{"product_id":"nuprime-amg-dac-dac-preamp","title":"NuPrime AMG DAC Reference DAC \u0026 Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NuPrime AMG DAC is a reference DAC and preamplifier that pairs dual ESS9038Q2M converters with a discrete Class A output stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e It decodes up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256, takes five digital inputs including I2S\/DSD and one analog input, and drives XLR and RCA outputs through a MUSES72320 volume control. At HiFi Boutique it ships free anywhere in the USA, with sales tax already included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNuPrime AMG DAC at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e dual ESS Technology ES9038Q2M 32-bit, one per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM to 384kHz, DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e coaxial, optical, USB, extension port, I2S\/DSD over HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x stereo RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR (4Vrms), RCA (2Vrms), trigger out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e all-discrete voltage and current amplification, no negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/V stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e MUSES8820\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the AMG DAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuPrime treats the preamp stage as central to a DAC's sound. In the AMG DAC, voltage and current amplification are built from discrete components, and the current stage uses no negative feedback. NuPrime describes the sound as natural and relaxed, with an open sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ESS9038Q2M chips decode the channels independently for better separation and lower noise. Vishay MELF film resistors, MUSES8820 op-amps in the I\/V stage and low-noise JFETs at the input complete the circuit. The AMG front panel is milled from 15mm hardened aerospace aluminum alloy on a four-axis CNC machine with a diamond cutter, in a 48-step process, with a 3D floating logo and diamond-cut edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eC1 coaxial and O2 optical for CD players, TVs and other digital sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU3 USB for computers and NAS devices, asynchronous, native DSD via ASIO and DoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eE4 extension port: a USB Type-A port carrying S\/PDIF and 5V power for NuPrime wireless receivers such as the BTR-HD or LP10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA5 stereo analog RCA input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHE I2S\/DSD input over HDMI cable, for NuPrime sources only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividually adjustable volume per input, with memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For and System Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AMG DAC is for a compact high-end system that needs a DAC and preamp in one. Run its XLR outputs to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nuprime-amg-sta-se-stereo-amplifier\" title=\"NuPrime AMG STA-SE\"\u003eNuPrime AMG STA-SE\u003c\/a\u003e or a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nuprime-amg-one-mono-amplifier\" title=\"AMG One\"\u003eAMG One\u003c\/a\u003e amplifiers. Add the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nuprime-lp10-nuprime-edition-streamer\" title=\"LP10 NuPrime Edition\"\u003eLP10 NuPrime Edition\u003c\/a\u003e at the extension port for wireless streaming. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuprime\" title=\"NuPrime collection at HiFi Boutique\"\u003eNuPrime collection\u003c\/a\u003e to build out your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAMG DAC Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMG DAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMG DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC and preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual ESS ES9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePCM 384kHz; DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoaxial; optical; USB; extension port; I2S\/DSD (HDMI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x stereo RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x XLR (4Vrms); 1 x RCA (2Vrms); trigger out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh\/low, x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz – 20kHz ±0.3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS\/N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt;110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.05%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90–130VAC \/ 210–250VAC, voltage select switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e55 x 235 x 300 mm (2.2 x 9.3 x 11.8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 kg (8.8 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5 kg (12.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNuPrime AMG DAC FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich DAC chip does the AMG DAC use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ESS ES9038Q2M 32-bit DACs, one per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat resolution does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCM up to 384kHz and DSD256, with native DSD over USB by ASIO or DoP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add wireless streaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The extension port powers and connects NuPrime wireless receivers such as the LP10 NuPrime Edition or BTR-HD with one USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the HDMI input connect to a TV or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The HDMI connector carries I2S and DSD from NuPrime sources only. NuPrime advises against connecting set-top boxes or disc players to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the NuPrime AMG DAC have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuPrime lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty for the AMG DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes HiFi Boutique charge shipping or sales tax on the AMG DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AMG DAC ships free anywhere in the USA, and sales tax is already included, so the price you see is what you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Pricing at HiFi Boutique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping anywhere in the USA, with sales tax included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e No extra fees at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50852196253893,"sku":"NP-AMG-DAC","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3643\/8469\/files\/AMG-DAC_5.jpg?v=1793472213","url":"https:\/\/www.hifiboutique.us\/products\/nuprime-amg-dac-dac-preamp","provider":"HiFi Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}