South Korean brand for Hi-Fi audio PC-based components has released the new flagship DAC& with wireless HD Audio (aptX-HD codec over Bluetooth 5.0), 1.5W@32Ohms power output and dedicated ASIO driver.
Full specs:
Hardawre part:
- D/A Converter: ESS9018K2M
Type: 32-bit Hyperstream Reference Stereo DAC
DNR: 127㏈
THD+N: -120㏈ - OPAMP:
Operating Voltage: ±12V(with DC Adapter), ±5V(USB Bus Power), Inverted circuits
I/V Converter: MUSES8920E (SMD x 2)
Differential Amplifier: LME49720NA (DIP)
Line Out: OPA2134PA (DIP)
Headphone Out: TPA6120A2 (SMD) - Bluetooth aptX HD:
Controller: CSR8675
Bluetooth specs: 5.0
Supports: 24bit/48㎑
Codecs: AAC / SBC / aptX / aptX HD - Digital Input (PCM Only):
Type: S/PDIF Optical on TOS-LINK 44.1~192㎑
Format: IEC-60958, S/PDIF Compatible
Sample rate detection: 44.1 — 192.0㎑ - Headphone Output:
Type: 6.35㎜ Stereo phone jack / 3.5㎜ Stereo mini 4-pole jack
Max Out Level: ±10Vpp@600Ω (When removing the gain jumper)
Max Output Power: 1.5W @ 32Ω
Output Impedance: 2Ω (Load: 16Ω ~ 600Ω) - Line Output:
Type: Unbalanced RCA
Level: ±3.2Vpp max
Impedance: 200Ω - USB Audio:
Type: max 32bit/384㎑, USB 2.0 High-Speed
OS Support: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1/ 10, Mac OSX compatible - Power Supply: USB 5V or DC adaptor 12 — 15V
- DSD Playback:
Native DSD Support: DSD64 (2.8㎒) / DSD128 (5.6㎒) - DXD Playback:
DXD Support: DXD 24bit/352.8㎑ ~ 32bit/384㎑ - PCM Playback:
Bit depth: 16 / 24 / 32-bit
Sample rate: 44.1 — 192.0㎑ - MQS Playback:
Sample rate: 96.0 — 192.0㎑
- Input selection switch: S/PDIF Optical + Bluetooth / OFF / USB
- Output selection switch: Headphones / Line out
- Volume dial: potentiometer
- Inputs: USB / S/PDIF Optical + Bluetooth
- Outputs: RCA line out / 6.35㎜ / 3.5㎜ headphones
- Dimensions: 104(㎜) x 120(㎜) x 34(㎜)
- Weight: 310g
ASIO driver Download
Full review is HERE
This item at HeadFI
Available on Ebay
If someone has this device already - welcome to this discussion thread. I like the device, its fluent operation, mighty output power and quality of the sound.
Couple of pics in real life:
