Weiss Engineering has announced its new DAC204-MK2, featuring a completely redesigned heart compared with its predecessor.
Weiss reports that the digital-to-analogue conversion section of the DAC204-MK2 has been entirely redesigned. At the heart of the new version is the advanced ESS9028PRO chip. According to the manufacturer, this should establish a ‘new standard in signal fidelity’. This is partly thanks to an ‘extremely clean signal path’, which is said to deliver ‘exceptional clarity during listening’.
In addition to the digital section, the DAC204-MK2 features a completely redesigned analogue output stage, now offering an output impedance of virtually zero ohms. According to Weiss, this enables ‘exceptionally stable interaction with high-end audio equipment’. Exceptionally? Haven’t we seen that word somewhere before?
The Swiss manufacturer also claims that every component has been optimised to achieve ‘a fuller, rounder tonal balance: from the advanced PLL clock circuitry, which eliminates jitter, to the precise tonal tuning tailored to human hearing’.
Finally, the company concludes its announcement with the following statement: ‘At Weiss Engineering, the pursuit of the purest possible sound reproduction is an ongoing process of continuous development. We are proud to introduce the DAC204-MK2, an important milestone in our continuing quest for technical precision and meticulous acoustic refinement.’
Clearly, they’re rather pleased with their latest creation. More information can be found on the product’s webpage.
The Weiss DAC204-MK2 carries the same price as its predecessor. We’ve seen prices ranging from approximately €3,390 to €3,800, depending on the country and distributor, among other factors.