True Dual Mono Class A Analogue topology
Zero negative feedback
Sabre ES9018 High-End D/A converter
USB input compatible with following audio formats via PC/MAC/Linux: PCM: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 and 384 kHz, up to 32 bits DSD via USB: DSD64 (2.822MHz, 3.072MHz), DSD128 (5.644MHz, 6.144MHz), DSD256* (11.2896MHz) and DSD512* (22.5792MHz)
XLR, BNC inputs compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, up to 32 bits
TOSLink input compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2 and 96kHz
User-selectable PCM and DSD digital roll-off filters
Temperature-compensated, ultra-low jitter crystal oscillator with better than 5 parts per million accuracy
Super-Capacitor (12.5 Farad!) power supply for USB module – acts like a true battery supply
First-order PCM analogue filters and second-order DSD analogue filters with Polypropylene capacitors
Analogue output stages with discrete, ultra-low noise +/- 15VDC regulated voltage supplies for excellent analogue THD and noise suppression
Multiple Local Voltage regulators for best digital noise suppression
Discrete, separate left/right channel ultra-low noise power supply for analogue section of ES9018 DAC
Ultra-short signal path
Minimal internal wiring
One four-layer printed circuit boards with 70µm copper
PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path
Gold-plated Swiss Neutric XLR socket for one balanced 110 Ohm AES/EBU source
Gold-plated 75 Ohm BNC sockets with Teflon insulation for one S/PDIF source
One TOSLink optical input
Designed and built in Denmark
*(at the moment, DSD256 and DSD512 only on Windows systems).
Gryphon Audio Designs reserves the right to change specifications without further notice.