AMG DAC
$ 1,999.00
The AMG DAC uses dual ESS DACs with discrete Class-A transistors for natural, detailed, and expansive sound stage sound characteristics. With five digital including IIS/DSD and one analog stereo inputs, RCA stereo and XLR balanced outputs, and decoding capability of PCM 384K, DSD256, the NuPrime AMG-DAC is a reference-class DAC designed for studio professionals and high-end audiophiles.
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 300 × 235 × 55 mm |
| Color | Grey |
Preamp
In a modern high-end DAC, the preamp stage plays a prominent role in determining the sound qualify and characteristics. AMG DAC preamp design features:
- Output stage voltage amplification employing all discrete components.
- Output stage current amplification utilising a high-speed amplifier with complete discrete components.
- "Current transmitter" has no negative feedback amplifier.
The sound is natural and relaxed with no hint of digital. Users can hear a very open sense of live performance space with a focused sound field. The guitar and piano melody naturally scattered in the listening space, making people relax and immerse themselves in it, transforming the stiff strings into natural and smooth sounds.
The Heart
As the heart of an audio system, the AMG-DAC supports an extensive number of inputs and formats. Dual ESS Technology 32-bit audio DAC ESS9038Q2M independently decode left and right channels improve channel separation and reducing overall noise. The Vishay professional film MELF resistors provide excellent sound quality.
Muses 8820 DAC IV Circuit
Dual ESS DACs
Other notable features:
- Muses 72320 highly linear volume control.
- Extension port for Bluetooth receiver and WiFi audio streamer (optional).
- Full microprocessor control with memory retention.
- Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and DoP method.
- Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage for the lowest possible noise floor.
- Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of sources.
- Asynchronous transfer mode.
Using Bluetooth and WiFi Audio Receivers and Dongles
NuPrime defined an USB Type-A port to carry S/PDIF data and 5V power for connecting to external wireless audio receiver using just one standard USB cable.
Compatible Nuprime wireless receivers:
- NuPrime BTR-HD (Bluetooth aptX HD)
- LP10 Nuprime Edition (Google Cast, AirPlay, Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, and other music services)
Specifications:
Inputs:
- C1: Coaxial input for CD/DVD/BD players, TV and any device with a coaxial source.
- O2: Optical input for CD/DVD/BD players, TV and any device with an optical source.
- U3: USB input for computer (PC/MAC) and for NAS devices.
- E4: Extension port for Bluetooth or WIFI. (Optional)
- A5: Stereo analog for CD/DVD/BD players, TV and any analog source device.
- HE: IIS/DSD Digital input With HDMI cable to transfer IIS and DSD data from NuPrime source devices. Do not connect to the HDMI output of Set Top Box or BD / DVD player.
Outputs:
- 1 x Balance XLR Out
- 1 x Stereo RCA Out
- 1 x TRIGGER out
- RCA unbalanced outputs: 2 Vrms
- XLR balanced outputs: 4 Vrms
- High Low Gain = X2
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 KHz / ±0.3 dB
- S/N ratio > 110 dB
- THD+N: < 0.05%
- Worldwide AC Voltage: 90VAC~130VAC / 210VAC~ 250VAC with Voltage Select Switch
- AC Fuse: Slow-blow, T2.5A, 250VAC
- Color: Grey
- Product Dimension: 55 x 235 x 300 mm (H x W x D)
- Package Dimension: 90 x 430 x 320 mm (H x W x D)
- Product Weight: 4kg
- Package Weight: 5.5kg
I2S Pin Definition
USB Driver
Alita, VIH, DAC-8, DAC-9SE, Hi-mDAC, Omnia A300/A300SE, IDA-9
IDA-8 (black serial # >= 4002796, silver serial # >= 3002109, see below for other serial numbers)
NuPrime Audio_setup_WHQL_20250709
All others (Evolution DAC-2, Evolution DAC, DAC-10*, DAC-9X, DAC-9, IDA-16, IDA-8, AMG DAC, etc)
NuPrime_UsbAudio_v5.57.0_2023-03-20_setup.exe
This driver supports Signed Driver Enforcement and the following Operating systems:
Windows 11 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Note:
Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 7 are no longer supported.
NuPrime AMG DAC review by The Ear
Jason Kennedy, from THE EAR, praises the Nuprime AMG DAC for its sleek design and refined sound. He notes its sensitivity to dynamics, allowing for clear instrument separation. Kennedy particularly admires the deep, weighty bass and its compatibility with lively speaker setups. Read the full review here: https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/nuprime-amg-dac/