D-1 ver.2

The D-1 ver.2 is designed for the listener who finds conventional digital audio clinical or fatiguing, acting as a portal to the raw emotional weight of a recording. Positioned as the entry point to the Soulnote Series 1 digital range, it distils the sophisticated engineering of the flagship 3 Series into a compact, uncompromising chassis. It is the ideal companion for those who demand that their digital collection mirrors the breathing, vibrant qualities of a master tape. At the heart of the D-1 ver.2 lies a fully dual-monaural design, where two ESS ES9038PRO DAC chips operate in complete independence. Eschewing the industry-standard reliance on digital oversampling and aggressive brick-wall filters, Soulnote employs a proprietary non-oversampling mode that protects the integrity of the original waveform on the time axis. This minimalist approach ensures that timing accuracy and spatial coherence remain untainted by digital processing artefacts. The analogue output stage is equally ambitious, featuring the refined New Type-R circuit adapted from the flagship E-3 phono equalizer. By utilising a resistor-based IV conversion stage and a non-negative feedback regulator, the unit achieves an open, fast, and vivid sound signature. It presents instruments with exceptional separation and natural tonal colour, stripping away the artificial gloss often applied to digital signals in favour of an honest, organic, and deeply immersive musical presentation.