The Audio Hub 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 http://www.cantatis.co.uk/index.php?pag=cm...p=overture.htmlExperience the ultimate in audio output performance. The Cantatis Overture 192 Audio Interface uses twin differential state-of-art Burr Brown Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) operating in parallel mono mode to create one of the very best stereo audio output performances possible. Combined with four stage pure analog power supplies, heavily filtered to minimise the electrical noise associated with computer power supplies, this allows the Burr Brown DACs and Burr Brown operational amplifiers to work to their maximum performance. A Texas Instruments audiophile headphone amplifier provides the perfect output for a very wide range of headphones, from in-ear canal "buds" through to the most expensive studio monitoring headphones. Digital S/PDIF outputs are provided via an optical TOSLINK connector and an electrical RCA connector for the ultimate in digital audio quality right up to 192kHz sampling rate. The Overture 192 Audio Interface is not just for playing audio at its best! On-board expansion connectors allow the Overture system to be extended to provide analogue audio inputs via the Quartet Analog Input Expansion Module, digital audio inputs via the Toccata Digital Input Expansion Module and even allows audio to be played in any room in your home via the Concerto FM Transmitter Module. The Overture 192 Audio Interface is accompanied by a purposefully simple set of drivers and a control panel designed to give flexible control of the entire interface, yet not to intrude into the normal operation of your chosen application. Specification Outputs Analogue Headphone Dynamic range (A-weighted) 132 dB 124 dB Signal to Noise (A-weighted) 132 dB 125 dB THD+N @ VOUT = 0 dB < 0.0004% < 0.0005% Frequency response - 2Hz to 22kHz +/- 0.2 dB +/- 0.4 dB Device specifications noted above; performance within particular computers may differ slightly. Features Analogue outputs - nominal 2.3V rms on studio grade, gold plated RCA female connectors. Sample rates - 32kHz to 192kHz (automatic or user-selected up-sampling). Digital output S/PDIF - optical (TOSLINK) and co-axial (RCA) outputs at up to 192kHz. On-board expansion ports for additional audio outputs or inputs. PCI 2.2 compliant. WDM drivers for Microsoft Windows® 98SE, 2000, XP and Vista. Drivers work with Windows 7 (see Support Questions for details). ASIO 2.0 compatible, with suitable software. Intuitive control application for ultimate ease of use. reviews -http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com/cantatis-overture-192 Alot of chatter but no actual talk about it, but it provides an affordable option compared to the LYNX AE16 For those who are hardware geeks - Components highlights - DAC: Burr Brown 1794A Opamps: Burr Brown OPA 132 and OPA2132 Opamps:5532 Chipset: VIA Envy24HT Can Amp: TI TPA6120A2 http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=306851 Just so you know its good stuff inside and not some run of the mill sound card. Brand new shipped direct with 12 months warranty - Retail price with shipping via vpost europe - $660 My price - $500ish with VAT and direct shipping. Only 4 slots open. Please email me if you're interested - Theaudiohub@gmail.com or contact me via my website - http://audiohub.com.sg/contact-us/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
