Sorry, I can not find Google translation for the power source & design, and wish someone else can help.

全新設計的電源系統 音響系統裡的電源，極其重要。我們為DA005設計了高級電源再生系統，猶如兩個蓄水塘，一組放水的時候另一組蓄水，循環交替。在精心設計的控制邏輯下，蓄、放是完全隔絕的，互不影響，從而可以在很大程度上避免市電雜訊對DAC主電路的影響。而另一方面，由於使用傳統的鐵芯電源變壓器供電的電路都存在負載調整率差的問題，進而導致聲音動態被壓縮，密度不足，新的電源系統則不存在這種問題，安靜、充沛、高素質的能源供給DAC電路，可以重播出最為真實的聲音。 DAC供電電路中，我們大量使用了凌特...

Correct, no overheating, my question is "does LKS solve this problem?"

Does LKS already does a upgrade and solve a problem of the over-temperature (heat) by move away the I/V? How?

Dear abrahavt, have you tried LKS MD-003 mk2? I guess you are saying about the 004, since a FAN IS USED. I HAVE COPE DOWN A SHORT PIECE from HONG KONG forum, users complain about the heat, it cause unlock besides reducing SQ. "但更明確的一點是個人聽感~~9038的溫度高到大約46度以上的話音質真的要折損不少,相對之下40度的表現是全面勝出毋容置疑," My...

Yes, in the head -Fi MH-DA003 thread, I read lots of pages of 003 modified, thanks to BoBB. That is an early version, the late version of Mk2 uses two ES 9028pro, that MK2 version is what I am interested of, may sacrifices ajust a bit of SQ to earn some thermal stability. Check through google...

The factory explanation is not entirely valid. The previous DAC cases consume 10-30mA, but the 9038pro consumes 100mA. So, it is not exactly the same situation, they should know it. The differences in heat among ES 9018, 9028 pro, and 9038pro are quite obvious as indicted by B0BB. If the SQ...

Any solution for the heat around 9038 pro DAC chips and the I/Vs (100mA)? How long the board may last?

or try the LKS MD003 mk2, it also has two ESS9028pro with two transformers and a different USB board (not the XMOS)..

how you want to use it with USB DDC?

I may just suggest to try the Gustard X20 (no U) +LKS USB-100+LKS LPS-25, just suggestion, not use XMOS, though USB-100 is expensive.

Hi guys, may I ask a question? To avoid the pitful USB XMOS U8 input and cost a lot to build a better USB DDC with clean power, how can I use coax, RCA, or HDMi from my portable PC (widow 10) to the Gustard X20 pro (no U)? Can you disclose the sequence/ steps here if it is possible, thanks.

Thanks, PitBul34, I have to repeats lots of AB test to grip the differences. My first impression listening through my ASUS sound card and microlab active speakers from my Desk Top computer is, LKS 004 is more dynamic and with better resolutions. It seems OPPO has compromise something for the...

Have anyone compare to or own a LKS MH-004 DAC? It costs lot more. 004 use twin ESS 9038pro for stereo and run at higher current (much warmer in temperature). I was seriously consider to buy the MH-004 till SONIC DAC comes out.