Luxman DA-07X

Luxman DA-07X

LUXMAN’ ‘s latest D/A converter, featuring multiple inputs and outputs, designed to be the core of an advanced audio system for digital sound sources, fully compatible with the latest generation of digital formats.

August 2024 sees the release of LUXMAN’s latest D/A converter, the DA-07X.

A wealth of research and development went into their D-07X SACD/CD player, released in 2022, highly acclaimed by reviewers and die-hard disc enthusiasts.

Hence, Luxman are proud to introduce its logical successor, the DA-07X, their new high-end D/A converter.

By removing disc transport and playback protocols, they were able to brush up functionality, sound quality and performance to create a genuine, state-of-the-art DAC product.

In today’s music distribution market, streaming has become the rightful heir to CDs, a physical medium that has been around for over 40 years, streamed audio is a genuine, contemporary source for today’s music lovers.

Streaming services are attracting a great deal of attention, appearing one after another and offering excellent sound quality and ease of use to satisfy modern audio enthusiasts.

As the techniques employed to supply digital sound sources develop, standalone D/A converters are becoming increasingly important to listeners, just as valid as conventional components, such as amplifiers and speakers.

The DA-07X inherits the slim format of the DA-06, a hit standalone DAC model released in 2013, however this model is equipped with the cutting-edge digital processing capabilities inherited from their recent flagship SACD/CD players, the D-10X.

The DAC mother board uses the same top-of-the-range BD34301EKV DAC chips from the ROHM “MUS-IC” series featured in their D-10X and D-07X players, also in dual mono configuration.

Via a proprietary USB input, the unit provides a powerful, high resolution digital signal processing environment, supporting encoding rates up to 768kHz/32 bit for PCM signals and 22.5MHz for DSD data and comprehensive decoder functionality that fully supports advanced MQA encoding.

The analogue output section employs fully balanced current/voltage conversion routines that independently process the differential outputs of each DAC chip, operating in dual mono mode, and high-quality, discrete buffer circuitry that also serves as an LPF stage,

powerfully driving next-stage components. This combination achieves a wonderfully smooth and richly dynamic sound.

The exterior combines a finely finished, blasted white front panel with a large status window housing a newly adopted, high-definition OLED display, creating a pleasing and precise user interface.

The Luxman DA-07X rises to the challenge of being a next generation USB equipped D/A converter, realising an inspiring digital audio playback experience.

Employing the latest digital processing technology, this model confidently handles a wide range of digital inputs and offers carefully crafted analogue output circuitry, casting itself a central role in forward-looking audio systems.

It is a perfect match for advanced, modern listening styles, not only as a component in conventional or complex hi-fi set-ups, but also more intimately in combination with a network transport unit, such as their NT-07X, or simply, through a headphone amplifier.

Functions DA-07X

Digital circuitry

– In addition to a USB input for connection to a network transport unit (NT-07) or PC/Mac, there are variety of digital input terminals, including 2 coaxial, 2 optical,

and 1 balanced XLR (AES/EBU)

– Balanced XLR output terminals and wide-pitch RCA output terminals that can accommodate high-performance analogue line cables equipped with large connectors

– Equipped with the top-of-the-range BD34301EKV DAC chips from ROHM’ s

“MUS-IC” series in dual mono configuration

– Supports digital formats up to 768kHz/32bit PCM and 22.5MHz DSD data over USB and up to 192kHz/24bit for PCM and 2.8MHz for DSD(DoP) over S/PDIF.

– High-precision, low-jitter, ultra-low phase noise clock module eliminates inaccuracies at the oscillation frequency

– Filter switching function allows selection of simulated analog output response (PCM/MQA BYPASS: 2 digital filter modes, DSD: 2 analog filter modes)

– Various low jitter functions shut down unnecessary signal paths, improving the quality of the analogue outputs

– Digital output off function closes unused digital routing, further enhancing analogue output quality

– Front panel output phase switching function offers analog output compatibility for next stage components (both unbalanced and balanced outputs are switchable)

– DD converter function allows through-routing of digital input signals to digital outputs (1 path each for coaxial and optical outputs, PCM maximum rate is 192kHz/24bit at PCM)

Analogue circuitry

– High-quality, discrete buffering with fully balanced output architecture (4 identical amplifiers slaved to the differential outputs of the dual DAC chips)

– Highly regulated power supply environment, large OI type power transformer and independent regulators for each circuit block with paired custom-made 10,000uF filter capacitors

– Abundant use of LUXMAN’s traditional non-angled circuit board tracing, high purity OFC internal wiring, original custom components, etc.

Chassis / Accessories

– A slim build that comfortably integrates with their NT-07 network transport and P-750MKll headphone amplifier models

– Large, high-resolution OLED display with 4-stage dimmer and auto-off function displays a variety of information about device status and incoming audio data

– Shielded chassis structure that thoroughly blocks digital and EM interference

Extra-thick steel chassis base plate (2 sheets, total thickness 3.6mm) that contributes to increased ground mass and improves the rigidity of the case

– Density gradient equipped cast iron feet protect delicate music signal handling from unnecessary external vibrations

– Inverted AC inlet mounting allows the entire terminal to support the weight of a heavy IEC cable

– Original, high-quality music playback software, LUXMAN Audio Player (compatible with Windows/Mac, distributed free of charge on their website)

– Dedicated driver software compatible with BulkPet transfer, that achieves high stability by levelling the transmission load over a USB connection to PC or Mac (Windows/Mac drivers available free of charge on our website

Specifications Luxman DA-07X

Format 2-channel D/A converter

Supported sampling frequencies

USB input (PCM): 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96Hz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8Kz, 384kHz,

705.6kHz, 768kHz (16, 24, 32bit)

USB input (DSD): 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz (1bit)

COAX, OPT, AES/EBU input: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (16, 20, 24bit)

Digital input USB x 1, COAX x 2, OPT x 2, Balanced (AES/EBU) x 1

Digital output COAX x 1, OPT x 1

Analogue output Output voltage: Unbalanced 2.4V, Balanced 2.4V (DSD format 2.3V)

Output impedance: Unbalanced 300 ohm, Balanced 600 ohm

Frequency response 5Hz – 20kHz (+0, -0.4dB), 5Hz – 47kHz (+0, -3.0dB)

Total harmonic distortion Unbalanced 0.001%, Balanced 0.001%

S/N ratio 124dB (IHF-A)

DAC IC ROHM BD34301EKV (monaural mode) x 2

Power consumption 21W

Dimensions 440(W) x 92(H) x 402(D: front side knob of 14mm and rear side terminal of 8mm included) mm

Weight 12.8kg (main unit)

Accessories Power cable

As the NT-07 and DA-07X will be partnered together, we are offering a package deal save £800.00 against the SRP price.

The 2 units purchased separately would cost £12,300 but if brought at the same time, the package price is £11,500