GeerFab Audio D.BOB (Digital BreakOut Box)

Description

Features

• Extracts DSD64 and PCM up to 24/192 from the HDMI data stream from a player/transport with HDMI out
• Outputs DSD64 via the DoP (DSD over PCM) protocol and hi-res PCM up to 24/192 through the S/PDIF Coax and Toslink Optical outputs to an external DAC
• Fully HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and copy protection compliant
• HDMI pass-through for player menu settings and other video uses
• Mini-USB for firmware updates
• DC 12V input for battery power

System Requirements

1. Universal player must output DSD64 and up to 24/192 PCM via HDMI. If there is only one HDMI output, use the HDMI OOUT on the D.BOB to send video to a monitor or TV.
2. External DAC must accept DSD via the DoP protocol through S/PDIF Coax (preferable) or Toslink inputs. The D.BOB does not have a USB output.

Download full user manual here.

 

Reviews

• dbob reviewed on The Absolute Sound