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Bel Canto Black Control ASC2 - Dual Mono DAC

Bel Canto Black Control ASC2 - Dual Mono DAC

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Bel Canto Black Control ASC2 - Dual Mono DAC
Bel Canto Black Control ASC2 - Dual Mono DAC

Bel Canto

Country of origin: USA

Bel Canto Black Control ASC2 - Dual Mono DAC

SKU: ASC2-MONODAC
Sale price$66,900.00

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Features a fully dual-mono architecture with independent power supplies and clocking for each channel to maximize separation and reduce jitter. Supports PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 via multiple inputs, including USB, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF, with asynchronous USB and proprietary digital filtering. Built with discrete, zero-feedback analog output stages and housed in a precision-machined chassis for exceptional transparency and dynamic precision.

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Colour:Black

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Description

ASC2/ MPS1 Ultimate Integrated 3 chassis Amplification System

Welcome to Black by Bel Canto, the Ultimate Amplification System.

Black is like no other audio system in the world. It communicates the musical experience completely, staying true to the recorded event and conveying the passion the artist intended. Achieving this level of detailed playback required rethinking the way the signal travels through the many stages of the electronics system. This was the challenge behind Black and the reason we took a different approach, designing a 3 chassis integrated hybrid system.

Beautifully constructed from solid high-grade billet aluminum, the modern look and feel of Black connects to all sources offering the highest level of flexibility and ease of use. Black creates an authentically present and naturally dimensional musical experience that will captivate you.

Dual Mono DAC

The Black Control DAC is a unique path to the finestDigital to Analog conversion and ultimate musical experience. The 2-componentdesign isolates both physically and electrically all input connections andprocessing in the independent solid billet aluminum chassis of the ASC2controller. The manages all inputswitching, volume control, custom tone control, Decoder Renderer, Phono stage,display function, and user interface. The is also designed in amatching solid billet aluminum chassis isolated electrically through fiberoptics from the ASC2 processing to maintain the highest signal accuracy. The 2chassis design ensures a pure analog signal on the output that can drive anyamplifier.

ASC2 - Asynchronous System Controller

The ASC2 is the second generation and heart of the BLACK system. The ASC2 is not a digital to analog converter; it is a Master Clock/Controller and the only one of its kind. It could be described as the digital preamplifier, with analog and digital inputs and digital output. The easy to read programmable display allows you to select the best view or turn it completely off.

The volume control and input selector is controlled from the multi-function rotating wheel on the top of the ASC2, you can also use the IR custom remote control, or your iPhone/iPad and the custom iOS app. The master control is always ready to adjust volume, press it once and rotate to enter input, or press and hold to enter the menu, where you can set the system up that best meets your needs.

The ASC2 is an all-digital asynchronous controller with galvanic isolated inputs that eliminate the potential for noise to corrupt the fine audio signal from digital, networked and analog sources. The ASC2s 64 bit DSP processor core controls system function, 32-bit volume and custom FIR Filters retains the highest level of accuracy. And at the heart of the ASC2 is the custom ULN Master clock circuit, ultra-low phase noise clocks with independent power supplies measure below 40 Femtoseconds, keeping phase noise and jitter to extremely low levels, ensuring pure sonic performance.

The ASC2 handles all audio inputs, ranging from a networked audio UPnP Ethernet, USB2, a suite of SPDIF/AES digital inputs and an Analog line input that is digitised with a high performance 24/192 ADC 2cm from the input connector. All DSP based control and custom filter functions are contained within the ASC2, along with tone and level controls that dials in your system to your optimised sound. Just as a high performance analog preamplifier is critical to the performance of a traditional audio system the ASC2 is critical to the superior musical performance of the BLACK system making sure the signal is ready for digital optical transmission to the MPS1 monoblocks.

Tech Specs
24bit Data to 192KS/s AES, SPDIF, TOSLINK
24bits to 192KS/s and DSD64 10/100 Ethernet
24bits to 384KS/s and DSD64/128 (DoP) USB2 Audio
Line Level Analog 4.5Vrms with Bass Management
ST Fiber Digital Outputs 2 - MPS1 Compatible (Stereo), 2 - Auxiliary
MM/MC Input Sensitivity MM: 2.5mV to 5mV
MC: 0.25mV to 0.5mV
Input Load MM: 47K ohms; MC: 50, 100, 500, 1000
RIAA Accuracy +/-0.25dB, 50Hz - 15kHz
THD+N <0.01% 1kHz A-weighted
SNR >70dB A-weighted
Maximum Input 2.2 Vrms RCA
Input Impedance 10K ohms RCA
THD+N 0.003%, 1KHz
Dynamic Range 110dB, A-weighted 20Hz-20KHz
Dynamic Range 127dB A-weighted
THD+N <0.001% 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms
IMD (CCIF) <0.001% 1W, 18.5:19.5kHz 1:1, 4 ohms
Power Usage On 15W
Power Usage Off 0.0W
Power Requirement 100-120VAC, 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 483 mm x 305 mm x 97 mm
Weight 18.2 kg
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Why Choose Bel Canto

Bel Canto is an American high-end audio manufacturer known for producing compact, beautifully engineered components that deliver performance far beyond their size. Built around a philosophy of efficiency, low-noise design, and musical transparency, Bel Canto products are designed for listeners who want genuine high-end sound without unnecessary complication or oversized equipment.

What makes Bel Canto particularly appealing is its ability to combine precision and control with an effortless, highly listenable presentation. The sound is clean, open, and remarkably quiet, allowing fine detail and dynamics to emerge naturally without becoming aggressive or fatiguing. There is an impressive sense of speed and clarity to Bel Canto electronics, yet they still maintain body and tonal richness through the midrange.

For customers seeking a modern high-performance system with a smaller physical footprint, Bel Canto offers an excellent balance between advanced digital technology and musical realism. Their products integrate exceptionally well into contemporary living spaces while still delivering the refinement, authority, and sophistication expected from serious high-end audio.

Signature Design and Sound

Bel Canto products are instantly recognisable for their minimalist industrial design, compact chassis dimensions, and understated elegance. Manufactured in Minneapolis, USA, the brand focuses heavily on efficient circuit topology, advanced power supply design, and proprietary digital amplification technologies to achieve high performance with reduced heat and energy consumption.

Sonically, Bel Canto is known for exceptionally low noise floors, precise imaging, and a highly transparent presentation. Their electronics present music with impressive control and separation while maintaining smoothness and composure through extended listening sessions. Bass performance is tight and articulate, vocals remain clean and focused, and the overall presentation feels balanced and highly refined.

This combination of resolution, speed, and musical coherence has made Bel Canto particularly popular amongst listeners seeking modern system integration without sacrificing genuine audiophile performance.

Bel Canto Product Range

The Bel Canto range includes integrated amplifiers, DACs, streamers, pre-amplifiers, power amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and network-based digital audio solutions. Products including the e.One series and Black series combine compact dimensions with substantial power output, high-resolution streaming capability, and advanced digital connectivity.

Many Bel Canto models are designed as highly flexible system hubs, incorporating DAC functionality, analogue inputs, and streaming integration within elegant low-profile enclosures. For customers seeking high-end performance with modern efficiency and minimalist design, Bel Canto remains one of the most respected and intelligently engineered brands in contemporary audio.

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