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ES9038Pro for D/A conversion

Twin left and right ES9038Pro are used for D/A conversion. The ESS DAC no longer relies on internal jitter removal, running in perfect sync with signal input. The high-fidelity clock and scrupulously arranged clock wiring and architecture ensure perfectly synchronized, jitter-free audio.

Outstanding low phase noise clock

The unit features an outstanding low phase noise (120dBc/Hz @ 10Hz) TCXO, with the clock architecture deploying a specialized IC that achieves jitter below 100fs(femtoseconds:1/1000 of a picosecond).In addition, the DAC’s master clock is delivered by differential wiring. No effort is spared to stop jitter in its tracks.

Supported formats

PMC :
44.1kHz – 384kHz 16/24/32bit (fixed / float)
AIFF, WAV, FLAC, ALAC
(352.8kHz, 384kHz non-compression only)
DSD :
DSD64/128/256 (2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz) 1bit
dsf, diff
Gapless playback is supported in all format.

Software updates

The digital controller is driven by an ARM11 microcomputer and FPGA. Network-based software updates allow your device to always enjoy the latest features and functionality – this means our products continue to evolve even after you’ve purchased them.