{"product_id":"mcintosh-d1100-digital-preamplifier-dac-3","title":"McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier; DAC","description":"The McIntosh D1100 digital preamplifier and DAC features an ES9018 eight-channel, 32-bit chip running in Quad Balanced mode. This reference component serves as a pristine digital command center for high-end systems. Nine digital inputs provide extensive connectivity via three optical, three coaxial, one AES\/EBU, an exclusive MCT port, and an asynchronous USB input. The USB input handles up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD256, and DXD playback, while other inputs support 24-bit\/192kHz. Three sets of balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs provide fixed and variable options. A dedicated headphone amplifier features Headphone Crossfeed Director technology for added spatial immersion. It also links to the C1100 vacuum tube preamplifier via an umbilical cable, forming a dual-chassis system.\n\nCritical acclaim secured this preamp a spot on the Computer Audiophile Suggested Hardware list, highlighting its robust engineering. Reviewers praise the unit for delivering an expansive soundstage characterized by airy treble, a lush midrange, and deep, authoritative bass. Enthusiasts note its quad-balanced architecture lowers the noise floor to an imperceptible level, resolving fine low-level details effortlessly.\n\nIntegrating a digital hub of this caliber is about experiencing the full emotional depth of your favorite recordings. By removing jitter and grid fluctuations, it bridges the final gap to a true live performance. For the dedicated enthusiast, it delivers an uncompromised foundation for lifelong listening.","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68644634362137,"sku":"102846","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/102846-4.jpg?v=1794513307","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-d1100-digital-preamplifier-dac-3","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}