Bits Into Beauty: The Exposure DAC

Designed by British hi-fi specialists Exposure Electronics, the Exposure DAC isn't just about conversion — it's built to be the beating heart of your digital system. Whether you're streaming, spinning CDs through a transport, or working from a computer, it unlocks every nuance of your music with clarity, dynamic power and timeless elegance. Exposure's own phrase for it says it best: "digital precision, analogue soul."

Future-Proof Digital, Analogue Heart

Under the hood, the Exposure DAC handles high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz over USB (and up to 192 kHz over S/PDIF), plus DSD256 — so nothing in your library is out of reach. Seven S/PDIF inputs and a USB input welcome every digital source you own, while a dedicated toroidal transformer with hum filter and a low-noise power supply keep the background ultra-quiet. An all-aluminium chassis controls resonance and shields against interference.

A DAC That Can Run Your System

Here's the clever part: with a 99-step digital volume control and high-output analogue stages — RCA up to 4.8 V and balanced XLR up to 9.4 V (or fixed 2.1 V / 4.2 V) — the Exposure DAC can connect straight to a power amplifier, no preamplifier required. A white OLED display with adjustable brightness and an included remote round out a genuinely modern digital hub.

Why You'll Love the Exposure DAC

• Hi-res everything — PCM to 32-bit/768 kHz over USB, plus DSD256
• Seven S/PDIF inputs + USB — room for every digital source
• Preamp built in — 99-step volume and high output to drive a power amp directly
• Balanced and single-ended out — XLR to 9.4 V and RCA to 4.8 V (variable)
• Ultra-quiet by design — dedicated toroidal transformer, low-noise supply
• All-aluminium chassis — resonance control and EMI shielding; OLED display and remote

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Exposure DAC be connected directly to a power amplifier?

Yes. Thanks to its 99-step digital volume control and high-output RCA (up to 4.8 V) and XLR (up to 9.4 V) stages, it can drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly, without a separate preamplifier.

What file formats and resolutions does it support?

Up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM and DSD256 over USB, and up to 192 kHz PCM over its S/PDIF inputs — covering virtually any hi-res source.

How many inputs does it have?

Seven S/PDIF (coaxial/optical) inputs plus a USB input, so you can connect multiple streamers, transports and a computer at once.

Exposure DAC Technical Specifications