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Heed Audio - Abacus Streamer - DAC / Streamer
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The Heed Audio Abacus is a high-fidelity digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) that can be upgraded to a streamer with an optional expansion card. Designed and handcrafted in Hungary, it caters to audiophiles seeking a natural and musical sound signature.
Key Features
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Digital Inputs: 1x RCA coaxial, 1x BNC, 2x optical (TOSLINK), 1x asynchronous USB-B, and 1x expansion slot for an optional streamer card.
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Analogue Output: 1x line-level RCA.
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Output Level: 2.1 Vrms.
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Frequency Response: 3 Hz to 50 kHz (dependent on sampling rate).
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Digital Audio Support:
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PCM: Up to 384 kHz / 32-bit via USB.
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DSD: Native DSD64 and DSD128 support.
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Construction: Discrete analogue buffer stages and isolated digital/analogue sections to minimise interference.
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Power Consumption: Maximum 50 VA.
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Dimensions: 22 cm (W) x 8.7 cm (H) x 32.5 cm (D); Weight: 4.5 kg.
Streaming Capabilities (with Expansion Card)
By installing the optional streamer card, the Abacus transforms into a full-featured network streamer with:
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Roon Ready certification
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Spotify Connect
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Tidal integration
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UPnP/DLNA support