SPL Director Mk2 Stereo Preamplifier with Integrated DAC Hi-Fi Black, Silver, Red

Director Mk2 - The director sets the tone. - The central unit of the HiFi system is the preamplifier. With remote source selection and volume control, tape monitor path, retro-look VU meters, high-quality DA converter and cutting-edge VOLTAiR technology, the Director Mk2 is perfect for big hits.

Design and Control

45mm volume knob, machined from solid aluminum: a tactile masterpiece with Alps RK27 “Big Blue” motorized potentiometer.

Red LED for perfect visibility even in the dark.

Universal remote control: The Director Mk2 learns commands from any infrared remote control with a simple touch.

Connectivity

Up to 10 stereo sources can be connected:

6 analog inputs (2 balanced XLR + 4 gold-plated RCA)

4 digital inputs (USB, AES, COAX, OPTIC)

Select source via knob or remote control, with dot-matrix LED display.

Up to 768 kHz / 32-bit sampling rate, compatible with DSD256.

DAC768v2 – Digital Heart

New AKM AK4493 SEQ VELVETSOUND™ chip, with reduced distortion and greater dynamics.

Latest generation Spartan 7 FPGA.

SLP120 (Super Low-Pass) analog filter based on VOLTAiR 120V technology, for a more dynamic and three-dimensional sound.

Advanced Features

Analog VU meters for left and right channel levels.

Built-in tape monitor circuit for connecting vintage tape recorders or equalizers.

Balanced XLR and RCA outputs with shared volume control, or Slave Thru mode to connect external amplifiers.

Home Theater Bypass (from hardware revision 2.2): easily integrate multi-channel systems.

AMP CTL to turn external amplifiers on and off via 12V trigger.

VOLTAiR Technology – 120V of Sound Purity

Exclusive ±60V SPL circuit, four times more powerful than standard preamps.

Offers superior headroom (+12 dB), exceptional dynamic range and natural, relaxed sound.

All components are selected and tested even “by ear” to ensure the highest musical quality.

Features:

Stereo preamplifier with D/A converter and VOLTAiR technology

AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound 32bit/768KHz D/A converter for PCM and DSD256, selectable low-pass filterable PCM or DSD

Alps RK27 Big Blue motorized volume potentiometer

Dot matrix display

Retro-look Vu-meter to display the level of the left and right input signals

6 analog inputs, 2 XLR and 4 RCA

4 digital inputs, 1 AES, 1 optical, 1 coaxial and 1 USB

XLR and RCA analog output

Tape Monitor

VOLTAiR +/-60V technology with proprietary discrete operational amplifiers

Shielded toroidal transformer

Source selection and volume adjustment via any infrared remote control after learning

12V trigger

Dimensions (WxHxD): 278x100x330mm

Weight: 4.55Kg

In summary - The SPL Director Mk2 is a high-end preamplifier/DAC designed for those who want maximum control and sonic fidelity.

It combines mechanical craftsmanship, German engineering and proprietary VOLTAiR technology to deliver a world-class listening experience.