The Kora DAC140 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter that combines precision engineering with musical finesse. Featuring AKM’s advanced upsampler, the signal is upsampled to 768 kHz for cleaner filtering and greater fidelity. A ROHM DAC handles 32-bit conversion while Kora’s exclusive Square Tube® technology ensures smooth, natural dynamics. With a pure analog output filter and phase-respectful design, the DAC140 delivers remarkable spatialisation and a truly three-dimensional soundstage. Key Features Advanced Upsampling: AKM upsampler processes signals to 768 kHz for superior digital filtering. High-Resolution Conversion: ROHM DAC with 32-bit / 768 kHz performance. Square Tube® Technology: Ensures smooth, precise, and natural musicality. Pure Analog Output Filter: Maintains phase accuracy for exceptional spatialisation. Versatile Connectivity: Includes RCA, XLR, TOSLINK, and USB inputs with balanced and unbalanced outputs. The Listening Room Difference We’re a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you’re visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don’t just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale. Specifications General Overall Dimension 118 × 420 × 355 mm Chassis Size Only 100 × 420 × 340 mm Unit Weight 6 kg Manufacturer’s Warranty 5 years Materials Aluminium and steel Finish Mineral grey Accessories Power cord, remote, instructions Construction & Design Toulouse, Occitania region, France Electronic Features Power Supply IEC socket, 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz Consumption (Stand-by) < 0.5 W Consumption (Normal Operation) < 40 W High Voltages +240 V stabilised / -240 V stabilised Tube Heating 12 V DC (regulated, referenced to ground) Sampling Frequency 768 kHz (upsampler: AKM) Conversion 32 bits (converter: ROHM) Inputs & Outputs Digital Inputs 4 × RCA, 2 × XLR, 2 × TOSLINK, 1 × USB-B Analog Outputs RCA sockets, XLR sockets Performance Bandwidth 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz Internal Impedance (Output) < 50 Ω
