Weiss Engineering DAC502

YOUR GATEWAY TO PERFECT SOUND REPRODUCTION

DAC, AUDIO PROCESSOR, AND NETWORK RENDERER

Unveil the true sound of the audio material with the DAC502-MK2 digital-to-analog converter. The DAC502-MK2 goes beyond simply reproducing your sound — it also lets you correct frequency imbalances in your room and adjust the sound to better suit your preference.

Latest firmware: version 2.8.1 adds the Qobuz Connect featurewww.qobuz.com

ACCURATE AND ADJUSTABLE

The DAC502-MK2 is not only one of the best digital-to-analog converter available on the market today, offering an accurate and soulful presentation of the audio.

It also includes user-configurable settings, from room EQ and de-essing to crosstalk cancellation, dynamics compensation, loudness control, and even vinyl emulation.

HIGH CONNECTIVITY

The DAC502-MK2 comes with digital inputs in numerous formats and has both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. All standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz plus DSD x64 and x128 are supported. 

Furthermore, the unit functions as a preamp, headphone amp, and a streamer (UPnP/ROON).

The DAC502-MK2 also seamlessly integrates with the JPLAY iOS app – you can enjoy your favorite tracks from Qobuz, Tidal, and your local collection, all in one unified library.

The standard two-channel unit can be upgraded to the MK2 version. The MK2 has in its 2 channel mode a superior performance compared to the standard DAC502.A description of the MK2 version can be downloaded from here.

DAC502 product comparison

The DAC502-MK2 and its compact sibling DAC501-MK2 are identical, apart from the latter using a larger enclosure and an additional 4-pin headphone socket at the back of the unit. Both models are offered in aluminum or black finishes.

The DAC502-MK2 includes all the audio processing features of the DSP502 — so one could view the latter unit as a DAC502-MK2 without the D/A conversion.

PURIST SIGNAL PATH

To achieve its exceptional performance specifications, the DAC502-MK2 uses dual 32-bit D/A converter chips, with two conversion channels per audio channel.

It also uses an internal high-precision/low jitter clock generator for ultra-stable clocking of the D/A converter section.

PROFESSIONAL PROCESSING

The built-in audio processing is based on the same trailblazing algorithms that are used in Weiss Engineering’s professional audio tools.

So with the DAC502-MK2, you can adjust the audio using the same professional-grade algorithms that were used to mix and master the original recording.

EASE OF USE

The DAC502-MK2 comes with an IR remote control which can be used to select the active input and output, the DSP audio processing presets, and switch power on and off.

Furthermore, it is possible to control and configure the DAC502-MK2 via a web browser, which adds detailed control of the DSP processing and preset management.