True Dual Mono Class A Analogue configuration
Zero negative feedback
Sabre ES9018 High-End D/A converter
User-selectable PCM and DSD digital roll-off filters
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), DSD128 (3.072MHz), DSD256* (5.644MHz) and DSD512* (6.144MHz). At the moment, DSD256 and DSD512 only on Windows systems.
XLR and BNC inputs compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, up to 32 bits
TOSLINK input compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz, up to 32 bits
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 silvered Mica and Polypropylene capacitors
Analogue output stages with discrete, ultra-low noise +/- 22VDC regulated voltage supplies for best 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
Two four-layer printed circuit boards up to 70my copper
PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path
Gold-plated Neutric XLR socket for one balanced 110 ohm AES source
Gold-plated 75 ohm BNC sockets with Teflon insulation for 2 S/PDIF sources
One TOSLINK optical fibre input
Designed and built in Denmark
Specifications can be changed by Gryphon Audio Designs without further notice.
