Arcam - Delta Black Box DAC - digital analogue converter

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Arcam Delta Black Box DAC (1988–1989) in good physical condition and tested and working, weighing 4.5 kg, with no extras.

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The Arcam Delta Black Box (1988/1989) is a legendary milestone in hi-fi history. This British device was worldwide the very first commercially successful standalone digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The black metal unit was designed to drastically improve the then-poor sound quality of early CD players. Inside lies the iconic Philips TDA1541A integrated circuit, which hi-fi enthusiasts still praise for its warm, analog and detailed sound. As a pure intermediary stage, this classic translates digital signals into high-quality analog stereo sound for an external amplifier.

Specifications:
Type: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
Era: 1988–1989 (Mark I)
DAC Chip: Philips TDA1541A (16-bit)
Inputs: digital (RCA)Outputs: Analog (RCA)

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The Arcam Delta Black Box (1988/1989) is a legendary milestone in hi-fi history. This British device was worldwide the very first commercially successful standalone digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The black metal unit was designed to drastically improve the then-poor sound quality of early CD players. Inside lies the iconic Philips TDA1541A integrated circuit, which hi-fi enthusiasts still praise for its warm, analog and detailed sound. As a pure intermediary stage, this classic translates digital signals into high-quality analog stereo sound for an external amplifier.

Specifications:
Type: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
Era: 1988–1989 (Mark I)
DAC Chip: Philips TDA1541A (16-bit)
Inputs: digital (RCA)Outputs: Analog (RCA)

The Arcam works perfectly.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Arcam
Model
Delta Black Box
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
4.5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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