The Audiolab D9 Digital To Analogue Converter major success factor certainly was the choice of ESS Technology’s state-of-the-art 32-bit Sabre DAC technology. Audiolab was among the very first to incorporate the ES9018 Reference DAC chip which was launched back in 2009.
Audiolab D9 Digital To Analogue Converter
It was the combination of the chipset and the cleverly designed circuitry that turned the M-DAC into a cult product and a legend when it was first released in 2011. In fact, the design was so good that the M-DAC even counteracted the potential pitfalls of the ES9018 Reference usage.
Sabre DAC lineup
The Sabre DAC lineup has now grown and their chips are omnipresent in various audio devices but their makers still find it quite difficult to get everything out of a chip. As a matter of fact, the end-users will suffer from lack of an ideal pair of circuitry if the products are too highly resolved which makes them sound sterile.
Audiolab surely has the lion’s share of experience with these chips. Starting from the original M-DAC – that no other manufacturer is close to.
Impeccable Design, Superior Performance
Everything about the first-class Audiolab D9 Digital To Analogue Converter suggests that it is a notch above the rest – from the quality of materials and craftsmanship, to the features and, of course, the sound quality.Its ties to Audiolab’s flagship 9000 Series are evident right from the visual perspective. Featuring a sleek design and a stunning colour screen.
State-of-the-Art ESS Sabre32 DAC Technology
The main feature of the Audiolab D9 DAC is the ES9038PRO DAC chip – a 32-bit, 8-channel flagship processor from ESS Technology. While the 2-channel variant was used in D7, the PRO version is fully exploited: there are four channels per each stereo side which are summed up to give superb noise cancellation and distortion suppression.
Audiolab combines this with their in-house clocking system and a Class A post-DAC filter. So the signal chain is able to combine sonic finesse with raw dynamic power. Being capable of decoding PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512. D9 is fully prepared for the most demanding high-resolution digital audio content of today.
Connectivity
The D9’s array of connectivity extends the D7 one with the addition of an AES3/EBU digital input. Which is on top of asynchronous USB-B, USB-A. Plus, two optical and two coaxial inputs. Moreover, the Audiolab D9’s Bluetooth feature supports Sony’s LDAC along with aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, AAC and SBC in addition to the D7’s Bluetooth.
The outputs are exactly the same as those on the D7: balanced XLR and single-ended RCA (switchable and fixed). As well as optical and coaxial digital outputs, a 6.3mm headphone jack. Plus, a pair of 12V trigger outputs.
2.9 Inch Colour Screen
Strong and solid with well thought out details. The D9’s angular corners are visually highlighted by two rotary controls and a left-aligned 2.8in colour screen. Which looks like Audiolab’s premium full-width 9000 Series components but in a smaller size.
The screen displays a lot of different types of info such as volume level, input selection, track info and format data. Some other features include a VU-meter that indicates live decibel levels. The display can also be simplified, dimmed, or completely turned off according to the user’s preference.
DAC Design
With the help of a modern DAC design. A comprehensive range of features, and top-notch trust-worthy engineering. The Audiolab D9 brings the digital-to-analogue conversion to a completely new level.
As the main component of a top-level hi-fi system or just a high-quality audiophile DAC on its own. The D9 is the key to an uncompromising, totally faithful musical performance to the original recording.
Features and Benefits
- Various Digital Inputs: Connecting digital sources of different types fast and easily.
- Modern Circuits: To lower noise and distortion.
- Usage: Simple to use with easy and precise control and setup.
- Durable and Reliable: Construction material is long-lasting and performs best.
- Support: It will enable the consumer to utilise various electronic sound sources.
Summary of the Audiolab D9 Digital To Analogue Converter
Regardless of the medium of your digital music library. The Audiolab D9 Digital To Analogue Converter can accommodate it. The setup was designed to be simple, a feature that allows users to get better use of the device in the least time possible and to listen to music that they like.
Digital Audio Conversion
By virtue of its best-in-class DAC architecture, extensive features and precision engineering. The Audiolab D9 has brought the art of digital-to-analogue conversion to a new level. It is capable of providing a non-compromising, authentic-to-source musical experience. Whether it is used as the centrepiece of a reference hi-fi system or a standalone audiophile DAC.
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