Audial S5 DAC; XLR Upgrade
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Product Highlights
This DAC has the optional transformer-coupled XLR upgrade ($200 value) installed.
Acclaimed on platforms like StereoNET and Head-Fi, this boutique processor is celebrated as a reference deck and a giant-killer. Critics praise its outstanding soundstage depth, natural timbre, and massive bass weight, leaning toward a warm, musical signature. It excels with acoustic instruments and brings a lifelike quality to vocals. Compared to its predecessor, reviewers highlight a lower noise floor, improved connectivity, and a wider, less forward spatial presentation.
Investing in a component of this caliber is about pursuing an authentic, analog-like musical truth. By bypassing over-engineered digital filters in favor of classic multi-bit conversion, it strips away the sterile glare that frequently compromises digital audio. It allows your library to unfold with an organic flow, rendering music with a palpable presence. For the enthusiast seeking a front end that bridges old-school musical soul with modern connectivity, it represents a definitive destination.
| Brand | Audial |
|---|---|
| Type | DACs |
| MSRP | $2,000.00 |
| SKU # | 96353 |
| Serial # | A03-4523 |
| Cosmetic Rating | |
| Functional Notes | |
| Age | 2 years |
| Owners | 1 |
| Service History | None |
