About the Ethereal CS-DAC2
Product highlights:
- converts a digital audio signal to analog stereo for connection to an amplifier with analog inputs only
- supports devices with Toslink optical or coaxial digital outputs, like streaming media players
- supports PCM stereo and multi-channel digital audio signals
- supports audio resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz
- provides noise-free signal transmission
- front-panel switch for toggling between optical and coaxial digital sources
- compact design makes for an easy installation
- 5V DC power supply included
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # CS-DAC2
- Item # 120CSDAC2
- California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.
What's in the box:
Ethereal CS-DAC2 owner's manual
If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.- Digital-to-analog converter
- AC power adapter (attached 4' DC cord)
- User Manual
More details on the Ethereal CS-DAC2
Researched by Crutchfield's Mark G.
Features & specs
| Design | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Desktop/Component | |
| Built-in Rechargable Battery | No | |
| Built-in Headphone Amplifier | ||
| Output Power | N/A | |
| Output Impedance (Unbalanced) | N/A | |
| Output Impedance (Balanced) | N/A | |
| Audio Specs | ||
| Bit Depth (USB) | 0 | |
| Max Sampling Rate (USB) | N/A | |
| Bit Depth (S/PDIF) | 24 | |
| Max Sampling Rate S/PDIF | 96 kHz | |
| S/N Ratio (Unbalanced, in dB) | 0 | |
| S/N Ratio (Balanced, in dB) | 0 | |
| THD (Unbalanced) | Not given | |
| THD (Balanced) | N/A | |
| Supported File Types | ||
| PCM | Up to 96kHz | |
| DSD | N/A | |
| DXD | N/A | |
| MQA | N/A | |
| Inputs | ||
| Total Inputs | 2 | |
| USB | 0 | |
| Optical Digital | 1 | |
| Coaxial Digital | 1 | |
| 3.5mm Digital | None | |
| Stereo RCA Analog | None | |
| Stereo 3.5mm Analog | None | |
| Stereo XLR Analog | None | |
| Headphone Outputs | ||
| 3.5mm Unbalanced | None | |
| 1/4-inch Unbalanced | None | |
| 4.4mm Balanced | None | |
| XLR4 Balanced | None | |
| Other Headphone Outs | None | |
| Line Level & Digital Outs | ||
| RCA Line Out | 1 | |
| 3.5mm Line Out | None | |
| XLR Line Out | None | |
| Subwoofer Out | None | |
| Optical Digital Out | None | |
| Coaxial Digital Out | None | |
| Wireless Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
| Apple-compatible | No | |
| Android-compatible | No | |
| General Info | ||
| Width (inches) | 3-5/16 | |
| Height (inches) | 1 | |
| Depth (inches) | 3-3/16 | |
| Weight | 0.24 lbs. | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Product Research
Features
Digital-to-Analog Converter: The Ethereal CS-DAC2 is a digital-to-analog converter that converts 2-channel or multi-channel digital audio signals to analog stereo. It features a coaxial (RCA) digital input and a optical (toslink) digital input, plus a stereo analog RCA output.
Digital Inputs: The CS-DAC2 is outfitted with two digital inputs. There is one coaxial (RCA) digital input and one optical (toslink) digital input. The digital inputs can support 2ch PCM and multi-channel PCM audio up to 96kHz. You can only use one of the digital inputs at a time; there is switch to indicate which digital input you are using.
Analog Output: The Ethereal CS-DAC2 is equipped with a stereo analog RCA output to connect to your stereo receiver, integrated amplifier, TV or other playback device.
AC Power Adapter: The Ethereal CS-DAC2 digital-to-analog converter includes an AC power adapter with attached 4' DC cord.
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Customer Q&A
4 questions already asked
Q
Hi, will this work as a dac for a home audio cd player? Thanks
rafael May 19, 2024
1 answer
A
Hey Rafael, yes if you CD player has either a Toslink digital optical or a coaxial digital output on it, then we can use this component to take the digital signal and run it into an amp that only has an analog RCA input onboard.
red May 19, 2024 (Staff)
Q
will this downmix dolby digital?
calvin Feb 23, 2022
1 answer
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I cannot tell you. I simply use this to connect the optical output from a LG TV to the RCA inputs on an older Yamaha receiver. The TV sound needs to be muted as there is a slight delay to the receiver and the sound is a bit out of sync.
david Feb 23, 2022
Q
Hi ask please if i can just leave this on coz there is no on and off button? Or unplugged after i off my tv? Thank you
noel Nov 26, 2021
4 answers
A
I purchased and installed this CS-DAC2 a couple months ago. I do just leave it on and assume it goes into a sleep mode. It has worked great though there is a bit of a delay in the sound with my TV so you will want to mute the TV when using this through a stereo. Good luck!
david Nov 29, 2021
A
I have left mine on for a week without issue. It is now on a switch port with the amplifier though
matthew Nov 29, 2021
A
Hi,
You can leave it plugged in constantly, it won't hurt it.
andrew Nov 27, 2021
A
You could unplug after use. I leave mine plugged in.
daniel r Nov 26, 2021
Q
Will this work with samsung 4k tv ?
felix Dec 07, 2020
3 answers
A
Hi, it did work connecting my digital amplifier (Arcam A18) to my new Samsung Q80T 4K TV but some of the sound seemed a bit delayed between the TV sound and my external B&W front side speakers when getting the Samsung voice response after using the microphone to ask the TV questions. I ended up deciding to get a new AV receiver and using an HDMI cable to connect. Alas, it still has the same odd sound issue from the Samsung assistant. At least my new Yamaha RX-S620 receiver
michael d. Dec 28, 2020
A
Works with my 2019 Sony 4k TV. You just need a digital optical out port on the TV. Great purchase to run sound exclusively through an older reciever and speakers.
colin g Dec 18, 2020
A
We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.
thomas Dec 17, 2020 (Staff)
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This plus the Toslink connected my very old (30-ish year) Bose surround sound to my very new smart TV. Good sound again is being had! And my rep at Crutchfield was most helpful advising of what i needed to accomplish this old to new tech connection!
Marjy from Wrangell, AK