About the Arcam rLink
An easy "plug-and-play" upgrade for your digital sound sources
Use Arcam's rLink to breathe new life into the the sound of your old CD player, network music streamer, set-top box, game console, or almost any other audio device with an optical or coaxial digital output. Simply connect this compact DAC in-line between your player's digital output and your hi-fi system's analog input to enjoy true high-fidelity sound. The rLink's audiophile-grade processor bypasses your source component's electronics to deliver impressive levels of realism and detail from your favorite sound sources.
Product highlights:
- TI PCM5102 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter for high-fidelity stereo sound
- compact design for portability
- 1 optical digital (Toslink) audio input
- 1 coaxial digital (RCA) audio input
- 1 pair RCA analog audio outputs
- supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176kHz, and 192kHz
- input bit depth: 16-bit, 24-bit
- signal-to-noise ratio: 106 dB (24-bit)
- frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz (± 0.1 dB)
- THD: 0.002%
- line-level output: 2.15Vrms
- AC power adapter included
- 6-1/8"W x 1-1/16"H x 2-15/16"D
- weight: 12.4 ounces
- warranty: 1 year
- If connecting to a TV, please make sure you can select "PCM" output in its audio menu. This DAC is not compatible with Dolby® Digital signals.
- MFR # rLink
What's in the box:
- External SPDIF DAC
- AC power adapter (with attached 5' DC cord)
- 3 AC plugs (US/UK/EU)
- 43" Stereo RCA audio cable
- 42" Coaxial digital audio cable
- 40" Optical digital audio cable
- Connections/Quick Start Guide
- "Thank You" letter
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Features & specs
Design | ||
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Type | --- | |
Built-in Rechargable Battery | --- | |
Built-in Headphone Amplifier | ||
Output Power | --- | |
Output Impedance (Unbalanced) | --- | |
Output Impedance (Balanced) | --- | |
Audio Specs | ||
Bit Depth (USB) | 0 | |
Max Sampling Rate (USB) | N/A | |
Bit Depth (S/PDIF) | 24 | |
Max Sampling Rate S/PDIF | 192 | |
S/N Ratio (Unbalanced, in dB) | --- | |
S/N Ratio (Balanced, in dB) | 106 | |
THD (Unbalanced) | --- | |
THD (Balanced) | 0.002% | |
Supported File Types | ||
PCM | --- | |
DSD | --- | |
DXD | --- | |
MQA | --- | |
Inputs | ||
Total Inputs | 2 | |
USB | No | |
Optical Digital | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital | 1 | |
3.5mm Digital | None | |
Stereo RCA Analog | None | |
Stereo 3.5mm Analog | None | |
Stereo XLR Analog | --- | |
Headphone Outputs | ||
3.5mm Unbalanced | --- | |
1/4-inch Unbalanced | --- | |
4.4mm Balanced | --- | |
XLR4 Balanced | --- | |
Other Headphone Outs | --- | |
Line Level & Digital Outs | ||
RCA Line Out | 1 | |
3.5mm Line Out | None | |
XLR Line Out | --- | |
Subwoofer Out | None | |
Optical Digital Out | None | |
Coaxial Digital Out | None | |
Wireless Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Apple-compatible | --- | |
Android-compatible | --- | |
General Info | ||
Width (inches) | 6-1/8 | |
Height (inches) | 1-1/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 2-15/16 | |
Weight | 0.771 lbs. | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The Arcam rLink is an external audiophile-grade SPDIF DAC with state-of-the-art digital-to-analog conversion technology. The rLink offers supreme audio quality for the most demanding music lover. Housed in a high-quality cast aluminum case, the rLink offers an ideal upgrade for digital audio sources; offering coaxial & optical digital audio inputs with an analog stereo RCA output.
16/24-Bit DAC: The Arcam rLink employs a Texas Instrument PCM5102 16/24-bit digital-to-analog converter with a frequency response of 10Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB), a total-harmonic-distortion of 0.002%, and a Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 106dB.
Supported Sample Rates: Supported sample rates include 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176, and 192 kHz.
Digital Audio Inputs: The Arcam rLink is fitted with a coaxial (RCA) and optical (toslink) digital audio input. CD players, DVD players, Blu-ray players, and Game systems can be connected via coaxial or optical leads to receive a dramatic increase in sound.
Analog Audio Outputs: The Arcam rLink is equipped with a stereo RCA output to connect your to your stereo amplifier or HiFi receiver.
Power Requirements: The Arcam rLink includes an external 6V switching power supply (100-240V). The rLink also includes three interchangeable AC plugs (US/UK/EU).
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I purchased the arcam dac to tie my led tv into my analog 2 channel stereo. I does what I want it to do. I now have very clear and vibrant sound coming from youtube and other sound sources. It is an A-1 system and was very easy to set up
richard from florencd sc