Although Rega perhaps best known for their turntables, they have also gained a good reputation in digital technique. CD players have been on the menu for decades, and the new DAC is a supplement in this digital tradition.

Rega DAC-R is an asynchronous USB DAC which handles files in resolutions up to 24bit / 192kHz. In addition to the USB input, there are two optic- and two RCA digital inputs. These are isolated from USB port to prevent electrical contact with any connected PC. DAC R is equipped with two double Wolfson WM8742, and is driven via a buffer stage.

Rega has not succumbed to the temptation of implementing compatibility with DSD files or network streaming. In return, they equipped it with three selectable filters, adaptation to personal preference.

Technical specifications from the manufacturer:

DAC 2x Wolfson WM8742

Frequency Response (100KΩload) Filter 1 selected

Low data rate 44.1/48kHz = 10Hz -0.05dB to (44.1K) 20.02kHz (48K) 21.7kHz -0.03dB
Medium data rate 88.2/96kHz = 10Hz -0.05dB to (88.1K) 28.7kHz (96K) 31.2kHz -3dB
High data rate 176.4/192kHz = 10Hz -0.05dB to (176.4K) 44.1kHz (192K) 47.7kHz -3dB

Maximum output level = 2.175V into 100KΩload

Bit resolution (all inputs) 16 to 24bit

Supported data rates = 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion all inputs (24bit 96kHz) = 0.006% @ 1kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio -105dB (relative to maximum output level with a 100Hz to 22kHz bandwidth)

Digital inputs
USB Asynchronous Isolated (24bit 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz)
Input 1 Optical/Toslink (24bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz)
Input 2 Optical /Toslink (24bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz)
Input 3 Isolated 75ΩCo-axial (24bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz)
Input 4 Isolated 75ΩCo-axial (24bit32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz)

Digital SPDIF outputs (via receiver & PLL)
Optical/Toslink
Isolated 75ΩCo-axial

Power 230v/115v/7.6W
Dimensions in cm W 21.5 x D 32 x H 8
Remote NEC system (6E91)
Weight 4.0 Kg

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