The Lab12 dac1 Reference digital-to-analog audio converter uses non-oversampling operation and 8 Philips multibit DACs. Its analog output is implemented with two 6922 dual triodes, while input sampling supports up to 24 bit/192 kHz.
The front panel features Nissei analog VU meters and a 6 mm-thick aluminum faceplate. The unit has six independently regulated power supplies.
- Inputs: 2 coaxial S/PDIF RCA, 1 USB 2 and 1 optical S/PDIF Toslink
- Outputs: 2 RCA and 2 unbalanced XLR
- Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0 dB/-1 dB
- THD: Less than 0.15%
- Nominal output level: 2.5 Vrms
- Power supply: 210–240 VAC, 50 Hz
- Maximum power consumption: 70 VA
- Dimensions: 43 × 11 × 29 cm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Color: Silver