D/A Converter 1611 F

The 1611 F displays similar flexibility on the incoming side. An impressive array of XLR, RCA, Toslink (optical) and USB inputs await digital signals with up to 24-bit resolution and a 96 kHz sampling rate. In order to reduce unwanted jitter often associated with inferior USB players such as computers, mobile phones or tablets, a superb master clock takes charge of the timing and provides stable square-wave signals for precise processing of the bitstream to come. Ideally, when playing CDs, the converter receives its signals already perfectly prepared into bite-sized chunks by its dream partner, the MBL 1621 A CD transport, and astonishes the listener with a playback quality that is unrivalled.

£ 24,700

The MBL 1611 F at a glance

  • Chassis milled from a single block of aluminum

  • Natural reproduction through group-delay-optimized digital and analog filters

  • USB input (Audio Class 1) with Master Clock Mode for asynchronous, jitter-free data transfer

  • Commanding signal-to-noise ratio of 117 decibels

  • Combination of Delta-Sigma and Multi-Bit conversion

  • MBL True Peak Technology to eliminate mastering inaccuracies

  • Perfecter partner for the MBL 1621 A CD Drive

  • The possibility of connecting a PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad via USB; no driver installation required

  • Separate power supplies for analog, digital, and display functions

  • “Roon Ready” network input card (optional) for seamless connection to the Roon platform

Technical Specifications

D/A Converter Technology Multi level Delta Sigma
Sample Rates 96, 48, 44.1, 32 kHz/
Resolution 24 bit linear
Signal-to-noise Ratio117 dB
Digital inputs 1 x XLR (AES/EBU) + 1 x optional
1 x RCA (S/P DIF) + 1 x optional
1 x BNC (S/P DIF) optional
1 x Glas ST optional
1 x Toslink + 1 x optional
1 x USB Link
Digital outputs 1 x RCA (S/P DIF)
Analog outputs 2 x RCA 1 x XLR
Weight 23 kg / 50.5 Ibs