elise masthead
  Transformer-coupled, 3-input 24/96 all-tube digital-to-analog converter

Vacuum tube output stage

Latest top grade D/A chips from Burr-Brown

Front panel selectable inputs, each input with its own individual input transformer

Front panel Phase inversion switch

Burr-Brown directional couplers between digital sections for noise reduction and complete isolation of the power supplies

Four fully independent power supplies with eleven regulators

Extensive use of Hovland, Axon, and Wima capacitors and Roderstein resistors

Linear Technology regulators and Telefunken ultra fast, soft recovery diodes

Tube rectified high voltage supply with choke input

Individual polypropylene filter capacitors for each tube section

Gold pin ceramic tube sockets and silver Teflon wiring

Heavy gage powder coated steel chassis with chrome or black anodized face plate

Full length shield between the power transformers and audio sections
 
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