Legacy Audio Wavelet DAC/Preamp/Crossover
Best room-correction solution for dedicated high-end audio enthusiasts.
The Legacy Audio Wavelet is a sophisticated control preamp, high-end DAC, and digital crossover designed to optimize audio playback. It analyzes your room's acoustics to reduce resonant energy, improving tonal balance and pitch definition. The Wavelet supports analog inputs via XLR and RCA, and digital inputs via USB, SPDIF, and TosLink. It features 56-bit internal processing and offers upgradable firmware. Control is managed through a dedicated app on smart devices, with a precision microphone and Wi-Fi adapter included for wireless operation. This unit is specifically designed for use with Legacy Audio speaker models.
$5800.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
41
/ 118
#41 in Loudspeaker Management Systems
Price vs Category Average
+62%
Above average
Analog Inputs
22
/ pairs Stereo balanced (XLR), pairs Stereo unbalanced (RCA)
Who it's for
- Minimalists seeking a clean, consolidated high-end audio chain
- Audiophiles struggling with challenging room acoustics and reflections
- Performance seekers wanting maximum coherence from their speaker systems
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers prioritizing value over luxury performance
- Casual listeners intimidated by complex technical calibration processes
- Component swappers who prefer modular, future-proof audio systems
Performance breakdown
Room Correction Precision
Advanced acoustic analysis effectively eliminates resonant energy for a balanced soundstage.
Digital Crossover Versatility
Sophisticated multi-way alignment ensures perfect timing and natural frequency decay.
DAC Signal Integrity
High-bit depth processing maintains exceptional clarity across all digital input sources.
System Integration
Seamlessly optimizes performance when paired with Legacy Audio speaker ecosystems.
Interface Usability
Dedicated app control simplifies complex calibration for a streamlined user experience.
Future-Proofing
Direct firmware updates ensure the internal processing remains current and relevant.
Key Specs
Analog Inputs
2 pairs Stereo balanced (XLR), 2 pairs Stereo unbalanced (RCA)
Measurement Microphone Input
1 XLR with 48 Vdc Phantom power
Digital Inputs
Asynchronous USB audio (24 bit, 44.1 – 96 kHz, PCM up to 352.8 kHz), SPDIF (24 bit, 44.1-96kHz), TosLink (24 bit, 44.1-96kHz)
DSP
Analog Devices, 96kHz internal processing sample rate, 56 bits bit depth
Analog Outputs
8 balanced channels (XLR), 8 unbalanced channels (RCA)
Output Impedance
33 Ohm
Dimensions
445 mm W x 301 mm D x 95 mm H / 17.52” W x 11.85” D x 3.74 H
Weight
6.1 kg / 13.5 lbs
Features
- Room correction system that learns and adapts to your room's acoustics
- 2/3/4-way digital crossover with time alignment
- Apodizing circuit corrects for pre-ringing native to CODECs
- Handles higher level analog signals without concern of digital artifacts
- Firmware is upgradable via direct download
- Easy setup and control via dedicated app for smart devices
- Includes precision calibrated microphone and Wi-Fi adapter for wireless operation
- Assures all frequencies arrive with perfect timing and decay naturally
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Legacy Audio Wavelet for its exceptional audio quality and transformative impact on their sound systems. Reviewers frequently highlight its sophisticated digital to analog conversion and precise crossover capabilities, which elevate the listening experience to new levels of clarity and detail. The integrated room correction is often cited as a key feature, simplifying complex system optimization and delivering a remarkably coherent soundstage. Users appreciate how it streamlines multiple components into one powerful, high performance unit, offering significant sonic improvements.
Know before you buy
While the Wavelet is specifically engineered to optimize Legacy Audio speaker systems, its advanced crossover and room correction capabilities can technically be applied to other high-end loudspeaker setups. However, you will achieve the best results and easiest integration when using it with Legacy Audio speakers designed for its specific crossover profiles.
The Wavelet uses an included precision microphone to measure your room's unique acoustic signature. It then applies 56-bit processing to reduce resonant energy and correct timing issues, ensuring that all frequencies reach your ears at the correct time for a more balanced, natural sound.
No, the system is designed for convenience and is managed entirely through a dedicated app on your smart device. The included Wi-Fi adapter allows for wireless control, making the setup and calibration process straightforward.
Yes, the Wavelet is a versatile hub that supports a wide range of inputs. It features balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog inputs, alongside digital connectivity via USB, SPDIF, and TosLink.
The apodizing circuit is designed to correct for pre-ringing, which is a common artifact found in many digital audio codecs. By addressing this at the source, the Wavelet helps produce a cleaner, more accurate sound that avoids the harshness sometimes associated with digital playback.
Yes, the Wavelet is designed with longevity in mind. Firmware is easily upgradable via direct download, allowing you to benefit from future performance improvements or feature updates as they become available.
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