size of RAM memory allows support for Roon libraries of up to 8 TB. Solid state m.2 SSD storage delivers two-time increase of access speed and capacity. Two upgraded USB 3.0 ports provide enhanced connectivity. All-new Web user interface offers advanced configuration options.
In conjunction with Roon Labs, the PlayPoint Mark II seamlessly integrates Roon Server’s deep functionality with exaSound’s exceptional fidelity. PlayPoint also embraces AirPlay, HQplayer, UPnP, OpenHome, plus TIDAL, Spotify and Qobuz.