Digital Audio
Digital Technology has evolved to offer an exceptional combination of musicality and convenience
Audio Foundations has carefully curated an assortment of products and vendor partnerships that allow us to offer Digital Audio devices for Streaming, playing CD's and SACD's, as well as CD ripping. We focus on products and brands that deliver exceptional performance for the respective price point as well as devices that are relatively intuitive to operate within a product category that is not always user friendly, and in some cases un-necessarily complicated. After all making it easy to experience high quality music reproduction just seems right.
An industry leader for Streamers
The Bluesound Operating system (BluOS) and streaming devices, lead the way in performance and value
Bluesound is not a computer company masquerading as an audio company. Products are developed by audiophiles for audiophiles, yet the simplicity allows anyone to easily enjoy the extensive music library's and content available with a plethora of streaming services available today. Bluesound players are compatible with just about every digital format that is available. Bluesound was founded in 2013 as part of Lenbook Industry's portfolio and leverages the experience and discipline of other Lenbrook audio brands such as NAD and PSB.
Bluesound Models on display
NODE NANO
The most affordable Bluesound streamer player that delivers a new level of performance to the sub $300 price class. ESS ES9039Q2M Saber DAC built in with RCA audio output. Optical, coaxial, and USB outputs allow for expandability and connectivity to other DAC's and digital components.
NODE N132
The latest updated version on the original Bluesound NODE that has lead the industry since 2013 now with re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance. All the connectivity of the NANO plus a THX AAA Headphone Amplifier, HDMI eARC input, and DSD playback
NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer
The ICON is the Bluesound flagship streamer designed for the audio obsessed. Dual-mono design with 2 X ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC's and Balanced XLR outputs. A sleek aluminum chassis and a 5" full-color HD display. Highly recommended and competitive with products 2x and 3x its price.
VAULT 2i
Rip it. Download it. Store it. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CD's to the internal 2TB storage drive combined with all the flexibility of a NODE streamer.
NAD Digital
NAD combines award winning legendary audio performance with BluOS convenience
Since NAD was founded in 1972 their brand has been synonymous with blending exceptional sounding audio equipment with affordable prices. This NAD philosophy combined with the technology of sister company Bluesound takes the performance value ration to an entirely new level.
Featured NAD Digital products
C 700 V2
An exceptional one box audio solution in a small footprint. A built in High-resolution DAC and BluOS streamer along with a built in amplifier means you connect speakers and you're ready to listen. Phono input and pre-amp output allow for expandability and flexibility.
C 658
A full features BluOS streamer, DAC, and pre-amp all in one. The pre-amp offers complete system connectivity and convenience with 2 analog inputs, 4 digital inputs, and a Phono input. RCA and Balanced pre-outs as well as dual subwoofer outputs.
MDC2 BluOS D
A large portion of NAD integrated amplifiers can be ordered with the BluOS steaming module included, or it can be added at a later date via the MDC2 expansion slot.
C 538 Compact Disc Player
NAD veteran engineers know exactly where to spend just a little extra money for a better quality part, in order to extract the very best sound from a Compact Disc. The NAD C 538 is just the product to get great sound from your CD collection at a modest price.
Project Digital
Audio Foundations is proud to feature Project RS2 Series digital components
We use the Project DAC Box RS2 and Power Box RS2 linear power supply to deliver extremely musical lifelike performance from digital sources
Project Reference Digital system
DAC Box RS2 Balanced Dual-Mono D/A Converter
DAC Box RS2 Balanced Dual-Mono D/A Converter
DAC Box RS2 Balanced Dual-Mono D/A Converter
A reference DAC with Advanced re-clocking powered by XMOS chip with Muli-Core RISC architecture. Dual Mono 2x ESS9038Q2M chip set and 8 Digital filters with remote adjustability. 6-digital inputs, USB, I2S, HDMI, AES/EBU, Toslink, S/PDIF Coax. Output stage switchable between 6922 tube stage or solid state.
Power Box RS2
DAC Box RS2 Balanced Dual-Mono D/A Converter
DAC Box RS2 Balanced Dual-Mono D/A Converter
The Power Box RS2 Linear PowerSupply is the perfect upgrade to take the DAC BOX RS2 or other Project Reference digital components to the optimum performance level.
Shanling
Shanling delivers exceptional performance and value for disc playback needs
Shanling is a Chinese audio company with more than 20 years of experience in DAC-AMPS and DAP production. While their portfolio is diverse, they remain committed to Transports and devices for digital disc including an obsession to manufacture models to compete for best in the world, "Shanling T35". We have found Shanling products that perform well ahead of there price point.
Shanling Models Featured on Display
SCD1.3 SACD/CD Multifunction Player
The Shanling SCD1.3 is a High End SACD player without the high end price. It features the AFM AK4499EX DAC & AK4191 Modulator. RCA and Balanced XLR audio outputs. It also has digital inputs so it can also be used as an external DAC for other digital sources. This is an excellent solution to get maximum enjoyment from your CD collection and explore the world of SACD.
CR60 CD Transport Ripper
High performance CD transport to deliver clean, accurate, and reliable playback when connected to a DAC. CD Ripping functionality converts CD's into high quality digital formats for easy storage and playback. Supports multiple file formats, Rip CD's to WAV, FLAC, or MP3. USB Connectivity as well as Optical and Coax Digital outputs