Mantax
£52,000 inc VAT
MANTAX is the latest DAC from Kalista. Perfectly pairing with the acclaimed Dreamplay X and embedding two DAC processor lines (AKM & ESS), tube and solid-state outputs as well as a new ELEKTRA power supply.
MANTAX follows the same stunning form factor of existing Kalisa products and uses exclusively top-quality electronic components with a strict routing discipline. Components are hand-soldered and the devices assembled in the Métronome workshop by their highly skilled technicians.
Made from high-quality materials, the chassis and housing feature a mix aluminium, acrylate and stainless steel, giving the device exceptional decoupling qualities. Customisable and available in black or silver finishes.
Specification
General
| Power Consumption | 25 Watts |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | +5°C to +35°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% |
| USB | 1x Port USB (2.0) |
| Dimensions (L x H x W) – Drive | 445 x 120 x 420 mm |
| Weight – Drive | 17.3 kg |
| Dimensions (L x H x W) – PSU | 420 x 70 x 430 mm |
| Weight – PSU | 12.5 kg |
| Standby Power Consumption | 20 Watts |
Display
| Size | 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 432 x 432 |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Digital Inputs
| Interface | PCM Support | DSD Support |
|---|---|---|
| S/PDIF | 44.1 to 384 KHz / 32 bits | DoP DSD64 to DSD128 |
| AES/EBU | 44.1 to 384 KHz / 32 bits | DoP DSD64 to DSD128 |
| Toslink | 44.1 to 192 KHz / 32 bits | DoP DSD64 |
| I2S | 44.1 to 384 KHz / 32 bits | Native DSD64 to DSD256 |
| USB | 44.1 to 384 KHz / 32 bits | Native DSD64 to DSD512 |
Analogue Outputs
| Connector Type | Output Impedance | Maximum Output Level (0dB) |
|---|---|---|
| RCA | 75 Ω | 3 V |
| XLR | 110 Ω | 3 V |
Conversion Processors
| Reference | Range | THD+N | Dynamic Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKM 4499EX | High-End | -124 dB | S/N: 135 dB |
| ESS ES9039MPRO | High-End | -122 dB | S/N: 137 dB |
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