Exposure Electronics has just announced an upgrade to the 2010S2 DAC, enabling the latter to handle DSD music files.
The 2010S2 DAC is an affordable digital-to-analogue converter with excellent, engaging musicality and a surprisingly un-digital sound. The new upgraded edition, available now, is able to handle single-rate DSD (DSD x64 or DSD 2.8mHz) through the USB input, as well as PCM support up to 24-bit / 192kHz.
There are also three coaxial and two optical inputs, all capable of handling files up to 192kHz. The former are of the BNC variety, giving a better connection than the usual RCA type.
Further key features include:
• Multiple stages of regulation for SPDIF input receiver, USB input, clock oscillator, DAC and output stage for accurate output.
• Very clean master clock to SPDIF input receiver and USB input to ensure low jitter operation.
• Discrete filter and output stage for optimum performance (no op-amp ICs).
• Digital output can be switched ‘on’ or ‘off’ (and is re-timed) to reduce the jitter level as compared to SPDIF input. This function can also be used to convert USB input to SPDIF output.
• Headphone output.
• Remote control.
Available in either titanium or black, the 2010S2 DSD DAC features all-aluminium casework and Exposure’s trademark sleek, minimalist design.
Technical specifications
Inputs USB2 XMOS, coaxial (3), optical (2)
Supported sample rates / bit depth PCM 44.1kHz to 192kHz @ 24-bits DSD over DOP x64 (2.8mHz) using XMOS solution
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.2dB
Total harmonic distortion <0.005% at 2V RMS @ 1kHz Signal to noise ratio >110dB ref 2V RMS output @ 1kHz
Channel separation >60dB @ 20Hz – 20kHz
Mains supply 110/120V or 220/240V, 50/60Hz (factory set)
Power consumption 20VA
Dimensions 90mm (h) x 440mm (w) x 310mm (d)
Net weight (unpacked) 5kg
Gross weight (packed) 7kg
Warranty 3 years
Pricing & availability
The Exposure 2010S2 DSD DAC is available now priced at £920 (including VAT).
Current owners of the existing 2010S2 DAC can upgrade to the new DSD version at a cost of £400 (including VAT and return shipping).
