{"product_id":"vincentdac700si","title":"Vincent DAC-700 Tube DAC Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vincent DAC-700 is a high-end D\/A converter with a switchable tube and transistor output stage and its own headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the flagship of the Vincent converter range – and the only one where you choose the sound character at the push of a button: warm tube glow or precise transistor strength, depending on mood and recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DAC-700?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M converter. After that, the signal path splits into two completely independent, fully balanced output stages: one with two 12AU7 tubes, one in transistor technology. A switch lets you decide which one is playing. Via USB, the DAC-700 accepts files up to 32-bit \/ 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512; via optical and coaxial up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz. A total of six digital inputs are on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum flexibility. Two sound worlds in one device, plus a dedicated headphone amplifier with its own 6.3 mm output and level control on the front. Output to your system runs via RCA or balanced XLR. From a PC (USB) through a CD transport (optical\/coaxial) to studio gear (AES\/EBU), practically any digital source finds a connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DAC-700 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to cleanly bundle many digital sources, likes choosing between tube and transistor sound, and also wants proper headphone listening. \u003cstrong\u003eHonestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e the DAC-700 has no Bluetooth and no volume control for the line outputs (only the headphone section has a level control) – it's a converter, not a preamplifier. It doesn't bring its own streaming services; those come via a streamer fed into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC-700 is the Swiss Army knife among Vincent converters: two switchable output stages, a genuine headphone amp and resolution up to DSD512 over USB. If you value flexibility and headphone use, there's a lot of device here for the money. Specialist magazines such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairaudio.de\/test\/vincent-dac-700-d-a-wandler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efairaudio\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.i-fidelity.net\/testberichte\/high-end\/vincent-dac-700\/test.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ei-fidelity.net\u003c\/a\u003e have tested it in depth. Not sure whether it suits your chain? Call us on 044 680 22 00, write on WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or drop by in Wädenswil – we're happy to advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: D\/A converter with switchable tube\/transistor output stage and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverter chip: ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube complement: 2 × 12AU7, 1 × 6Z4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rate USB: PCM up to 32-bit \/ 384 kHz, DSD up to DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rate optical\/coaxial: PCM up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz, DSD64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayable formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WAV, DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: below 0.004%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: above 95 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: above 100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: above 90 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio output voltage: 2.5 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 600 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital inputs: 1 × USB, 2 × optical, 2 × coaxial, 1 × AES\/EBU, 1 × power control (3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1 × stereo RCA, 1 × stereo XLR (balanced), 1 × headphone 6.3 mm, 1 × power control (3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. power consumption: 35 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 95 × 360 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: Vincent DAC-700, remote control, power cable, RCA cable, USB cable, Toslink cable, trigger cable, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose between tube and transistor on the DAC-700?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The DAC-700 has two independent output stages – one with two 12AU7 tubes, one in transistor technology – and you switch between them with a button. That lets you choose warmer tube sound or more neutral transistor precision depending on the recording and your mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat resolution does the Vincent DAC-700 handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia USB up to 32-bit \/ 384 kHz plus DSD up to DSD512; via optical and coaxial up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz. That lets you play high-resolution files and DSD albums in full quality, regardless of whether the source is a computer, streamer or CD transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DAC-700 have a headphone output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with its own amplifier section. A 6.3 mm output with its own level control sits on the front, so you can listen with focus and headroom even without the big system. That makes the DAC-700 a full-fledged headphone hub as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DAC-700 have Bluetooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The DAC-700 accepts digital signals via USB, twice optical, twice coaxial and AES\/EBU – wired and low in interference. For wireless streaming, feed it from a source such as a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Vincent DAC-700 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we show you how to really use its versatility – from choosing the output stage to headphone and amplifier integration. As an experienced team, we've known Vincent for many years, and our own technician takes care of service and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnected to your system, the DAC-700 pairs with a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vincent\"\u003eVincent amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, ideally cabled in balanced mode. 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