Rockna Wavedream Reference

10 years ago, we launched the Wavedream DAC, a device that has defined our identity and left a mark on the discerned audiophile. The Wavedream Reference is more than an evolution of our DAC, it elevates the story of our company and team because it pushes the limits of custom digital to analog conversion through proper engineering, performance, design and sound quality. As a culmination of years of experience and with so many technological advancements, the Reference warranted a complete makeover of the Rockna brand, it is just that special.

Each relevant component or subsystem of the Reference is defined by Rockna proprietary hardware and custom software. We accepted no limitations from off-the-shelf solutions like DAC chips, OEM streaming modules or signal op-amps. As always, we stayed true to our philosophy of presenting products with a high degree of originality and elegant technical solutions.


Hardware

    AMD ZynQ SoC with custom Rockna firmware
    R2R discrete DAC modules RD-1 MK2 x 4
    27-bit FPGA driven combined switches
    Optimized clock manager Femtovox 2
    Mirrored clock distribution
    Low-noise and fine-tuned power supply
    Local regulation on critical nodes
    Discrete regulation for analog stages
    Very large capacitor buffer
    Copper shielded audio grade transformers
    Critical paths with tight impedance control
    Hardware FPGA upsampling
    Proprietary Digital-PLL topology, ASRC-free
    Fully discrete output stage, standard version
    32-bit ultrafine volume control
    LAN, USB, I2S, SPDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink inputs
    RCA and XLR outputs
    THD -100 dB (-3 dB); DNR 132 dB
    MAX. OUTPUT 2.3V RMS (RCA) 4.6V RMS (XLR)
    Full aluminum chassis, matt black or matt silver
    Dimensions: 450 x 390 x 105 mm, 10 kg

Software

    Rockna custom Linux kernel
    Roon bridge, Upnp, OpenHome
    Airplay, HQPNAA, Spotify Connect
    Fully configurable I2S input port
    Selectable DSD bandwidth
    Android & iOS mobile control app
    Firmware updates over internet