EVERSOLO DAC-Z8 DAC
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical characteristics
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product type | DAC |
| Inputs | Bluetooth 5.0 1* USB-B 1* USB-C 1* Optical Toslink 1* Coaxial |
| Outputs | 1* Balanced stereo XLR 1* Single-ended stereo RCA 1* Jack 6.35mm headphone output |
| DAC chip | ES9038Pro |
| USB interface | XMOS XU316 |
| OPA | 10* OPA1612 |
| Bluetooth receiver | Qualcomm QCC5125 |
| Supported sampling rates | USB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, MQA Optical / Coaxial : PCM upto 24bit 192kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD64, MQA |
| Supported Bluetooth codecs | SBC AAC aptX aptX LL aptX HD LDAC |
| Screen | LCD 3" |
| Control app | |
| Recommended headphone impedance | 16-300Ω |
| XLR output performances | |
|---|---|
| Output level | 4.1Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-Weighted) | 0.000062% @ 1kHz (-124dB @ 1kHz) |
| THD+N (No-Weighted) | 0.000069% @ 1kHz (-123dB @ 1kHz) |
| Noise (No-Weighted) | < 1.2µVrms |
| SNR (No-Weighted) | 133dB @ 1kHz |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) |
| Crosstalk | -130dB @ 1kHz |
| DNR (No-Weighted) | 133dB @ 1kHz |
| RCA output performances | |
|---|---|
| Output level | 2.3Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| THD+N (A-Weighted) | 0.000086% @ 1kHz (-121dB @ 1kHz) |
| THD+N (No-Weighted) | 0.000097% @ 1kHz (-120dB @ 1kHz) |
| Noise (No-Weighted) | < 1.2µVrms |
| SNR (No-Weighted) | 133dB @ 1kHz |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) |
| Crosstalk | -130dB @ 1kHz |
| Dynamic range (No-Weighted) | 133dB @ 1kHz |
| Headphone output performances (Low gain mode) | |
|---|---|
| Output level | 1.2Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| Output power | 45mW @ 32Ω |
| THD+N (A-Weighted) | 0.00015% @ 1kHz (-116dB @ 1kHz) |
| THD+N (No-Weighted) | 0.00018% @ 1kHz (-115dB @ 1kHz) |
| Noise (No-Weighted) | < 2µVrms |
| SNR (No-Weighted) | 124dB @ 1kHz |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) |
| Dynamic range (No-Weighted) | 119dB @ 1kHz |
| Headphone output performances (High gain mode) | |
|---|---|
| Output level | 2.8Vrms @ 0dBFS |
| Output power | 26mW @ 300Ω |
| THD+N (A-Weighted) | 0.00016% @ 1kHz (-116dB @ 1kHz) |
| THD+N (No-Weighted) | 0.00018% @ 1kHz (-115dB @ 1kHz) |
| Noise (No-Weighted) | < 2µVrms |
| SNR (No-Weighted) | 124dB @ 1kHz |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) |
| Dynamic range (No-Weighted) | 124dB @ 1kHz |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 110~240VAC 50/60Hz |
| Consumption | 9W |
| Dimensions (L*P*H) | 270*187*50mm |
| Color | Black |
| Package | 1* EverSolo DAC-Z8 1* Remote control 1* Power cable 1* USB cable |