Totaldac Revolutionizes Audio with D1-Driver-Sublime: The No Volume Control Design That's Changing the Game
By HiFi Editorial22 October 2025
Key Highlights
Designed specifically to bridge DACs and amplifiers, emphasizing analog driver functionality for modern audio systems.
Features no volume control, relying on the DAC's remote for user-friendly, low-noise sound adjustment.
Includes an analog attenuation switch (-15.5dB) for precise gain control with high-quality resistors.
Totaldac has announced the launch of its latest innovation - the D1-Driver-sublime. This new product is an advanced amplifier driver, specifically designed for audio systems that primarily utilize a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) as their source.
Key Features of the D1-Driver-Sublime:
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Analog Driver Functionality: Primarily serving as a connection between a DAC and an amplifier, the D1-Driver-sublime is an analog driver that addresses the ongoing debate about the benefits of using a preamp in modern audio systems.
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No Volume Control Design: Unique to the D1-Driver-sublime is its lack of a volume control feature, a deliberate choice to rely on the DAC's volume control. This design is intended to deliver the best sound quality with minimal noise and user-friendly volume control from the DAC's remote.
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Advanced System Gain Control: The device includes an analog attenuation feature of -15.5dB, useful when the overall system gain is too high. This feature is activated via a switch on the rear panel, utilizing precision resistors for accurate control.
Technical Specifications:
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Versions Available: The D1-Driver-sublime comes in a one-box stereo version with RCA inputs and outputs, and a two-box monobloc version with additional XLR inputs and outputs.
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Class A Design: The device boasts a high bias current Class A design, ensuring natural low output impedance and low distortion.
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Low Noise Level: Thanks to its discrete design and external power supply, the D1-Driver-sublime achieves an extremely low noise level.
Customization Options:
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Damping Feet: Optional custom damping feet are available for improved sound quality.
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Output Choices: Users can opt for additional outputs for various components like subwoofers or headphone amplifiers.
Pricing and Availability:
The Totaldac D1-Driver-sublime is now available for purchase. For more details on pricing and availability, interested customers are encouraged to visit Totaldac's official website or authorized dealers.
This release marks a significant development in Totaldac's product line, offering audiophiles and music enthusiasts a new level of audio experience with enhanced sound quality, dynamic range, and minimal distortion.
