DAC-Z8 is a compact audio decoder with excellent workmanship and high per- formance. Coming with the 3rd integration of XMOS 316 and ESS flagship ES9038 Pro DAC chip, the decoding formats support up to DSD512, PCM 768Khz@32Bit and MQA full decoding. It has exceptional sound quality, good preamp performance and strong headphone driving force. Rich inputs make the device be a good partner of high end headphones and stereo speakers.
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.
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.
Multiple Ports to Connect with Diverse Audio Source
DAC-Z8 has rich ports for digital audio input, including Coaxial, Optical, asynchronous USB DAC, Type-C for computers and mobile devices. APT HD Bluetooth audio input can be used to connect with computers, streamers, CD players and mobile devices etc.
Exclusive Controller APP
DAC-Z8 can be easily controlled by mobile phone with the EVER SOLO Controller APP. Almost all settings can be done in the APP via Bluetooth technology.
Specs
Bluetooth protocol: USB-B DAC Input
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA
Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-ended
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
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
(low gain mode)
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
(high gain mode)
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