The MPD-8AI is equipped with the same exact circuits as the MPD-8 from the same Dream series. In addition to the same digital inputs as on the MPD-8, however, it also provides for analog inputs that are directly routed to the analog output stages through its analog high quality volume control. No digital conversion is performed on these analog inputs. With this additional feature the MPD-8AI is destined for applications with both analog and digital playback sources, therefore eliminating the need for an external pre-amp. The MPD-8AI treats the analog input signals with the same precision and care as its digital inputs. This product has been designed for ultra high-end performance. Its architecture is specifically designed to eliminate and isolate anything that might hurt its analog performance.

Specifications:

• Up to 384kHz PCM and up to 11.2MHz DSD
• Balanced and unbalanced analog inputs (pure analog, not converted to digital)
• USB I/O, AES, Coax, TosLink, PLink I/O
• USB compatibility with Windows, Apple OS, Linux
• Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs
• Digitally driven, analog volume control (also on analog inputs)
• Double Differential discrete DAC
• Double Differential ultra high-end analog stages per channel
• Three regulated analog power supplies with three transformers
• Software upgradeable by end user
• Recording software for file creation on computer
• Easy and intuitive remote control via iPad or Android