Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 1
The Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 is a reference level digital to analog converter engineered for listeners who demand exceptional transparency, precision, and musical realism from their digital sources. Designed with Berkeley’s proprietary ultra low jitter clocking and advanced digital filtering architecture, it delivers a remarkably natural presentation with expansive soundstage depth, refined harmonic texture, and effortless dynamic expression.
Supporting MQA and high resolution PCM playback up to 24 bit 192 kHz through its AES EBU, S PDIF, and Toslink digital inputs, the Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 is built to extract the full potential from high quality digital transports and streamers. Its carefully designed analog output stage provides both balanced XLR and single ended RCA outputs, ensuring flexible integration into high performance two channel systems.
Housed in a precision machined chassis with meticulous internal layout and power regulation, the Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 maintains extremely low noise and outstanding signal integrity. The result is a DAC that reproduces music with clarity, dimensionality, and tonal accuracy that meets true reference standards.
Remote and manual included.
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Return Policy
Return Policy
We offer a 3-day return window on all purchases. Returns made to a credit or debit card will incur a 5 percent processing fee. Shipping costs, both to and from, are the responsibility of the customer if applicable.
After the 3-day window and up to 3 weeks from the date of purchase, items may still be returned, subject to a 20 percent restocking fee.
For shipped orders, customers must notify us within 3 days of receiving the item to initiate a return. Once the item is received back in the same condition it was sent, we will issue a refund minus all shipping charges and a 5 percent credit card processing fee.
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The Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 is a reference level digital to analog converter engineered for listeners who demand exceptional transparency, precision, and musical realism from their digital sources. Designed with Berkeley’s proprietary ultra low jitter clocking and advanced digital filtering architecture, it delivers a remarkably natural presentation with expansive soundstage depth, refined harmonic texture, and effortless dynamic expression.
Supporting MQA and high resolution PCM playback up to 24 bit 192 kHz through its AES EBU, S PDIF, and Toslink digital inputs, the Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 is built to extract the full potential from high quality digital transports and streamers. Its carefully designed analog output stage provides both balanced XLR and single ended RCA outputs, ensuring flexible integration into high performance two channel systems.
Housed in a precision machined chassis with meticulous internal layout and power regulation, the Alpha DAC Reference Series 1 maintains extremely low noise and outstanding signal integrity. The result is a DAC that reproduces music with clarity, dimensionality, and tonal accuracy that meets true reference standards.
Remote and manual included.
Local Pick Up or Inquire for a Shipping Quote