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Exposure DAC
Exposure DAC
Seven inputs, and the nerve to skip the preamplifier.
A full-width converter with seven S/PDIF inputs, USB to 32-bit and 768 kHz, balanced and unbalanced outputs, and distortion at two and a half thousandths of a percent. Designed and built in Lancing, West Sussex.
Exposure DAC
Pairs well with
Designed and built in Lancing, West Sussex since 1974. Three-year guarantee.
Exposure DAC
Noise, Inputs, Distortion
One hundred and fifteen decibels of quiet.
Referenced to 2.1 V RMS output at 1 kHz, with channel separation better than 100 dB across the whole band. The quietest published figures of anything we stock from Exposure.
Seven, plus USB. Enough for a streamer, a CD transport, a television and whatever else has arrived since, without an input selector box in front of it.
At 1 kHz and 2.1 V, with frequency response held to a fifth of a decibel across the audio band.
Technical specifications
| S/PDIF inputs | Seven, supporting 32 kHz – 192 kHz PCM |
| USB input | 44.1 kHz – 768 kHz, up to 32-bit PCM, DSD ×64–256 (DoP) |
| Output level, unbalanced | 2.1 V fixed, or 4.7 V at maximum volume |
| Output level, balanced | 4.2 V fixed, or 9.4 V at maximum volume |
| Output impedance | 50 Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | <0.0025% @ 1 kHz, 2.1 V RMS output |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >115 dB, ref. 2.1 V RMS output @ 1 kHz |
| Channel separation | >100 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Dimensions and weight | 440 × 90 × 300 mm (W × H × D), 7 kg net / 9 kg gross. 15 W |
Can it drive a power amplifier directly?
This or the DAC+ board inside an amplifier?
What sample rates does it handle?
About the Exposure DAC
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.
