Weiss DAC 501 D/A Converter; Black; Roon Ready (Open Box)

Product: Weiss DAC 501 D/A Converter; Black; Roon Ready (Open Box)

Product SKU: 40494

Serial Number: 0530

Voltage: 120v

Cosmetic Description: Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including a few scuffs on the faceplate above the logo and an additional one on the angled portion of the faceplate.

What is Included: Dac, Remote, Manual, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: Unknown

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $9600

Other Notes: This is a customer return that has been recertified and carries the full factory warranty.

"The Weiss DAC is different from the rest of the competition and harnesses 50 years of experience of the man who designed it. It sounds pristine and musical but doesn’t try to wow us with the exaggerated audiophile tricks that some of the others do.

The Weiss sits among the top two I have heard, regardless of cost and is one I would own if I had a system that needed body and warmth while still keeping detail and midrange purity. This DAC made my system sound like a reel to reel tape system was playing and sounded closer to analog than anything I have heard from digital. EVER.

I would say that this is one of the best DAC’s in the world, even if you do not use any of the useful DSP functions. But they are there if you need them. I also prefer it to the DCS Bartok I had here for a bit. It’s that good.

The noise floor with the 501 is non existent and this allowed the DAC to have a flow and liquid sound that truly was impressive to hear. No, it is not the most holographic or airy of the DAC’s I have heard but that’s not what it is all about. If you want your system to sound more like you are sitting in a studio listening to master tapes, then you really need to hear this DAC.

The build is high end all the way, and the touch screen is simple to use and nice to look at as well. It screams of quality and even the packaging is the best I have ever seen for a DAC. All should be packaged like this one. Not only to avoid damage in shipping but for presentation and pride of ownership. This is a Swiss made DAC and appears that it could last a lifetime." -Steve Huff

Product Specifications

Reviews:  HiFi Plus
What HiFi
Stereophile

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $99- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.