M2TECH YOUNG DSD

The Young DSD is a High resolution Digital-to- Analog Converter Digital Preamplifier

It's in perfect working and cosmetic condition – like new!

I'm selling my DAC because I've upgraded my amplifier/preamplifier from a purely analog Musical Fidelity combo to an integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC.

The Young DSD comes with all its original M2tech accessories (power supply*, USB cable*, XLR-RCA adapters, and remote control) and will be shipped in its original box.
*never used because I was using an external regulated power supply to power it

Despite being 10 years old, this DAC offers completely up-to-date performance:
"Powerful, elegant, and incredibly musical, the M2Tech Young DSD has everything going for it. Delivering a rich palette of colors with analog accents, it remains consistently musical and faithful to the original instruments. Ultimately, it will take full advantage of any amplification, supporting all current sampling formats (high-fidelity hi-fi - April 18, 2025)."

The M2Tech Young DSD does a lot right. Its sound is balanced, neither bright nor plodding, nor does it sacrifice pace, rhythm, and timing. Although its bass isn’t the deepest or the most controlled of all the DACs I’ve heard, and though it won’t resolve quite as much detail as the best DACs costing from five to seven grand, you’ll hardly notice any of these things if you’re not doing closely controlled A/B comparisons. Ultimately, the Young DSD made me want to listen to music. That’s what this hobby is all about. It’s a good component worth the 1699 bills, which means it's fairly priced. Considering that, I’ve got no complaints. (SoundStage Ultra - Jeff Fritz)

M2Tech Young DSD Specifications

Inputs: ............................................... AES/EBU on female XLR socket
S/PDIF on female RCA socket
S/PDIF on female BNC socket
Optical on Toslink™ connector
Async USB compatible with USB Audio Device
Class 2/1 “B” type female USB connector
Outputs: ............................................ Balanced analogue on gold-plated male XLR connectors
Power input:...................................... 5.5/2.1mm jack with positive on tip
Output voltage: ................................. 2.7Vrms @0dBFS (single-ended with adaptors,“normal”)
5.4Vrms @0dBFS (single-ended with adaptors,“high”)
5.4Vrms @0dBFS (balanced, “normal”)
10.8Vrms @0dBFS (balanced, “high”)
Output impedance: ........................... 100Ohm (single ended with adaptors) 200Ohm (balanced)
Signal-to-noise ratio: ......................... 118dB (0dBFS, balanced, “A”-weighted)
114dB (0dBFS, single-ended, “A”-weighted)
THD+N:............................................. 0.0008% (-3dBFS, balanced, 1kHz)
0.003% (-3dBFS, single-ended, 1kHz)
Sampling frequency PCM: ................ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4*, 192*, 352.8**,384**kHz
DSD formats ..................................... 64x, 128x**
PCM resolution ................................. 16 to 32 bit (USB) 16 to 24 bit (other inputs)
Volume setting.................................. 0dB to -96dB in 0.5dB steps
Muting............................................... -20dB
Balance setting ................................. +/-6dB in 1dB steps
Phase:............................................... 0°, 180°
Automatic switch-off.......................... 10 to 240 minutes in 10 minutes steps, plus disabled
Supply:.............................................. 15VDC 300mA
Power consumption: ......................... 4.5VA
Size:.................................................. 200x50x200mm (w x h x d)
Weight............................................... 1.7kg (device only) 2.5kg (packed)

* Not on Toslink™
** USB Only