DAC-Z8

Functional overview

ESS Sabre flagship ES9038Pro 32 bits D\A converter chip.

The 3rd generation XMOS XU316 with higher performance and faster speed.

High precision, low jitter dual clock oscillators synchronous processing.

OPA1612*8 I/V operational amplifier circuit, 8-channel shunt compensation technology.

Up to DSD512 Native, PCM768KHz@32Bit decoding.

Optical, Coaxial and USB support MQA full decoding and rendering.

Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.0 module supports APTX HD/LDAC protocol.

Fully balanced audio architecture, differential amplifier circuit and professional calibration.

High-performance headphone amp output, 16-300 ohm headphone driver.

3-inch LCD screen, with diverse VU meter modes.

Low ripple power supply to ensure a purer power source.

Exclusive mobile phone controller APP for global control.

Specs

Model

EverSolo DAC-Z8

Display Screen

3-inch LCD Screen

Chassis

Aviation aluminum alloy

DAC

ES 9038Pro

Audio Processor

XMOS XU316

OPA Chip

OPA1612*10

Power Supply

Low noise switching power supply

Bluetooth Audio Input

Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0
Support SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC Bluetooth protocol

USB-B DAC Input

Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA

USB-C DAC Input

Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA

Optical Audio Input

Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA

Coaxial Audio Input

Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA

Analog Audio Output

Preamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA;
Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-ended

USB Port

USB2.0*1（only for firmware upgrade）

Control Methods

Remote control, mobile APP control and knob control

Headphone Impedance

16-300Ω （low gain mode:16-32Ω/high gain mode: 32-300Ω）

XLR Audio Characteristics

Output level(Vrms): 4.1Vrms@0dBFS
THD+N@A-wt: 0.000062%@1kHz（-124dB@1kHz）
THD+N@No-wt：0.000069%@1kHz（-123dB@1kHz）
Noise@No-wt: <1.2uVrms
SNR @No-wt: 133dB@1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz(±0.1dB)
Crosstalk: -130dB@1kHz
DNR @No-wt: 133dB@1kHz

RCA Audio Characteristics

Output level (Vrms): 2.3Vrms@0dBFS
THD+N@A-wt: 0.000086%@1kHz(-121dB@1kHz)
THD+)@No-wt: 0.000097%@1kHz(-120dB@1kHz)
Noise @No-wt: <1.5uVrms
SNR @No-wt: 126dB@1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz(±0.1dB)
Crosstalk: -123dB@1kHz
DNR@No-wt: 126dB@1kHz

Headphone
(low gain mode)

Output level(Vrms): 1.2Vrms@0dBFS
Maximum undistorted power: 45 mW@32Ω
THD+N@A-wt: 0.00015%@1kHz(-116dB@1kHz)
THD+N@No-wt: 0.00018%@1kHz(-115dB@1kHz)
Noise @No-wt: <2uVrms
SNR@No-wt: 124dB@1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz(±0.1dB)
DNR @No-wt: 119dB@1kHz

Headphone
(high gain mode)

Output level(Vrms): 2.8Vrms@0dBFS
Maximum undistorted power: 26 mW@300Ω
THD+N@A-wt: 0.00016%@1kHz(-116dB@1kHz)
THD+N@No-wt: 0.00016%@1kHz(-116dB@1kHz)
Noise@No-wt: <2uVrms
SNR@No-wt: 124dB@1kHz
Frequency response): 20Hz-20kHz(±0.1dB)
DNR @No-wt: 124dB@1kHz

Power Input

AC 110~240V 50/60Hz

Rated Power

9W

Dimensions

270mm(W) * 187mm(D)* 50mm(H)

Packing List

Remote control*1, power cable*1, USB cable*1, product manual*1