ELAC Alchemy AS-DDP2 (DEMO)
- Estimated delivery: Nov 24 - Nov 28
The ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 (Digital Decoding Preamplifier) is a hybrid high-end component that serves as a 3-in-1 device: a full-featured analog preamplifier, a high-resolution dual-mono DAC, and a digital streaming endpoint. Designed by industry veteran Peter Madnick (who originally founded Audio Alchemy before ELAC acquired the brand), it packs reference-tier audio design into a slim 1U chassis.
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Dual 32 bit/384 kHz DAC operating in digitally balanced mode
Custom-selectable DSP filter profiles
Configurable up-sampling to 384 kHz
Selectable resolution enhancement upgrades 16 bit to 24 bit, and 24 bit to 32bit
DSD up to 4X
Ultra-low phase noise Phase-Locked Loop jitter filter
MQA capable
Discovery, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Roon endpoint
High-efficiency switching power supply for digital stages
Home theater bypass mode
Fully discrete FET, with DC servo-control
Ultra-low-noise DC voltage regulators
Digitally controlled analog volume control
Toroidal transformer and linear power supply for analog stages
Ethernet port for software updates, command and control
12 V trigger with pass-through
IR control and learning
OLED Display for clear user information
iOS and Android app configuration
Digital Inputs: USB, (2) COAXIAL, (2) OPTICAL, AES/EBU, (2) I2S (ALCHEMY & HDMI)
Streaming Inputs: ETHERNET, BLUETOOTH, WIFI
Supported Services: PCM, DSD, DoP, ROON endpoint, Spotify Connect
Frequency response (digital): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB
Nominal THD+N (digital): <0.01%
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz) (digital): >110dB
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48. 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384KHz
Output Voltage (digital): 7.0V RMS @0dBFs
Analog Inputs: XLR BALANCED, (2) RCA UNBALANCED
Input impedance: RCA=18K, XLR=36K
Frequency response (analog): 10hz-20khz +/- 0.2dB
Nominal THD+N (analog): <0.001%
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz) (analog): >110dB
Output Voltage (analog): >10.0V RMS
Crosstalk (L-to-R or R-to-L): >110dB 10-1K, >80dB 1K-20K
Gain: 12dB (input dependent)
Output impedance: 50 Ohms
Analog Outputs: XLR BALANCED, (1) RCA UNBALANCED (fixed gain) (1) RCA UNBALANCED (variable)
Available finishes: Black
Dimensions (HxWxD): 2″ x 17.5″ x 15″ including jacks
Weight: 14 lbs
ELAC Alchemy Series DPA-2 power amplifier (Demo) black.
We also have an ELAC Alchemy DDP-2 DAC Preamplifier Streamer (Demo) black
WHEN YOU BUY BOTH OF THEM YOU GET $100 DISCOUNT OFF
| Feature | Details |
| Digital Inputs | USB (Type-B), 2x Coaxial S/PDIF, 2x Optical Toslink, AES/EBU, 2x I2S (Alchemy Mini-DIN & HDMI format) |
| Analog Inputs | 1x XLR Balanced, 2x RCA Unbalanced |
| Analog Outputs | 1x XLR Balanced, 1x RCA Variable, 1x RCA Fixed-Gain |
| Network & Streaming | Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready endpoint |
| Format Support | PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD up to 4x (DSD256), MQA support |
| Form Factor | Slimline 1U chassis |