MANTAX

The exceptional dual-mono DAC

Perfectly matched to the DreamPlay X, with two lines of conversion processors, tube and transistor outputs, and an external ELEKTRA power supply.

produit noir kalista

A TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION

MANTAX features the luxurious desgin of the legendary Kalista products manufactured in our workshops for over 30 years.

It is like always made exclusively from high quality materials. The chassis and housing are made from a mix of aluminium, acrylate and Stainless steel, giving the device exceptional decoupling qualities.

MANTAX is a versatile device capable of delivering 24 differents sound profiles.

Electronic board components are soldered by hand and the units are assembled in our workshop by Métronome Technologie’s technicians.

2 FINISHES AVAILABLE

Mantax Black Pearl by Kalista

Black Pearl Finish

Mantax Diamond by Kalista

Diamond Finish

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Kalista Mantax back

Conversion processors

REFERENCE

  • AKM: AK4499EX
  • ESS: ES9039MPRO

RANGE

  • AKM: High-End
  • ESS: High-End

THD+N

  • AKM: -124 dB
  • ESS: -122 dB

DYNAMIC RANGE

  • AKM: S/N 135 dB
  • ESS: S/N 137 dB

Amplification stage

  • Tube
  • Transistor

Analog outputs

RCA

  • Output impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Max. output level (0 dB): 3 V

XLR

  • Output impedance: 150 Ohms
  • Max. output level (0 dB): 3 V

Display

  • Size: 3 inches
  • Resolution: 432 x 432
  • Screen touch: Yes

Digital inputs

I2S

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native

S/PDIF

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP

AES/EBU

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP

Toslink

  • PCM: 44.1 to 192 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 DoP

USB

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD512 Native

 

General specifications

  • Power consumption: 25 Watts
  • Standby power consumption: 20 Watts
  • Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C
  • Operating humidity: 5% to 90%
  • USB: 1 port USB 2.0 (for device update)
  • Weight drive: 27,7 kg
  • Weight Elektra: 12,5 Kg
  • Dimensions (drive): 445 x 120 x 420 mm
  • Dimensions (Elektra): 420 x 70 x 430 mm (PSU Low profile) – 420 x 85 x 425 mm (PSU tower)

Available accessories

  • Anti-vibrations Silent base 
  • Classic Tripod furniture
  • Can be customized (on request)

DREAMPLAY X EN DÉTAILS

MANTAX ON DÉTAILS

MANTAX PRESENTATION