DAC suits high-end audio

The WM8741 can be configured to meet the performance requirements of the most demanding applications, by tailoring the audio filtering to the required listening experience.

Wolfson Microelectronics has released the WM8741 stereo DAC (digital analogue convertor) for high-end audio applications.

The WM8741 creates a more natural "analogue feel" sound than previously achievable in traditional DAC.

Capable of delivering 128dB SNR (mono), the WM8741 can be configured to meet the performance requirements of the most demanding applications, by tailoring the audio filtering to the required listening experience.

The WM8741's digital filter options provide a high degree of control over the many parameters which affect the audio output, allowing users the flexibility to choose many different characteristics, including group delay, phase and latency, impulse response and transition band roll off.

Such features and performance are ideal for any high-end audio application requiring high-fidelity audio, such as high-end home audio, professional recording and studio equipment.

With its low order modulator and multibit DAC architecture the WM8741 achieves low out of band noise and high linearity to improve sound quality.

The WM8741 is a complete differential stereo audio DAC system with a range of audio interface options for both SACD and CD playback.

Julian Hayes, VP Marketing at Wolfson said "For high end audio equipment manufacturers, the listener's audio experience is paramount".

"The WM8741 uniquely addresses the unnatural pre-ringing and latency effects found in conventional DACs to provide a clearer, more natural sound for music reproduction".

"High-performance audio is the foundation of Wolfson's AudioPlus growth strategy".

"Building upon this foundation, Wolfson's AudioPlus strategy integrates incremental mixed-signal technology and key elements of the audio signal chain to enable new or improved end user experiences".

The WM8741 is the next generation of Wolfson's WM8740 DAC and can be used as a drop-in replacement for the WM8740 in some PCM mode applications, helping to minimise time to market for certain designs.

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