Passion for Music

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Shek d2

Passion for Music - Shek d2

Technical perfection however is just one of our goals. Shek d2 makes music more engaging and enjoyable. We have spent years working on this DAC chip - TDA1545A to make Shek d2 extract, decode, and restore aliveness and the subtle details of music.

Shek d2 - Non-OS TDA1545A DAC

 

 

Non-compromised design ¡V aestheticlook and stunning sound performance

Shek d2 offers a grain-free and emotionally involving presentation with a lovely midrange as Shek d1 and an enhanced feeling of musical continuousness.

Please also check the Testimonials on shek d2 here!!!

 


What are the differences between Shek d2 (TDA1545a) and Shek d1
(completely remastered version of Blackbox, TDA1543)

  • Shek d2: Subtle & Refined; Presents the female voice with excellent clarity
    (Lower output voltage than d1, but don¡¦t worry, just turn the volume a bit)
  • Shek d1: Lush midrange; Deliver a non-fatigue enjoyable music

Support Digital Inputs:

  • Coaxial via PCB-mounted Gold-Plated Solid Copper Telfon-Isolated RCA Jack
  • Toslink via the Best Optical Receiver in the world, Toshiba TRX179 with Self-Tapping Hole

Specifications

  • Input sampling frequency: 32Khz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz  (selected automatically) Output Voltage: 0.6VrmsDigital Input: 1 S/PDIF unbalanced & Toslink
  • Analog Output: 1 pair unbalanced

Detail technical info

  • No external wire;
  • All components and connectors are on PCB board.
  • Premium grade on-board Pure Copper Gold-plated Telfon RCA Jacks
  • The best digital receiver - CS8412-IS is used (not industrial version of CS8412-CS)
  • The best Toslink receiver in the world- Toshiba TRX179 with self-tapping hole (support data rate 12.8Mb/s)
  • TDA1545a, Another well-renowned DAC chip.
  • The beauty of the DAC is "No Active I/V stage at the Output!"State-of-the-art components:
  • Philips Aluminium case 036 series, Sanyo OS-CON SVP series (very expensive!), Vishay Dale, WIMA, NOS Siemens
  • Well-renowned Motorola voltage regulators are used
  • 2mm WHITE FR4 PCB board
  • Individual voltage regulator for each module; Totally eliminate the noise and interference between analogue and digital parts
  • An over-dimensioned power supply is included (100-240Vac at 50/60Hz)NO LED! NO POWER INDICATION! No on/off switch! As I do suggest u turn it on all the time.
  • Size: 18 (W) x 5 (H) x 11 (D) cm