Ayon Kronos Signature DAC
Original price was: $12,799.00.$10,995.00Current price is: $10,995.00.
The Ayon Kronos DAC establishes a new benchmark in SE-Triode vacuum-tube DAC performance by combining a fully balanced PCM-DSD DAC.
The Kronos is prepared for computer playback and general DSD professional audio use. The Kronos is in many respects a new ground-breaking DAC design with an advanced technology like a new vacuum tube output stage, new DAC design and a switchable PCM-DSD converter.
The Kronos DAC is available in 3 different versions (modular architecture and anytime upgradable), as Kronos “XS”, Kronos “Signature” and Kronos “Ultimate” (top-level version).
Description
Ayon Kronos Signature DAC & Ultimate Vacuum Tube DAC
Pure Class A Triode Operation – No Ultralinear!
Ayon Kronos Signature & XS Model and the Reference Kronos Ultimate !
The Ayon Kronos DAC establishes a new benchmark in SE-Triode vacuum-tube DAC performance by combining a fully balanced PCM-DSD DAC.
The Kronos is prepared for computer playback and general DSD professional audio use. The Kronos is in many respects a new ground-breaking DAC design with an advanced technology like a new vacuum tube output stage, new DAC design and a switchable PCM-DSD converter.
The Kronos DAC is available in 3 different versions (modular architecture and anytime upgradable), as Kronos “XS”, Kronos “Signature” and Kronos “Ultimate” (top-level version).
Based on a zero-feedback, pure tube circuit design and a tube rectified power supply, the Kronos reveals the manifold layers of music with utmost transparency while projecting a deep and highly focused 3D soundstage. Its bass is extended and powerful, its midrange pure, liquid and permeated with natural warmth, while the top is extraordinarily clean and finely detailed. This Reference DAC offers an uncompromising quality level in every aspect. The Kronos is one of the most exciting DACs with vacuum-tube output stage and the best sounding DAC that Ayon Audio ever built.
Ayon Kronos Signature Model Includes the PCM to DSD True Conversion $10995
Ayon Kronos XS Model is available at $7995 – PCM to DSD option is available with the Signature Model.
Ayon Kronos Ultimate $16900 – Reference grade components, Top Coupling Capacitors, Special Power Supply Caps – PCM to DSD!
Full-featured Tube D/A converter
Class-A triode vacuum-tube output stage for single-ended & balanced operation
Signal Path
We believe that the simplest circuits work best together with the shortest signal path. That is why our pre-amplifiers to date have used single-ended pure class-A circuitry. The shorter the signal path is, the less possibility of sonic degradation from various sources, including the wire itself. Even on the circuit boards, the copper traces are kept to a very minimum length. The completely redesigned circuit board provides a more straightforward and direct approach to the signal paths.
Logical sequenced soft-start power up for extended tube life
Warm up function
0dB negative feedback (of any kind )
Ultra short signal path
Simplest direct circuit path for purest musical sound and high reliability
Low output impedance for driving long runs interconnect to an amplifier, and any tube or solid state power amp
No solid state devices in the analog tube output (signal path )
Minimal discrete wiring for optimum signal propagation
No followers or buffers in the signal path
No DC servo that degrades the signal
High quality parts throughout
Fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship
Separate analog output stage for left and right channel
The volume is controlled in the analogue domain
DAC digital input – S/PDIF (RCA), AES/EBU (XLR), I2S, TosLink, BNC, USB, 3 x BNC for DSD;
Digital output – S/PDIF (RCA)
Ultra-low jitter internal clock generator
| DAC | Ayon Kronos |
| Conversion rate | 768kHz / 32 bit & DSD 256 |
| DAC configuration | Fully symmetrical / AKM-Japan |
| DSP module (option) | PCM→DSD – Signature Model |
| Dynamic range | > 120dB |
| Output level @1 kHz / 0,775V -0dB Low | 2.6V fixed or 0 – 2.5 V rms variable |
| Output level @1 kHz / 0,775V -0dB High | 5.2V fixed or 0 – 5V rms variable |
| Output impedance Single-Ended-RCA | ~ 300 Ω |
| Output impedance Balanced-XLR | ~ 300 Ω |
| Digital output | 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA) |
| Digital input | 75 Ω S/PDIF (RCA), USB, TosLink, I2S, BNC, AES/EBU, 3 x BNC for DSD |
| S/N ratio | > 120 dB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 50kHz +/- 0.3dB |
| Total harmonic distortion @ 1kHz | < 0.001% |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Output complement | RCA & XLR |
| Dimension (WxDxH) cm | 48x39x13 cm |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Specifications subject to change without notice
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