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preDAC Preamplifier + DAC
The Peachtree Audio preDAC is a preamplifier + DAC with a differential (balanced) design.

Featuring a ESS 9028 PRO Sabre DAC, Asynchronous USB, Coax, (2) Optical inputs, analogue inputs, Phono (MM) input, Headphone Amplifier, Home Theater Bypass & Loop feature.
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The Peachtree Audio preDAC is a preamplifier + DAC based on the incredible nova500 integrated amplifier. The preDAC is, in essence, a nova500 with the amplifier section removed - but with key upgrades. Like the nova500, the preDAC is a differential (aka balanced) audio design that provides exceptional immunity from noise/interference and keeps the audio signal as far above the noise floor as possible. The preDAC features a dedicated power supply, superior signal-to-noise ratio, balanced XLR outputs (in addition to single-ended RCA) and even better headphone amp performance.

The preDAC is four audiophile-designed products in one: a digital-to-analogue converter (DAC), a preamplifier, a moving magnet phono preamplifier and a headphone amplifier all seamlessly integrated into a single, beautiful aluminium and wood chassis that is the hallmark of Peachtree Audio.

Highlights
  • ESS 9028 PRO Sabre DAC with up to 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and 5.6MHz DSD resolution
  • Fully differential (balanced) audio circuitry from the digital inputs to the output
  • Exclusive DyNEC iOS input for audio streaming from Apple Lightning devices
  • Asynchronous USB, (1) coaxial and (2) optical digital inputs for connection to virtually any source device
  • 2 configurable analogue inputs including MM phone.
  • Phono (MM) input for direct connection of a turntable (can also double as a standard line-level input)
  • Home Theater Bypass for easy integration with a multi-channel system (also doubles as a standard line-level input) driving the front speakers for listening to stereo music
  • Volume Control Bypass feature for use with variable output source devices
  • Switchable loop feature for inserting an external EQ or other sound processor into the signal path.
  • Discrete, high-output, custom-designed headphone amplifier
  • Extensive internal grounding
  • Available in Gloss Ebony Mocha and Piano Black
  • Proudly assembled in Matthews, NC, USA

Peachtree Audio can’t think of a better partner for the preDAC than the Peachtree amp500 - but perhaps you have a class-A or tube power amplifier that you love, but want a contemporary front-end to pair with it. We have the solution! Insert the preDAC into the system and add all the input capability and sound quality that the balanced preamplifier section and world-class ESS PRO DAC provide. Want to bi-amplify your state-of-the-art loudspeakers? Send the preDAC's output to two amp500s and experience the enveloping sound and effortless power your speakers are capable of - all at a modest investment by esoteric audio standards!