Audiolab D9 Digital Analogue Converter - Black

Audiolab has been a pioneer in high-fidelity digital audio conversion since the debut of the revolutionary M-DAC, later enhanced by the acclaimed M-DAC+. Continuing this legacy, the D9 ushers in a new era of audiophile-grade digital-to-analogue conversion, redefining standards for performance and precision.
At the heart of the Audiolab D9 lies the ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO DAC, a 32-bit reference-class chipset renowned for its superior signal-to-noise performance, ultra-low distortion and wide dynamic range. This industry-leading DAC, combined with HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, ensures unparalleled detail, clarity, and precision—delivering audio fidelity that satisfies even the most discerning listeners.

Design Philosophy and Core Technology: ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC, 2.8" 480x640 large size full view IPS LCD, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD / LDAC) streaming, Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp VU Digital / VU Analogue Meter, USB HDD Playback with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/APE compatibility, USB Firmware Upgrade
Inputs: 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B), 1 x USB HDD (USB A), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD), 1 x AES3/EBU
Outputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x Headphone, 2 x 12V Trigger, 1 x Optical, 1 x COAX outputs
Sampling Frequency: Optical/Coaxial: 44.1kHz → 192kHz USB HDD: 44.1kHz → 96kHz PC USB: 44.1kHz → 768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
D to A Converter: ES9038Pro
Output Level: (0dBFS, 1kHz) 2.05Vrms (RCA), 4.1Vrms (XLR)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001% (1kHz @ 0dBFS)
Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Max. Sampling Frequency: USB HDD: 96kHz, Optical, Coaxial: 192kHz, PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (S/N) > 118dB (A-weighted, RCA) > 123dB (A-weighted, XLR)
Headphone Amplifier: Total Harmonic Distortion(THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
Output Impedance: 2.35 ohm
Load Impedance: 20-600 ohm
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Net Weight: 4.2 kg
Gross Weight: 5.8 kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 277 x 88.3 x 315mm
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D): 409 x 220 x 451mm

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