Mutec ASTRALIUS
Re-clocking digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
AD/DA ConverterPrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- AD/DA Converter
- Description
- Re-clocking digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
- Topology
- dual-mono conversion architecture
- Signal path
- Digital
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- USB, I2S (RJ45), plus other digital inputs (unspecified count on page)
- Form factor
- Rack/desktop chassis
- Connection
- USB / I2S / 10MHz (external clock in)
- Sample rate (kHz)
- PCM up to 768; DSD up to x512; DoP up to x256
- DSP
- internal re-clocking stage
- Powered
- AC-powered
- Introduced
- 2025
- Country of manufacture
- Germany
Details
Controls: remote control (headphone volume)
I/O: Eight digital inputs including USB & I2S (RJ45); 10MHz reference master clock input for external clock sync; includes headphone amplifier with independent volume control and remote
Notable use: Flagship re-clocking D/A converter with built-in headphone amp; marketed for desktop, HiFi and studio monitoring use
Notes: FLAG: this is a D/A converter only (no analog-to-digital/ADC path) - classified as AD/DA Converter per task guidance for hybrid converters, but note it is not a true bidirectional AD/DA unit. FLAG: leans hi-fi/desktop (built-in headphone amp, remote volume) though also marketed for studio monitoring - dual-use, not pro-console gear. Newly launched Autumn 2025; no confirmed USD price found on any US retailer at time of research - left blank; EUR price also not published on manufacturer site.