Crane Song Solaris - Quantum D/A Converter
Description
The Solaris Quantum Digital-to-Analog Converter is the fifth generation of Crane Song’s tried-and-true Solaris line. With every revision being upgraded, improved, and battle-tested, this Dave Hill design is one of the most accurate 2-channel D/A converters we’ve seen here at Sweetwater. Designed around a 32-bit converter and 32-bit ASRC (asynchronous sample rate converter) with jitter-reduction upsampling to 211kHz, the Solaris Quantum delivers pristine, transparent conversion up to 192kHz. The reference clock boasts sub-picosecond jitter and uses a proprietary reconstruction filter for accurate time-domain response.
Inputs are supplied for AES, S/PDIF, TOSlink, and USB. The main stereo output is fed by discrete amplifiers with a stepped attenuator. Solaris is equipped with a main-output Mute switch, and powers up muted to eliminate turn-on thumps. A second balanced output is supplied with a maximum fixed level of 18dBu. The unit’s headphone jack is fed by a high-quality amplifier with its own stepped attenuator. A front-panel LCD display completes the setup. With its sophisticated design, top-drawer components, smart feature set, and mastering-grade sound, the Crane Song Solaris Quantum offers tremendous value. If you’re in need of an excellent D/A converter, it’s worthy of your serious consideration.
Key Features:
• Pristine, transparent conversion up to 192kHz
• 32-bit converter and 32-bit ASRC with jitter-reduction upsampling to 211kHz
• Inputs: AES, S/PDIF, TOSlink, and USB
• Main stereo balanced output fed by discrete amplifiers with stepped attenuator
• Secondary balanced output with maximum fixed output of +18dBu
• Headphone amplifier with stepped attenuator
• Mute switch cuts main outputs (Solaris powers up muted)
• Front-panel LCD displays source, gain, sample rate, and L/R level meters
• Reference clock with sub-picosecond jitter and proprietary reconstruction filter
• Typical clock jitter measurement: 0.045pS (10Hz–20kHz)