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Clefsonic DAC DA-500

Clefsonic DAC DA-500

The Clefsonic DAC DA-500 is built around a fully balanced dual-mono architecture, the DA-500 is designed to preserve timing accuracy, low-level detail and tonal density from the digital source all the way to the analog output stage. Separate low-noise power regulation for the digital, clock and analog sections helps reduce interference, while careful internal grounding and signal-path separation allow the music to emerge from a quieter, more stable background.

At the heart of the DA-500 is a precision conversion platform supported by ultra-low-jitter clocking, galvanically isolated digital inputs and a refined analog output stage. The result is a presentation with deep bass control, open midrange texture, extended high frequencies and a wide, layered soundstage.

The DA-500 is engineered not only for resolution, but for musical flow. It reveals fine detail without turning the listening experience into analysis. Voices remain human, instruments keep their natural body, and complex recordings stay organized even at high volume.

Housed in a rigid 14 kg chassis, the Clefsonic DAC DA-500 reflects the Clefsonic philosophy: serious engineering, timeless construction and sound that serves the music first.

Design philosophy
  • Reference-grade digital-to-analog conversion
  • Fully balanced dual-mono internal architecture
  • PCM playback support up to 32-bit / 768 kHz
  • Native DSD playback support up to DSD512
  • Asynchronous galvanically isolated USB input
  • AES-EBU, coaxial, optical and I²S digital inputs
  • Ultra-low-jitter precision master clock system
  • Discrete Class A analog output stage
  • Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs
  • Independent low-noise power regulation
  • Linear regulated multi-stage power supply
  • Separated digital, clock and analog sections
  • Selectable digital filter modes
  • Wide and stable stereo soundstage
  • Natural midrange texture and vocal presence
  • Deep, controlled and articulate bass response
  • Smooth extended high-frequency reproduction
  • Rigid resonance-controlled aluminum chassis
  • Black glass front panel
  • Designed for high-end stereo systems
  • Built for long-term reliability and serviceability
Type Reference-grade digital-to-analog converter
DAC architecture Fully balanced dual-mono architecture
Resolution PCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, native DSD up to DSD512
Digital inputs USB / AES-EBU / Coaxial / Optical / I²S
Analog outputs Balanced XLR / Unbalanced RCA
USB stage Asynchronous galvanically isolated USB input
Clocking Ultra-low-jitter precision master clock
Power supply Linear regulated multi-stage power supply
Chassis Gunmetal or Piano Black / black glass front panel
Dimensions 480 × 420 × 120 mm
Weight 14kg
Digital conversion reference-grade high-resolution DAC platform
Internal layout separated digital, clock and analog sections
Output stage discrete Class A analog output stage
Signal path fully balanced from conversion stage to XLR outputs
Power regulation independent low-noise regulators for digital and analog stages
Isolation galvanically isolated USB and digital input stage
Volume control fixed line-level output for direct connection to preamplifier
Supported formats PCM, DSD, DoP
Filter options selectable digital filter modes
Grounding star-ground layout with separated digital and analog return paths
Mechanical design resonance-controlled rigid chassis
Front panel black glass with precision aluminum bodywork
Designed for high-end two-channel systems