The DSP-8C Founders' Edition is the inaugural product from the new British hi-fi company, CoLineaer, which is said to focus on "high-end, yet affordable, digital audio solutions pioneering the latest innovations and technologies."
Designed and made in the UK, the DSP-8C is engineered with precision and versatility in mind. Described as a "state-of-the-art 8-channel digital signal processor/pre-amplifier", the new brand states the DSP-8C is set to "redefine the DSP demands of both domestic and professional environments," no less.
At the heart of the 110x330x180mm [HxWxD] DSP-8C is a 1GHz processor incorporating highly optimised IIR and FIR accelerators, offering unrivalled DSP performance. With the availability of over 49,000 FIR taps, 348 IIR filters and a multitude of DSP features, the DSP-8C can implement advanced corrections and filters at sampling rates of up to 192kHz.
Additionally, we're told that multi-way active crossovers, speaker/driver correction, and advanced room correction in both the frequency and time domains are made simple with the intuitive DSPconfig cross-platform control software that supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
For digital-to-analogue conversion duties, the DSP-8C utilises an eight-channel ES9039SPRO DAC and an optimised OPA1612-based output stage. CoLinear states that the result is an unweighted THD+N as low as -127 dB, while the dynamic range is greater than 130 dB.
The CoLinear DSP-8C back panel features 8 x RCA (single-ended) and 8 x XLR (balanced) analogue outputs. Digital inputs include a USB Audio (UAC2) port, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz, as well as S/PDIF Coaxial and S/PDIF Optical ports, all supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz. Moreover, each output channel can be independently set to single-ended or true balanced mode.
The DSP-8C also supports selectable, calibrated analogue output voltages, ensuring it integrates seamlessly into any setup. Also helpfully bundled with the DSP-8C is an infrared remote control, a 22.5W universal AC adapter, and a 1.5m USB-A to USB-B cable.
The CoLinear DSP-8C is available from 6 August, with the Founders' Edition priced at a limited-time offer of £995; after this, it will cost £1,195.
For more information visit CoLinear Acoustics
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