SWISS MADE MERASON REVEALS ITS NEW REUSS DAC

Swiss producer niedal audio lab has announced the launch of its new Merason Reuss DAC.

The new Merason Reuss DAC will join Merason’s converter line.

“I am excited about the Reuss. Our passion for music drives us each day and our new Reuss provides the purist musical quality and experience at an impressive price. A ‘must have’ for all Audiophiles”

CEO and brand owner Daniel Frauchiger  

MERASON REUSS DAC

The new Reuss’ name is inspired by the famous river in Switzerland.

Following the DAC1 Mk II release, niedal audio lab has produced a  digital-to-analogue model at an affordable price. The Reuss is available in a black or silver, slim aluminium housing with a solid front panel ground by hand. Made in Switzerland at their manufacturing facility in Burgdorf in accordance with strict quality processes and controls.

CONSTRUCTION

SMD components are primarily used as in the Merason DAC1 Mk II. The printed circuit board responsible for conversion and buffering has a 6-layer construction to prevent interference from occurring in the first place. All power elements are cooled directly via the chassis and to remain thermally stable. Components have been selected based on their sound characteristics and measured performance with listening being the final arbiter.

BURRBROWN PCM1794A

The proven BurrBrown PCM1794A chip, one per channel, is responsible for the conversion to achieve the “highest dynamic range”.

SYMMETRICAL CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY

As with all Merason products, the circuit topology is symmetrical, so there are a total of four independent channels. The individual power supplies have a linear structure, with three transformers responsible for supplying power to the analogue and digital circuits. The switching power supply, which is necessary for the standby mode, is completely deactivated during operation to eliminate possible interferences from the start.

Available inputs are one SPDIF in RCA and in Toslink, one AES and one USB Audio Class 2.0. The dimensions are 454 x 275 x 50 mm³ and the Merason Reuss DAC weighs 6 kg.

MERASON REUSS DAC PRICE

Available now with a suggested retail price of 4900€ in Europe.

In the UK the Reuss will launch at an initial special price of £4950 and is scheduled to arrive with Auden Distribution in November.

HiFi PiG Says: Merason has built a solid reputation for its DACs, in the UK they are available through Auden Distribution’s dealer network…check them out at your local HiFi Dealer.