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3" LCD Screen
Aviation aluminum alloy
XMOS XU316
OPA161210
Low noise switching power supply
Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0 Support SBC/AAC
Bluetooth protocol
Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA
Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS
Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA
Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA
Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA
Preamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA
Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-ended
USB2.01 (only for firmware upgrade)
Remote control, mobile APP control and knob control
16-300 Ohm (low gain mode:16-32 Ohm/high gain mode: 32-300 Ohm)
Output level (Vrms): 4.1Vrms@0dBFS
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
Output level (Vrms): 2.3Vrms@0dBFS
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
Output level (Vrms): 1.2Vrms@0dBFS
Maximum undistorted power: 45 mW@32 Ohm
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
Output level (Vrms): 2.8Vrms@0dBFS
Maximum undistorted power: 26 mW@300 Ohm
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
AC 110-240V 50/60Hz
9W
10.6 x 7.36 x 1.96" (270 x 187 x 50mm)
6975200360022
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The DAC-Z8's professional calibration and circuit design, a result of our engineers' extensive experience in analog circuit design, contribute to its impressive total harmonic distortion ratio of -124dB (0.000062%), and a signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range of 133dB. These industry-leading indicators provide a solid foundation for exceptional sound quality.
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Incorporating MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, the DAC-Z8 allows you to playback MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The device also features two low jitter clock oscillators (45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz), ensuring more accurate audio decoding.
The DAC-Z8's I/V circuit comprises 8 OPA1612, adopting multichannel signal shunt compensation technology. This, along with high-precision resistances, amplifies XLR, RCA, and headphone output signal lossless, improving channel separation, dynamic range, and sound integrity.
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