Legacy Audio Wavelet II DAC, Preamplifier, and Processor
The Legacy Audio Wavelet 2 is a control preamp, a high-end DAC, a 2/3/4-way digital crossover with time alignment and a speaker correction system that will literally “learn” your room.
In an ideal world you would hear the music exactly as it was intended to be heard. But rooms are not perfect and resonances play havoc below 500Hz. The Wavelet processor will analyze your room and make the calculations to reduce resonant energy as late as 40msecs. The improvement in tonal balance and pitch definition is not subtle.
Already have a favorite DAC with a volume control? How about a big vinyl collection? Analog lovers can take advantage of balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA inputs without concern of digital artifacts. An anodizing circuit corrects for the the pre-ringing native to CODECs. Wavelet 2 has adequate headroom to handle these higher level signals while functioning as a crossover and compensating for room resonances. Wavelet processes at 64 bits of depth in a domain more than one trillion times finer in resolution than that of a standard CD.
The Wavelet 2 is by design upgradable. The unit can download firmware updates directly when you choose.
Setup is simple, and the Wavelet 2 is easily controlled with the included App that runs in your iPad/iPhone/Android or other smart device. Wavelet comes with a precision calibrated microphone and a Wi-Fi adapter that allows you to work wirelessly with the Wavelet. Wavelet 2 easily integrates in any system.
Analog InputsTwo pairs of Stereo balanced inputs on XLR connectors. Input sensitivity without attenuation 0 dBFS*1 = 1 dBV*2, input impedance 20 kOhm.
Two pairs of Stereo unbalanced inputs on RCA connectors.
Input sensitivity without attenuation 0 dBFS*1 = 1 dBV*2
Input impedance 100 kOhm.
Analog attenuation available in three steps of -3 dB, -6 dB and -12 dB for an input sensitivity of respectively 0 dBFS = 4 dBV, 7 dBV or 12dBV.
One XLR Measurement microphone input, 48 Vdc Phantom power.
DigitalAsynchronous USB audio, 32 bit, 44.1 – 384 kHz
AES/EBU & SPDIF, 24 bit, 192kHz
TosLink, 24 bit 96kHz
ProcessingDSP: Analog Devices, internal processing sample rate 192kHz, bit depth 64 bits
Outputs Analog8 balanced output channels on 8 XLR connectors. 0 dBFS*1 = 8 dBV*2 , 33 Ohm output impedance.
An analog output level increase of 6 dB is available through internal jumpers offering 0 dBFS = 14 dBV
8 unbalanced output channels on 8 RCA connectors. 0 dBFS*1 = 8 dBV*2, 33 Ohm output impedance.
CommunicationREST control API over Ethernet, Control4 driver available, Trigger input and output, 12 Vdc on, 0Vdc off, WiFi
Physical Dimensions 445 mm W x 301 mm D x 95 mm H / 17.52” W x 11.85” D x 3.74 H Weight 6.1 kg / 13.5 lbs
The Legacy Wavelet 2 assures that all frequencies arrive with perfect timing and decay naturally, without lingering.
Specs
Analog Inputs:
Two pair Stereo balanced XLR inputs
Two pair Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs
One Measurement microphone XLR input
Digital Inputs:
USB audio, 32 bit, 44.1 – 384 kHz
AES/EBU & SPDIF, 24 bit, 192kHz
TosLink, 24 bit 96kHz
Analog Outputs:
8 balanced output channels on 8 XLR connectors. 0 dBFS*1 = 8 dBV*2 , 33 Ohm output impedance
8 unbalanced output channels on 8 RCA connectors. 0 dBFS*1 = 8 dBV*2, 33 Ohm output impedance.
Analog Input Adjustments:
Balanced input sensitivity without attenuation 0 dBFS*1 = 1 dBV*2, input impedance 20 kOhm
Unbalanced input sensitivity without attenuation 0 dBFS*1 = 1 dBV*2, input impedance 100 kOhm
Analog attenuation available in three steps of -3 dB, -6 dB and -12 dB for an input sensitivity of 0 dBFS = 4 dBV, 7 dBV or 12dBV respectively
Processor:
Analog Devices, Internal processing sample rate 192kHz, bit depth 64 bits
Measurement Microphone: Included
Control Interface:
Legacy Wavelet app, included. Running on iOS, Android, iPad, Mac or PC device.
Control Connections:
Wi-Fi or Ethernet CAT5/CAT6 connection
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches): 4.125 x 17.5 x 12
Weight: 13.5 lbs
