{"product_id":"soulnote-d-1-ver2-d-a-converter","title":"Soulnote D-1 Ver2 DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the TMR review of this item in our blog, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/blogs\/the-gearhead\/soulnote-d-1-v2-dac-review-the-4-555-giant-killer-that-defies-high-end-trends\"\u003eThe Gearhead\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoulnote D-1 Ver2 D\/A Converter Key Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized New Type-R Analog Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – Refined analog stage derived from Soulnote’s higher-end designs for natural, expressive sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ES9038PRO DAC Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – Independent left and right channel processing with proprietary NOS support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue NOS Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – Eliminates conventional analog low-pass filtering for organic, vibrant musical reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistor-Based I\/V Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – High-end current-to-voltage design prioritizes musicality and tonal realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Current Power Supply Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – Large non-impregnated toroidal transformer paired with non-NFB regulation enhances dynamic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Digital Conversion With Analog Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe D-1 Ver2 reflects Soulnote’s philosophy of prioritizing musical vitality over technical excess. Designed as a true high-performance D\/A converter, it combines advanced digital processing with a carefully voiced analog output stage to deliver a sound that is organic, dynamic, and emotionally engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized Analog Circuit Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the D-1 Ver2 is Soulnote’s “New Type-R” analog circuit, originally developed for the E-3 and optimized here specifically for digital-to-analog conversion. The analog stage is supported by the same non-NFB regulator topology used in higher-end models, ensuring stability, speed, and freedom from the sonic constraints often introduced by feedback-based designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual ES9038PRO Architecture With NOS Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES9038PRO DAC chip is employed in a fully independent dual-mono configuration, with separate devices handling the left and right channels. Chosen for its clean current-output design and absence of unnecessary internal processing, the ES9038PRO allows Soulnote to fully implement its proprietary non-oversampling (NOS) mode. This approach preserves timing accuracy and harmonic integrity while avoiding the artificial character associated with heavy digital filtering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEliminating The Analog Low-Pass Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy eliminating the conventional analog low-pass filter, the D-1 Ver2 achieves the organic, lively sound character that NOS playback was originally intended to deliver. This design philosophy extends to DSD playback as well, allowing music to flow with natural dynamics and tonal richness across formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistor-Based I\/V Conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical to the DAC’s sonic character, the current-to-voltage conversion stage uses the same resistor-based I\/V design found in Soulnote’s upper-tier models. This approach emphasizes musical coherence, texture, and realism, avoiding the sterility that can arise from op-amp-based solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply Designed For Musical Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large, non-impregnated toroidal transformer forms the foundation of the D-1 Ver2’s power supply. Working in concert with Soulnote’s non-NFB regulation circuits, it delivers stable current and energy reserves that allow the DAC to reproduce music with passion, scale, and dynamic ease that defies its class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Input Formats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB PCM, DSD (DoP v1.1, ASIO); Coaxial \u0026amp; AES\/EBU PCM, DSD (DoP v1.1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Sampling Rates (USB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM up to 768 kHz; DSD up to 22.6 MHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Sampling Rates (Coax\/AES)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePCM up to 192 kHz; DSD64 (2.8 MHz DoP v1.1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCM Bit Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSB: 16-bit \/ 24-bit \/ 32-bit; Coax\/AES: 16-bit \/ 24-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSB 2.0, USB Audio Class 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSB Type-B; 2 × Coaxial (S\/PDIF); 1 × AES\/EBU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 × Balanced (XLR); 1 × Unbalanced (RCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Output Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBalanced: 5.8 Vrms; Unbalanced: 2.9 Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 Hz – 120 kHz (+0\/-1 dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e110 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.08%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1st-order passive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e115 V AC, 60 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e430 × 109 × 379 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e10.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpikes, power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51896957174041,"sku":"3634newSOUL-0002","price":4555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":51896957206809,"sku":"3634newSOUL-0001","price":4555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/SoulnoteD-1Ver2DACBlackFront.jpg?v=1777616003","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/soulnote-d-1-ver2-d-a-converter","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}