– Featuring a four-channel full balanced symmetrical R2R DAC for a natural analog presentation, and a 1bit DAC that employs 8 sets of 8E PWM-DACs for enhanced sound detail and density – 3 DAC modes; NOS, R2R and 1bit for ummatched versatility, delivering a landscape of rich musical details and extremely high resolution audio playback – Dual Korg 6P1 Nutubes impart a unique tube character that is warm and mellow, yet dynamic in texture to the sound – Paired with high-performance TI buffer amplifier BUF6334A, the D17 can deliver over 1200mW at 32 Ohms, easily driving a wide range of flagship IEMs and high-impedance headphones – Dual-layer PCB combined with dampening materials and connected via pin connectors provide a composite isolation system to the Nutubes, reducing microphonic effect below the perceptual threshold – Dual battery power supply architecture to isolate from digital interference, ensuring pure and stable output and pristine sound quality even under high gain or heavy loads – Combines both analog and digital volume adjustments for a more precise control over volume output while maintaining a lower than 0.1dB difference between the left and right channels
