Behringer DCX2496 customised

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I've had this unit since about 2008 and it has performed flawlessly. Over the years I have modified it with help from Linear Audio in the Netherlands to maximise its potential.

This is truly a flexible and powerful unit. It can be: a DAC, a crossover, an equaliser, a DSP processor, a preamp - or all of the above. 

It has 6 balanced outputs and three balanced inputs, with one configurable analog or stereo digital over AES/EBU up to 24bit 96khz. Internal processing is carried out at 24bit/96khz.

The most common scenario would be stereo digital input with stereo three way outputs for active crossover duty. Delay, phase, crossover slopes, parametric EQ, compressor/limiters, it's all there. If you run active with a digital source, or are wanting to experiment with DIY speaker design, this is what you want.

The basic story here is that Behringer (I know, yuck) built an amazingly capable DSP but didn't get too ambitious in the analog domain. 

This is where some capable Dutch fellas stepped in, and put together some top notch mods. 

So from Jan Didden via pilgham audio, first of all was the active output board which equipped the outputs with remote controllable ANALOG attenuation and gain post the DACs, and much higher quality output with lower distortion and noise floor. This is a game changer and brings this unit to high quality status. Super high quality parts are used in this board.

This was purchased and installed as a kit in about 2013.

Fast forward to about 2019 and I decided to go further, adding again from Pilgham Audio:

Linear regulated power supply with outboard transformer

Upgraded VREG for the DACs

Upgraded Clock/SRC

I also took the opportunity to recap the DAC board with Panasonic electrolytics. I made a custom external enclosure for the transformer and laser engraved the details so it's not just a nondescript black box. 

All up I spent about $1200 on mod kits, plus labour hours. It punches way above it's humble original price.

I you run active or are interested in doing so - this is a brilliant way to go as it can sit directly between your digital source and your power amplification, being a remote controlled preamp after the active output mod.

Any questions, please ask. Fantastic condition, just the display is a bit wonky but it always was from factory and it never bothered me too much.

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