Unite the finest aspects of digital and analog audio with the Sugden Sapphire DAP-800 Digital-to-Analogue Pre-amplifier. This meticulously crafted device serves as the heart of your audio system, offering unparalleled control, exceptional sound quality, and unmatched versatility.
 
A Symphony of Digital and Analog Excellence:
Dual-Mono Design with Independent Power Supplies: Experience pristine audio fidelity with the DAP-800's innovative design. Separate analog and digital circuits, each powered by dedicated power supplies, ensure a truly exceptional listening experience, free from electrical interference.
Sugden VCV Analog Stage: Immerse yourself in the rich, detailed sound characteristic of Sugden's VCV circuit. This advanced design boasts a high-impedance input section, a current gain stage, and a Class A output stage, delivering a sophisticated, neutral, and transparent sonic presentation.
 
Uncompromising Digital Performance:
Jitter Reduction and Error Control: Rediscover the purity of your digital music with the DAP-800's dedicated transceiver circuit. This innovative technology reformats data before conversion, minimizing jitter and ensuring error-free playback.
Natural Sound Through Analog Filtering: Experience the music as the artist intended. The DAP-800 eschews oversampling and digital filtering, instead utilizing a high-quality analog filter for exceptional bandwidth and a natural, uncolored sound.
Wide Format Compatibility: Connect a vast array of digital sources with ease. The DAP-800 supports a variety of digital formats, including SPDIF coaxial, SPDIF optical, and USB-B. Additionally, the USB input offers "plug and play" functionality for seamless music streaming from your computer or dedicated music streamer.
 
Unmatched Versatility and Control:
Comprehensive Input and Output Options: Connect your entire audio system with the DAP-800's extensive selection of inputs and outputs. The unit features four line-level inputs, one balanced input, a bypass input, three SPDIF coaxial inputs, two SPDIF optical inputs, a USB-B input, two line-level outputs, one balanced output, and a dedicated tape output.
Motorised Remote Control Convenience: Control the DAP-800 from the comfort of your listening position using the included RC5-compatible remote control, providing effortless volume adjustment and source selection.
 
Elevate your audio experience to new heights with the Sugden Sapphire DAP-800 Digital-to-Analogue Pre-amplifier. It's the perfect marriage of digital versatility and analog purity, designed to be the control center of your audio dreams.