Destination Audio
Digital Audio Converter
Digital Audio Converter
Digital Precision, Analog Soul
In a world where digital audio often lacks emotion, Destination Audio presents a DAC that brings back the warmth, depth, and musicality that true audiophiles crave.
Vacuum Tube Output Stage
- Directly heated ECC40 triodes (NOS).
Isolated, Over‑Spec’d Power
- Dedicated transformer for ECC40 tube heaters.
- Dedicated transformer for AZ31 rectifier tube heater.
- Dedicated transformer for high‑voltage power supply.
- Dedicated transformer for fully isolated digital section.
No‑Compromise Parts
- Duelund capacitors.
- Furutech connectors.
- Other carefully curated high‑end components.
Artisan Craftsmanship
- Point‑to‑point hand wiring for a pure signal path.
- Handcrafted with passion; built without compromise.
NOS Tubes, Analog Warmth
- Vintage tubes deliver character & musicality that’s hard to match in current production.
Specifications
| Weight | 65 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 17.5″ × 12.5″ × 9.0″ |
| Digital Inputs | USB (1), S/PDIF RCA (1), AES/EBU (1), I2S (1) |
| Output Impedance | 380 Ω |
| Analog Outputs | RCA (single‑ended) |
| Output Level | 7 V p‑p |
| Mains Voltage | 115–120 V AC |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 150 kHz |
| DSD Support | Up to DSD512 |
| PCM Support | Up to 768 kHz |
| Tube Complement |
1× AZ31 rectifier
2× ECC40 |
Output impedance and level are nominal figures; actual measurements may vary slightly unit to unit.
High Fidelity Reviews the ECC40 Tube DAC
Wojciech Pacuła reviews the balanced version of the Destination Audio ECC40 Tube DAC in High Fidelity’s September 2026 issue. Read his listening impressions and a closer look at its design.