Description
Flagship Conversion with a Dual-Mono Architecture
- Independent AKM conversion for each channel using separate AK4191 + AK4499 DAC combinations for left and right.
- Eversolo’s Fully Isolated Architecture – FIA™ separates the digital and analogue sections to reduce unwanted electrical interference.
- Three independent linear power supplies provide separate power for the left channel, right channel and system circuitry.
- Fully balanced internal architecture from conversion through to the preamplifier stage.
- R2R resistor-array analogue volume control maintains signal integrity across different listening levels.
- OCXO temperature-controlled master clock, PLL technology and FPGA clock reconstruction provide a carefully controlled digital timing system.
- Supports an external 10MHz or 25MHz master clock for systems using dedicated high-precision clocking.
- Large 8.8-inch IPS display provides a clear interface for settings, input selection and playback information.
High-Resolution Digital Audio
The DAC-Z10 is designed to accommodate both conventional Hi-Fi sources and modern high-resolution digital transports.
USB-B and IIS support audio up to PCM 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD512, while AES/EBU, coaxial and optical connections support PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit together with DSD64 via DoP.
The IIS connection also offers eight selectable configurations, helping improve compatibility with digital transports from different manufacturers.
A Fully Balanced Analogue Preamplifier
The DAC-Z10 is more than a digital converter. Both balanced XLR and RCA analogue inputs are provided, allowing traditional analogue sources to use the unit’s preamplifier section.
Its fully balanced preamplifier offers up to +10dB analogue gain and uses the R2R resistor network for volume adjustment.
Balanced XLR and RCA preamp outputs allow the DAC-Z10 to be connected directly to a power amplifier or active loudspeakers, making it possible to build a high-quality system without requiring a separate preamplifier.
Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
A separate headphone amplifier is built into the DAC-Z10 with a front-mounted 6.35mm headphone connection.
- Automatic headphone impedance detection
- Low, medium and high gain settings
- Recommended headphone impedance: 16–300Ω
- Up to 1 watt into 16Ω
- Up to 1 watt into 32Ω
- Approximately 0.16 watt into 300Ω
This gives the DAC-Z10 useful flexibility with everything from relatively easy-to-drive headphones to higher-impedance designs.
HDMI ARC & Flexible System Integration
An HDMI ARC connection makes the DAC-Z10 suitable for integrating television audio into a main Hi-Fi system, while trigger input and output connections allow compatible components to switch together.
Bluetooth reception is also included using a Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, providing convenient wireless playback from phones and tablets.
Specifications
- Type: DAC / balanced preamplifier / headphone amplifier
- Display: 8.8-inch IPS
- Chassis: Aluminium alloy
- Main processor: DCP8568
- DAC – Left channel: AK4191 + AK4499
- DAC – Right channel: AK4191 + AK4499
- Operational amplifier: OPA1612
- USB audio processor: Multi-core
- Volume control: Precision analogue R2R resistor network
- Power supply: Three independent ultra-low-noise linear power supplies
- Clocking: OCXO + PLL + FPGA clock reconstruction
Digital Inputs
- USB-B Audio
- IIS
- AES/EBU
- 2 × Coaxial S/PDIF
- 2 × Optical S/PDIF
- HDMI ARC
- Bluetooth 5.0
- External clock input
USB-B / IIS Resolution
- PCM up to 768kHz / 32-bit
- Native DSD up to DSD512
- IIS offers 8 selectable configurations
AES/EBU / Coaxial / Optical
- PCM up to 192kHz / 24-bit
- DSD64 via DoP
HDMI ARC
- PCM up to 192kHz / 24-bit
Bluetooth
- Qualcomm QCC5125
- Bluetooth 5.0
- SBC
- AAC
Analogue Inputs
Analogue Outputs
- Balanced XLR pre-out
- RCA pre-out
- 6.35mm headphone output
Balanced XLR Output Performance
- Output level: 5Vrms @ 0dBFS
- THD+N: 0.00008% @ 1kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 130dB A-weighted
- Dynamic range: 130dB A-weighted
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
- Crosstalk: -130dB
RCA Output Performance
- Output level: 2.5Vrms @ 0dBFS
- THD+N: 0.000097% @ 1kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 128dB A-weighted
- Dynamic range: 128dB A-weighted
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB
External Clock
- 10MHz
- 25MHz
- Selectable 50Ω / 75Ω impedance support
Headphone Amplifier
- Connection: 6.35mm single-ended
- Recommended impedance: 16–300Ω
- Low, medium and high gain modes
- Low gain output: 4Vrms
- Medium gain output: 5.6Vrms
- High gain output: 7Vrms
- High-gain SNR: 127dB A-weighted
- High-gain THD+N: 0.00013% @ 1kHz
General
- Power supply: AC 110–240V, 50/60Hz
- Rated power consumption: 32W
- Dimensions: 365 × 310 × 78mm
- Control: Front touchscreen, remote control and mobile app
- USB service port: USB 2.0 for firmware updates
- Trigger: Input and output
