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Mantax
Kalista's reference D/A converter: switch between two converter chipsets and between tube and transistor output stages, with 24 selectable digital filters — one DAC with many voices. Hand-built in France.
Key Features
- Two user-selectable converter chipsets — AKM AK4499EX and ESS ES9039MPRO — switchable at the touch of a button
- Two selectable output stages: tube (valve) and transistor (solid-state)
- 24 selectable sound profiles via internal digital filtering
- Proprietary I²S data protocol carrying audio up to native DSD
- Full digital input array: S/PDIF, AES/EBU, TOSLINK, I²S and USB
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs (XLR and RCA)
- Dedicated external Elektra power supply
- Available in Black Pearl and Diamond finishes
- Hand-soldered and assembled in France
Design & Build
The Mantax carries the build language Kalista has refined over thirty years: a chassis and housing combining aluminium, acrylate and stainless steel for exceptional decoupling. Electronic boards are hand-soldered and each unit is assembled by Métronome Technologie's technicians in France.
System Pairing
Developed as the dedicated partner for the Kalista DreamPlay X transport, connected over a proprietary I²S link, and equally suited to any high-quality digital source.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | D/A converter (tube and transistor outputs) |
| Converter / DAC | AKM AK4499EX and ESS ES9039MPRO (user-selectable) |
| Sound profiles | 24 (selectable) |
| Supported formats | High-resolution PCM and DSD (native DSD via proprietary I²S) |
| Networking | Not applicable |
| Digital inputs | S/PDIF, AES/EBU, TOSLINK, I²S, USB |
| Digital outputs | — |
| Analogue outputs | RCA (unbalanced), XLR (balanced) |
| Max. output level | 3 V (0 dB) |
| Power supply | External Elektra module |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | Main unit 445 × 125 × 420 mm; Elektra PSU 160 × 440 × 430 mm |
| Weight | Main unit 17 kg; Elektra PSU 22 kg |
| Power consumption | 25 W (20 W standby) |
| Finish options | Black Pearl, Diamond |
