Berkeley Audio Design Alpha USB DDC

Name: Berkeley Audio Design Alpha USB DDC
Brand: Berkeley Audio Design
SKU: 101752
Price: 1469.0 USD
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The Berkeley Audio Design Alpha USB (Series 1) is an asynchronous USB audio interface featuring a high-speed Type-B input alongside switch-selectable 75-ohm BNC coaxial SPDIF and 110-ohm XLR balanced AES/EBU digital outputs handling resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz. Functioning as a dedicated sonic bridge between computers and external converters, this precision component isolates delicate audio data from harsh digital interference. A sophisticated architecture incorporates comprehensive galvanic and capacitive isolation to sever the noisy computer ground from sensitive downstream circuitry. It employs ultra-low-phase-noise master clocks to reclock output signals while drawing clean linear power to sustain dynamic stability.

The Absolute Sound honored the unit with a Product of the Year award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year, celebrating its unmatched jitter reduction. Reviewer Robert Harley praised its uncanny ability to strip away digital grain and expand three-dimensional soundstage depth across every source track. Critical evaluations in Computer Audiophile similarly lauded the converter for delivering reference-grade clarity and establishing a new benchmark among digital audio interfaces.

Integrating this interface into your audio chain removes computer-generated artifacts and reveals the full musical potential of your DAC. For the discerning listener seeking authentic timing and pure harmonic richness, it delivers an uncompromising foundation for digital playback.

Brand	Berkeley Audio Design
Type	DACs
Component Color	Black
MSRP	$1,895.00
SKU #	101752
Serial #	1270
Cosmetic Rating	8 - Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a few scratches on the top of the chassis and nicks along the upper front edge. These marks are not readily visible, and this DDC still functions perfectly and would make a great addition to any setup.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	2 years
Owners	1
Service History	None

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