ES9038Pro DAC
The heart of the DAC-Z8, its digital-to-analog conversion stage, is equipped with an excellent ESS ES9038Pro chip. This ensures low distortion and noise for a truly convincing high-fidelity music experience. In addition, the DAC-Z8’s audio circuitry is specifically calibrated to deliver its full potential.
XMOS XU316 USB Interface
The USB input of the DAC-Z8 is combined with an XMOS XU316 interface, which is able to process audio data quickly and efficiently for optimal signal transmission. This chip also supports high-resolution streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512 Native, as well as MQA files.
MQA
The EverSolo DAC-Z8 supports the decoding of MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files from its USB, Toslink optical and coaxial inputs. This format allows to enjoy a sound quality as close as possible to the original studio recording.
High precision clocks
The DAC-Z8 is equipped with two very high precision clocks on the frequencies 45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz. These allow you to enjoy a high quality decoding, ensuring a very low jitter for a detailed and precise sound.
Optimized I/V circuit
The I/V circuit of the DAC-Z8 consists of 8 OPA1612 OPAs. It uses multi-channel signal shunting compensation technology, with the 8 OPAs corresponding to the 8 output channels of the I/V conversion stage, ultimately providing a two-channel parallel output. In addition to the high-precision resistors, this circuitry assists in the lossless amplification of the XLR, RCA and headphone outputs, improving channel separation, dynamic range and sonic integrity.
Amplifier circuit & Balanced preamp output
The DAC-Z8’s analog audio circuitry is fully balanced. The XLR, RCA and headphone outputs are all processed by a balanced differential amplifier circuit for low noise and improved channel separation. The high-fidelity preamplifier circuitry provides precise and efficient volume control.
Bluetooth 5.0
In addition to a complete connectivity, the DAC-Z8 has a Bluetooth 5.0 Qualcomm QCC5125 receiver, which allows you to broadcast your music remotely, from a smartphone or a tablet for example, while supporting the codecs of high-resolution transmission aptX HD and LDAC for a high quality restitution in wireless.
Digital DSP filters
The EverSolo DAC-Z8 offers no less than 7 PCM filters and 4 DSD filters. These allow you to adapt the sound reproduction of the device according to your listening preferences and your audio system
Headphone Amplifier
The DAC-Z8’s headphone amplifier also performs very well and is capable of providing comfortable power to accompany headphones with impedance from 16 to 300Ω without difficulty. This one also has a two-step gain control to accommodate both demanding headphones and more sensitive earphones.
Control app
The DAC-Z8 can be controlled via the free EverSolo Control App available on Android and iOS. The latter allows access to the vast majority of the parameters available on the device.
| 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 |