Neither did we make any compromises with the analogue signal processing of the Audionet DNC. In a lavish research and development phase every detail has been reconsidered and tested. The circuit design and the construction are designed for maximum performance.
Audionet researches, pursues and acquires exclusively only highest quality components worldwide, requiring in many cases custom design and production. For example, filter caps are designed to our specifications using Japanese silk dielectrics, custom mica caps, and selected high-current foil caps from Germany, manufactured for an ultra low loss angle. Internal wiring is done with top-grade silver/gold alloy, and the best available connection systems from our colleagues at WTB in Essen, Germany.
As part of our quest to use only the highest-grade components available, Audionet manufactures the DNC’s operational amplifiers in house. Each Audionet op-amp contains more than 86 discrete components, and is characterized as a unique gain-bandwidth product.Signal flow and ground routing are implemented consistently in dual mono, in order to achieve maximum channel separation for high frequency characteristics, as well as circuit miniaturization and the shortest possible signal paths. The DNC’s signal flow is completely unimpeded by coils, inductors, or capacitors in the path, contributing to the DNC’s outstanding performance as an interface that excels in options and sound.
An independent power supply is included for the analogue hardware, with a 50VA toroidal transformer, 26,000 µF of filter capacitance, and a dual voltage stabilization by discrete and instantaneous voltage regulators. In addition, local voltage at each op amp is filtered again with an extra capacitance for a total of 8,000 µF.
Noise, distortions and crosstalk are reduced to a minimum and ensure a high level of energy, dynamics and purity of sound.