These new and unique ECDesigns Powerdacs were developed with an unprecedented approach to digital conversion and with a unique receiver technology that puts them ahead of any conventional dac. The Powerdacs-X series makes other very good dacs, like e.g. the Holo May Dac, sound artificial and harsh.
The Powerdac-SX in particular was conceived to power sensitive loudspeakers directly from its output. No amplification of the signal is used.
The volume control is done on the digital level in a completely lossless manner, also performing above any volume controls in the market.
The Powerdac-X series was develop around the concept of ElectroTos connection. This is a new, much more precise form of optical transfer from the source with all the advantages of a non electrical connection and without any of the problems of Toslink cables. It simply cannot be compared with I2S, SPDIF and USB connections. Although the Powerdacs can work with Toslink cables, they require ElectroTos interfaces for best performance. It is also possible to modify a CD transport that has an optical output to be used with an ElectroTos cable. We are happy to answer questions regarding this new approach.
Please call or email us if you’re interested in trying them.
Audioléman is the exclusive dealer for ECdesigns in Switzerland.