Hey Guys
This is a great way to get into DSD playback (Sabre ES9018) at a VERY reasonable price. Plays pretty much everything you can throw at it from PCM up to 32bit / 384khz to DSDx128.
Here are specs from the website:
Parameterss:
DAC Specifications:
ESS Technology ES9018 Sabre Reference 32-bit DAC
8 mono to 2 stereo configuration,four D/A converters per channel
Digital Input:
Coaxial:
PCM:16-24bit /44.1、48、88.2、96、176.4、192 kHz
DOP:DOP64
Optical:
PCM:16-24bit /44.1、48、88.2、96、176.4、192 kHz
DOP:DOP64
AES/EBU:
PCM:16-24bit /44.1、48、88.2、96、176.4、192 kHz
DOP:DOP64
IIS:
PCM:16-32bit /44.1、48、88.2、96、176.4、192 、352.8、384kHz
DSD:DSD64、DSD128
DOP:DOP64、DOP128
USB: 16-32bit / 44.1、48、88.2、96、176.4、192、352.8、384 kHz
DSDx64(2.8224MHz)、DSDx128(5.6448MHz)
Analog output:
RCA output level: 2.5 Vrms @ 0dBFS
XLR Output Level: 5 Vrms @ 0dBFS (XLR interface definition: 1 to 2 hot, 3 cold)
Frequency response of: 20-20K Hz +/- 0.15dB
Power requirements:
Power Supply: AC 230V 50 / 60Hz (AC 115V 50 / 60Hz)
Power consumption: <25W
Machine size (not including protruding parts):313 * 190 * 70mm
Packing dimensions: 385 * 280 * 150mm
Gross Weight: 4KG
Works great and cosmetics are good with the exception of nick on the top left of the faceplace. Looking for $325 shipped in the lower 48.
Thanks,
Jim