Musician TAURUS USB ARM STM32F446 ALTERA High Efficiency Chip R2R DAC

Musician TAURUS R2R DAC

Experience exceptional audio quality with the Musician TAURUS R2R DAC, featuring a proprietary R2R+DSD architecture for true balanced 24Bit R2R and 6Bit DSD. The DAC incorporates advanced components, including an ALTERA high-efficiency chip, 0.005% precision resistors, low distortion, low noise power supply, and a FIFO buffer for optimal performance.

Technical Highlights

• Independent high-speed FPGA for each channel controlling decoding through four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks.
• Self-developed digital filter working in 16 X Over Sampling mode, enhancing dynamic contrast and analyzing power.
• Dual crystal design for accurate reproduction of audio signals with reduced jitter and improved stability.
• Chopper rectification power supply with customized MUSICIAN brand capacitors and O-type 250W iron core transformer.
• Supports DSD1024 and PCM 1536KHz through USB and I2S inputs.

USB Audio Solution

The TAURUS R2R DAC utilizes a proprietary USB audio solution based on the STM32 F46 Advanced ARM microcontroller. It is licensed with Sycon USB driver for Windows platforms, ensuring a seamless audio experience without the need for additional drivers on Mac and Linux.

Input and Output

• Digital Inputs: Coaxial, Optical, AES, USB, I2S-1, I2S-2.
• Clock Output: 45.1584MHz, 49.152MHz.
• Analog Output: XLR balanced, RCA single-ended.

Note

Ensure proper use of the TAURUS RJ45/HDMI ports, which are purpose-built I²S ports and should not be connected to typical multimedia HDMI ports or Ethernet networks. The I2S wiring sequence can be selected and matched using the panel buttons.