Boulder Amp has a new 812 DAC Preamplifier preamp/headphone amp/dac!

[Mouse]

PDF Flyer attached.

812 DAC Preamplifier

Announcing the newest addition to our 800 series the 812 DAC Preamplifier! With a pedigree of 35 years of design and manufacturing experience, the 812 provides an incredible value. Presented in a compact chassis with the build quality and sonic performance you would expect from Boulder. Important Features Streaming capabilities, Roon endpoint, UPnP playback Premium headphone amp built in Two balanced analog inputs Boulder Controller app for IOS and Android.

Connections (Front) • 4-Pin XLR Headphone Connector • 1/8” Headphone Connector • 1/4” Headphone Connector • Pentacon Headphone Connector Software Features • Based on 866 DSP Filter and DAC topology • Configurable Headphone Sensitivity • Available Fixed DAC out • HTML Programming • Control through Boulder Controller App • Input Trim Hardware Features • Switch Between Headphone and Preamp Outputs • Volume Knob & Chassis Machined In House • 100 db Optically Encoded Volume Control • Innovative Protection Circuits • Dimensions: 12”x12”x 3.5” • Weight - 20 lbs
Connections (Back) • 2 Pair XLR Analog Inputs • 1 Pair XLR Preamplifier Output • 4x USB Host • Ethernet • USB-B • 2 Optical Digital Inputs • Coaxial (RCA, SPDIF) Digital Input

[clpetersen]

That is a great product idea.



Any idea of costs?

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by clpetersen

that is a great product idea.

Any idea of costs?

$8,850

[DVass13]

It seems like a lot of companies are working toward this type of all-in-one streaming DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp. The dCS Bartok, Aurender A30, Gold Note DS-10, Mytek Manhattan II, Matrix Audio Element X, etc are all recent releases with similar functionality. I'd be interested to see how functional the Boulder Control app is, though. If the control app isn't functional/intuitive then it kind of defeats the purpose of the all-in-one unit.

[Bones13]

It lists Roon Endpoint as well as the Boulder Control App.

[ghasley]

It mentions that the digital section is derived from the 866. If the performance Ive experienced with the 866 control app is any indication, the interface is executed very well. As a Roon endpoint, the 866 is killer. You can even power on/power off from within Roon! The standalone Boulder app works wonderfully, switching between analog and digital inputs is a breeze. Each one has its own volume trim controls from within the app, volume, etc. Kudos to Boulder. The form factor looks really neat as well. Availability? Why am I even asking? I’m probably the only person who was so impressed with the 866 that I bought a second one LOL. Peace.

[Paret]

Is this 812 available?
Not on the webpage.