{"product_id":"nuprimeamgdac","title":"NuPrime AMG DAC D\/A Converter with Preamp, Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NuPrime AMG DAC is a digital-to-analog converter with a built-in preamp that combines two ESS9038Q2M chips in a true dual-mono layout with a discrete Class-A output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn other words: you're not just getting another DAC, but a small control center that cleanly converts your digital sources, controls the volume, and feeds the signal straight to your power amp or active speakers. One chassis, one short signal path, one fewer box in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AMG DAC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dual-mono layout consistently separates the left and right channels – each channel gets its own ESS9038Q2M converter. The result is a wide, stable soundstage and channel separation where instruments keep their place instead of blurring together in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe discrete Class-A output stage gives it a somewhat analog, effortless basic tone, and the highly linear Muses 72320 volume control lets you go straight into a power amp – with no separate preamp in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD256, the AMG DAC plays high-resolution recordings without a detour. The asynchronous transfer mode keeps jitter low, which is noticeable especially in the highs and in the silence between notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's no shortage of connections: coaxial, optical, USB, an analog stereo input, and an IIS\/DSD input accept pretty much any source from a CD player to a phono preamp. On the output side, balanced XLR (4 Vrms) and unbalanced RCA (2 Vrms) are on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVia the expansion port you can add a Bluetooth receiver or a WiFi streamer later – so you don't have to answer the wireless question today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SP-vdUpMYuk\" title=\"NuPrime Audio AMG Series\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AMG DAC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you want a serious digital source that also works as a preamp, and if you value XLR and hi-res. If you already own a high-quality preamp, just use it as a pure converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you couldn't care less about sound detail and a DAC to you just means sound out of the streamer, this is a size too big – a fraction of it will do just fine. But if you listen closely, you'll quickly see what all the effort is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AMG DAC is the rare kind of device that's technically well-built and still fun to use. The trade press agrees: HiFi-IFAs calls it a device that strikes the balance between technology and enjoyment perfectly, and Hi-Fi Class credits the AMG duo with neutrality, realism, and control. Here at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we especially appreciate how unobtrusively it fits into an existing chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConverters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× ESS9038Q2M, dual-mono layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e discrete Class-A transistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muses 72320 (highly linear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e coaxial, optical, USB, analog stereo input, IIS\/DSD, expansion port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× balanced XLR, 1× stereo RCA, 1× trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR 4 Vrms, RCA 2 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 110 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.05 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion port:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a Bluetooth receiver or WiFi streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 235 × 55 × 300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the NuPrime AMG DAC need a separate preamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. The AMG DAC has a highly linear volume control on board via the Muses 72320 circuit and can be connected directly to a power amp or active speakers. If you already own a high-quality preamp, you can just as easily use it as a pure converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich resolutions does the AMG DAC support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AMG DAC handles PCM up to 384 kHz and DSD256. Two ESS9038Q2M converters in a dual-mono layout and the asynchronous transfer mode keep jitter low. For high-res streaming and local hi-res files, you don't need an additional external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the AMG DAC wirelessly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, via the expansion port. A Bluetooth receiver or a WiFi audio streamer can be added there, so you can also play wirelessly. Streaming services are an option, not a must – internet radio, network files, or classic sources like CD and vinyl work just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AMG DAC match the NuPrime AMG STA power amp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, both come from the AMG series and are matched to each other. Via the DAC's balanced XLR outputs, together with the power amp, you get a compact, high-quality chain. We're happy to discuss in person at HD Zürisee which speakers suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the NuPrime AMG DAC at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we don't just sell devices, we put them in context. We tell you honestly whether the AMG DAC suits your system, your speakers, and your room, and we take care of setup and service with our own technician. Call us, write to us, or come by in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo the AMG DAC doesn't stand alone in the rack, here are the matching areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching power amp: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital playback: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe right connection: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR cables\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore from the series: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/nuprime\"\u003eNuPrime\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989543088464,"sku":"NP-AMG-DAC","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/nuprime-amg-dac-d-a-wandler-mit-vorstufe-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786549380","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/nuprimeamgdac","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}