DAC · ULTRA
PCM56 NOS “ULTRA” Authored DAC
Base device — BRZHiFi PCM56 NOS. You source the donor yourself — I return it upgraded, under warranty.
Specification
- Chip
- PCM56 · Burr-Brown · R2R NOS
- Base unit
- BRZHiFi PCM56 NOS
- Class after upgrade
- up to $500
- Warranty
- 3 mo
- Turnaround
- 2–3 days
What was done
- Multibit Burr-Brown PCM56 converter running in NOS mode
- A full upgrade of the most affordable multibit DAC — the best value in the range
- A proper external power supply is included in the build
- Compact chassis: convenient with a laptop or in a car
- The fastest upgrade in the range — 2–3 days
Gallery
Video
Teardown and upgrade (in two parts)
Teardowns, sound comparisons and a customer’s video review — on my channel.