Information: HQ DAC reference ES9018S
HQ reference DAC ES9018S - USB PCM / DSD DAC
Digital-to-analogue converter. DAC- ESS Sabre32 9018 chip. Resolution, 32 bits.
Technical Specifications :
● SNR: >120dB.
● Dynamic Range: 115dB.
● THD+N: <0.0005% at 1KHZ
The design philosophy: Combination of Art and Audio
A. HQ reference DAC ES9018S Module have these features:
1. Input: - 4 inputs:
1. USB, without USB Amanero on board.
2. Spdif coax with DELUXE RCA on board.
3. AES/EBU with NEUTRIK XLR FEMALE NC3FAAH on board.
4. Optical Toslink with TORX177 one board.
- Amanero module integrated to have USB input
- Support 44,88,96,192,352,384KHz PCM and DSD to play SACD ISO
- Full ground isolation from USB module
- Isolator I2S with ISO7640
2. Outputs: Stereo (2 Channels) or mono with a voltage output or current output
- The ES9018 have 8 channel DAC that can be configure in parallel to get a stereo output and to increase the performances.
- Using the current mode should be necessary to use an external current to voltage stage (I/V).
- On board a passive I/V created with a set of 1 x 10ohm 1% resistor, using this value the final DAC output will be 1.6Vrms with op-amp and 1.4Vrms with vacuum tube stage.
- The DAC can work with a voltage output or current output with use jum.
- Optional passive I/V
3. Clock: This is a critical component, the sound performances can be compromised with a cheap oscillator so we are using the CCHD-575 Ultra-Low Phase Noise Crystal Oscillator, 3.3V HCMOS.
· The frequency 100MHz as been choiced to support any PCM and any DSD sampling frequency.
· On board reference 100MHz Crystek oscillator with a jitter of 0.5psec
· Ultra fast oscillator buffer
4. Remote control : Board LCD with RMB-CM11111 Remote Control Volume.
- 4 row x 20 characters LCD
- PIC Microcontroller to remap DAC and share I2S connection with DSD signals
- Controller compatible with any 5V LCD and VFD
- Simple firmware upgrade
- Large dB volume display
- Remote volume control
- Remote mute control
- Remote input control
- Digital filter control
5. POWER SUPPLY
- 2 x Top performance linear pre-regulator LT1963
- 2 x Separated fast shunt for any digital section
- 5 x Separated fast shunt for any analog channel
6. PCB-DAC
- Material thickness: 1.6mm
- Copper thickness: 35µ (1oz)
- Special surface treatment: gold-plated
7. Components:
- The capacitors: Matura, Wima, Os-con, Panasonic
- The Resistors: All use MELF Resistors Vishay
- The main components are bought from the site: Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor
8. HQ reference DAC ES9018S Module
- Assembled and Tested
9. Warranty:
- 1 year warranty, if fault ES9018 chip, support and technical issues updating the firmware upgrade
B. DCD V/I Converted - Direct Coupled Differential with Class A output stage:
1. Use and Inputs: Use with DAC voltage output :
- ES9018, CS4398, FN1242, WM8741, AK4397... WM8741, AK4397...
2. Output:
- Full balance L+R
Balance output on XLR left and right with NEUTRIK XLR MALE NC3MAAH-1 on board
- Singed output on RCA DELUXE RCA on board
- Headphone: play with headphone 70 Ohm.
3. Information:
- no feedback
- very low distortion because it work as current amplifier
- Full class A operation on any load
- Dual Single Ended mosfet buffer
- zero dc offset using dc servo loop
- variable voltage gain only changing a single resistor (I/V)
- 3 voltage amplification setting with jumps
- high output current to drive any low impedance headphone in pure class A
- high output voltage to drive any high impedance headphone
- very low output impedance to drive any cable
- both un-balanced and balanced output
- differential configuration to reduce common mode DAC errors
- output relay for the startup-up phase
- discrete high current shunt regulators
4. Sound Characteristics:
-Material thickness: 1.6mm
-Copper thickness: 35µ (1oz)
-Special surface treatment: gold-plated
6. Components:
- The capacitors: Matura, Wima, Os-con, Panasonic
- The Resistors: All use MELF Resistors Vishay
- The main components are bought from the site: Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor
7. DCD V/I Converted Module
It is these people who are important to you make a successful design.
Andrea looks forward to Hq-DAC will satisfy the ears of music you!
HQ reference DAC ES9018S - USB PCM / DSD DAC
Digital-to-analogue converter. DAC- ESS Sabre32 9018 chip. Resolution, 32 bits.
Technical Specifications :
● SNR: >120dB.
● Dynamic Range: 115dB.
● THD+N: <0.0005% at 1KHZ
The design philosophy: Combination of Art and Audio
A. HQ reference DAC ES9018S Module have these features:
1. Input: - 4 inputs:
1. USB, without USB Amanero on board.
2. Spdif coax with DELUXE RCA on board.
3. AES/EBU with NEUTRIK XLR FEMALE NC3FAAH on board.
4. Optical Toslink with TORX177 one board.
- Amanero module integrated to have USB input
- Support 44,88,96,192,352,384KHz PCM and DSD to play SACD ISO
- Full ground isolation from USB module
- Isolator I2S with ISO7640
2. Outputs: Stereo (2 Channels) or mono with a voltage output or current output
- The ES9018 have 8 channel DAC that can be configure in parallel to get a stereo output and to increase the performances.
- Using the current mode should be necessary to use an external current to voltage stage (I/V).
- On board a passive I/V created with a set of 1 x 10ohm 1% resistor, using this value the final DAC output will be 1.6Vrms with op-amp and 1.4Vrms with vacuum tube stage.
- The DAC can work with a voltage output or current output with use jum.
- Optional passive I/V
3. Clock: This is a critical component, the sound performances can be compromised with a cheap oscillator so we are using the CCHD-575 Ultra-Low Phase Noise Crystal Oscillator, 3.3V HCMOS.
· The frequency 100MHz as been choiced to support any PCM and any DSD sampling frequency.
· On board reference 100MHz Crystek oscillator with a jitter of 0.5psec
· Ultra fast oscillator buffer
4. Remote control : Board LCD with RMB-CM11111 Remote Control Volume.
- 4 row x 20 characters LCD
- PIC Microcontroller to remap DAC and share I2S connection with DSD signals
- Controller compatible with any 5V LCD and VFD
- Simple firmware upgrade
- Large dB volume display
- Remote volume control
- Remote mute control
- Remote input control
- Digital filter control
5. POWER SUPPLY
- 2 x Top performance linear pre-regulator LT1963
- 2 x Separated fast shunt for any digital section
- 5 x Separated fast shunt for any analog channel
6. PCB-DAC
- Material thickness: 1.6mm
- Copper thickness: 35µ (1oz)
- Special surface treatment: gold-plated
7. Components:
- The capacitors: Matura, Wima, Os-con, Panasonic
- The Resistors: All use MELF Resistors Vishay
- The main components are bought from the site: Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor
8. HQ reference DAC ES9018S Module
- Assembled and Tested
9. Warranty:
- 1 year warranty, if fault ES9018 chip, support and technical issues updating the firmware upgrade
B. DCD V/I Converted - Direct Coupled Differential with Class A output stage:
1. Use and Inputs: Use with DAC voltage output :
- ES9018, CS4398, FN1242, WM8741, AK4397... WM8741, AK4397...
2. Output:
- Full balance L+R
Balance output on XLR left and right with NEUTRIK XLR MALE NC3MAAH-1 on board
- Singed output on RCA DELUXE RCA on board
- Headphone: play with headphone 70 Ohm.
3. Information:
- no feedback
- very low distortion because it work as current amplifier
- Full class A operation on any load
- Dual Single Ended mosfet buffer
- zero dc offset using dc servo loop
- variable voltage gain only changing a single resistor (I/V)
- 3 voltage amplification setting with jumps
- high output current to drive any low impedance headphone in pure class A
- high output voltage to drive any high impedance headphone
- very low output impedance to drive any cable
- both un-balanced and balanced output
- differential configuration to reduce common mode DAC errors
- output relay for the startup-up phase
- discrete high current shunt regulators
4. Sound Characteristics:
- The sound very natural and detailed balance
-Material thickness: 1.6mm
-Copper thickness: 35µ (1oz)
-Special surface treatment: gold-plated
6. Components:
- The capacitors: Matura, Wima, Os-con, Panasonic
- The Resistors: All use MELF Resistors Vishay
- The main components are bought from the site: Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor
7. DCD V/I Converted Module
- Assembled and Tested
It is these people who are important to you make a successful design.
Andrea looks forward to Hq-DAC will satisfy the ears of music you!
The price all module –HQ DAC
1. DAC ES9018 module have these features:
· 1 x Main DAC
· 1 x main LCD
· 1 x Control Volume
· 1 x 7pinwireconnectedtheLCD toDAC
DAC module assembled and tested with all components
The price : 450 $
2. DCD V/I Converted - Direct Coupled Differential with Class A output stage:
· 2 x Main DCD ( L+R):
· 2X RCA one board
· 2 x NEUTRIK XLR on board
· DCD module assembled and tested with all components
The price : 100 $
3. Chassis : Aluminium Silver Chassis includes:
· 5 x function button
· 1 x power button
· 4 x Chassis Feet Pad
· 1 x front chassis : Aluminium Silver
· 1 x back chassis
· 1 x bottom chassis
· 1x face on chassis
· 2 x side chassis
· 1 x Plastic – mica
· 25 x Screw 3 x 10mm
1 x module Power swich includes:
· 1 x power swich
· 1x power switch knob
· 1 PCB power swich
· 1 x power switch-KDC-A11
· 1 x RF-1002 voltageselector…
The price : 120 $
4. R-Core transformer: This DAC need 2 x R-Core transformer:
· Primary : 0-115V, 0- 115V
· Secondary: 0-6.5V/1A, 18v-V-0-18V/1A
The price : 40 $/ a transformer
5. Amanero module:
The price : 60 $
6. Assembled DAC, this include option 1,2,3,4,5 (it is possible exclude option 2)
The price : 900 $
Thanks for your interest!
quanghao
The price all module –HQ DAC
1. DAC ES9018 module have these features:
· 1 x Main DAC
· 1 x main LCD
· 1 x Control Volume
· 1 x 7pinwireconnectedtheLCD toDAC
DAC module assembled and tested with all components
The price : 450 $
2. DCD V/I Converted - Direct Coupled Differential with Class A output stage:
· 2 x Main DCD ( L+R):
· 2X RCA one board
· 2 x NEUTRIK XLR on board
· DCD module assembled and tested with all components
The price : 100 $
3. Chassis : Aluminium Silver Chassis includes:
· 5 x function button
· 1 x power button
· 4 x Chassis Feet Pad
· 1 x front chassis : Aluminium Silver
· 1 x back chassis
· 1 x bottom chassis
· 1x face on chassis
· 2 x side chassis
· 1 x Plastic – mica
· 25 x Screw 3 x 10mm
1 x module Power swich includes:
· 1 x power swich
· 1x power switch knob
· 1 PCB power swich
· 1 x power switch-KDC-A11
· 1 x RF-1002 voltageselector…
The price : 120 $
4. R-Core transformer: This DAC need 2 x R-Core transformer:
· Primary : 0-115V, 0- 115V
· Secondary: 0-6.5V/1A, 18v-V-0-18V/1A
The price : 40 $/ a transformer
5. Amanero module:
The price : 60 $
6. Assembled DAC, this include option 1,2,3,4,5 (it is possible exclude option 2)
The price : 900 $
Thanks for your interest!
quanghao
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Good optimization, these will give extra confidence in quality!
I believe Matura is Murata...
I hope the LMV7219 are not ordered from Mouser...
Would like see a picture of the new Dual Single Ended mosfet buffer DCS I/V.
You may consider open a new standalone thread just for the DCS I/V as many people do not know this can be used on other DACs.
I believe Matura is Murata...
I hope the LMV7219 are not ordered from Mouser...
Would like see a picture of the new Dual Single Ended mosfet buffer DCS I/V.
You may consider open a new standalone thread just for the DCS I/V as many people do not know this can be used on other DACs.
Good optimization, these will give extra confidence in quality!
I believe Matura is Murata...
I hope the LMV7219 are not ordered from Mouser...
Would like see a picture of the new Dual Single Ended mosfet buffer DCS I/V.
You may consider open a new standalone thread just for the DCS I/V as many people do not know this can be used on other DACs.
yes Murata, and Lmv7219 order from mouse!
thanks
But the LMV7219 from Mouser are faulty/fake, can not support 96/192KHz.
LMV7219 from RS Components are real/OK, can support 96/192KHz.
See here
Production Planning DAC 32 V2
Hq - DAC - This is one of the designs of Andrea and my heart , you can see through the research process layout is as follows :
I have done up to 5 times the actual PCB layout and editing a lot more time to be completed and the experiences and advice of CAAD has given me a lot of changes to the layout DAC achieve optimal quality .
I am very happy and feel very grateful CAAD shared an important experience in Audio Design ! Besides he has to help me measure DAC check and test run part DCD - V / I for Dac .
Thank you very much ! I would put production plans DAC32 V2 .
Production Planning DAC 32
1 . Get money set production DAC32 :
03/01/2014 to 12/01/2014.
2 . Buy the electronic component parts :
13/01/2014 to 22/01/2014.
3 . Test preparation and installation of welding on automatic welding machine :
23/01/1014 to 25/01/2014.
4 . Vietnamese traditional Tet holiday:
26/01/2014 to 15/02/2014.
5 . Production of the DAC
16/02/2014 to 26/02/2014.
6 . Check test run DAC
27/02/2014 to 27/03/2014.
7 . Packaging and test preparation to send DAC members
from 27/03/2014 to 02/04/2014.
8 . Send to DAC members :
02/04/2014 to 10/04/2014.
9 . Summary.
Thank you for your attention to this DAC design !
The advance payment you please give me 50 % of the amount you have chosen , I have the money to buy the ingredients for production and confirm your subscription DAC .
Payment period begins on : 03/01/2014 and end on 12/01/2014 .
Everyone please send payment to my paypal account : quanghao168@yahoo.com.vn
Thank you !
Quanghao
Hq - DAC - This is one of the designs of Andrea and my heart , you can see through the research process layout is as follows :
I have done up to 5 times the actual PCB layout and editing a lot more time to be completed and the experiences and advice of CAAD has given me a lot of changes to the layout DAC achieve optimal quality .
I am very happy and feel very grateful CAAD shared an important experience in Audio Design ! Besides he has to help me measure DAC check and test run part DCD - V / I for Dac .
Thank you very much ! I would put production plans DAC32 V2 .
Production Planning DAC 32
1 . Get money set production DAC32 :
03/01/2014 to 12/01/2014.
2 . Buy the electronic component parts :
13/01/2014 to 22/01/2014.
3 . Test preparation and installation of welding on automatic welding machine :
23/01/1014 to 25/01/2014.
4 . Vietnamese traditional Tet holiday:
26/01/2014 to 15/02/2014.
5 . Production of the DAC
16/02/2014 to 26/02/2014.
6 . Check test run DAC
27/02/2014 to 27/03/2014.
7 . Packaging and test preparation to send DAC members
from 27/03/2014 to 02/04/2014.
8 . Send to DAC members :
02/04/2014 to 10/04/2014.
9 . Summary.
Thank you for your attention to this DAC design !
The advance payment you please give me 50 % of the amount you have chosen , I have the money to buy the ingredients for production and confirm your subscription DAC .
Payment period begins on : 03/01/2014 and end on 12/01/2014 .
Everyone please send payment to my paypal account : quanghao168@yahoo.com.vn
Thank you !
Quanghao
Hi Quanghao,
do you think this transformer can work with just the dac module?
I have a couple of those laying around and some recycling is always good, thanks in advance for the answer
do you think this transformer can work with just the dac module?
I have a couple of those laying around and some recycling is always good, thanks in advance for the answer
yes.
No good !
Please use this: it is good for DAC : TE70050-ND
Invalid Request
And For DCD V/I
it is : TE70084-ND
: Invalid Request
thanks
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Hello Quanghao , hello All
I have finaly change my choice for a full set (removed myself from Choice 4 list, and added in 12th position in Choice 1 list). I hope this is not a problem fot you at this date.
Let me know how to send payment ? (paypal I guess, but I need your mail adress)
Many thanks.
Choice 1: full
1. adeveza: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer (Complete Set: Item 6)
2. papapew: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis
3. villanueva: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer (item6)
4. rade95: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis
5. PeterKD: complete DAC (item 6)
6. schallundrauch: complete DAC (item 6)
7. msaywitz: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis (Complete set: Item 6)
8. jokari69: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis (Complete set: Item 6)
9. wuming: Assembled DAC, BUT exclude option 2 AND plus assembled Super V/I Ll1684
10. boudy: Complete assembled dac
11. stokessd: Assembled DAC, BUT exclude option 2 AND plus assembled Super V/I Ll1684
12. vmoreau=complete assembled set (DAC Module +Output Stage +amanero +transformers configured for 230VAC operation + chassis)
Choice 2: output stage only
1. CAAD: output stage only
2. Blackberry: output stage only
3. claudio52: Output stage only
4. Erlend Sæterdal: Output stage only
5. rredline: Output stage only
6. danny_66: output stage only
7. gjorgji: output stage only
8. ylaw: output stage only + shield for DAC.
Choice 3: DAC complete without output stage
1. sandor: Complete DAC without output stage
2. Stenachio: Complete DAC without output stage
3. Nick F: Complete DAC exclude output stage
4. Mas Penk: DAC module + amanero + transformer + chassis
5. Danielkol: DAC module + chassis
Choice 4: Customised
1. smokingdog: DAC module + output stage
2. gde3: DAC module + amanero + transformer
3. brgds: DAC + output stage + amanero
4. anjogi: amanero + DAC + output stage + transformer
5. frankwilker: DAC module + Amanero module + output stage
6. NKL: DAC module + Amanero module+output stage+transformer
7. ervstil: DAC module + Amanero + output stage + silver buttons for control board
8. rowli: DAC module + amanero + transformer
9. Claudio M: DAC module + amanero + output stage + LL1684 pcb + transformer
10. ceausuc: Amanero
11. xtomm: DAC module + output stage
12. Corpius: DAC Module + Output stage + chassis + transformer
13. Ardahan: DAC Module
I have finaly change my choice for a full set (removed myself from Choice 4 list, and added in 12th position in Choice 1 list). I hope this is not a problem fot you at this date.
Let me know how to send payment ? (paypal I guess, but I need your mail adress)
Many thanks.
Choice 1: full
1. adeveza: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer (Complete Set: Item 6)
2. papapew: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis
3. villanueva: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer (item6)
4. rade95: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis
5. PeterKD: complete DAC (item 6)
6. schallundrauch: complete DAC (item 6)
7. msaywitz: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis (Complete set: Item 6)
8. jokari69: DAC module + amanero + output stage + transformer + chassis (Complete set: Item 6)
9. wuming: Assembled DAC, BUT exclude option 2 AND plus assembled Super V/I Ll1684
10. boudy: Complete assembled dac
11. stokessd: Assembled DAC, BUT exclude option 2 AND plus assembled Super V/I Ll1684
12. vmoreau=complete assembled set (DAC Module +Output Stage +amanero +transformers configured for 230VAC operation + chassis)
Choice 2: output stage only
1. CAAD: output stage only
2. Blackberry: output stage only
3. claudio52: Output stage only
4. Erlend Sæterdal: Output stage only
5. rredline: Output stage only
6. danny_66: output stage only
7. gjorgji: output stage only
8. ylaw: output stage only + shield for DAC.
Choice 3: DAC complete without output stage
1. sandor: Complete DAC without output stage
2. Stenachio: Complete DAC without output stage
3. Nick F: Complete DAC exclude output stage
4. Mas Penk: DAC module + amanero + transformer + chassis
5. Danielkol: DAC module + chassis
Choice 4: Customised
1. smokingdog: DAC module + output stage
2. gde3: DAC module + amanero + transformer
3. brgds: DAC + output stage + amanero
4. anjogi: amanero + DAC + output stage + transformer
5. frankwilker: DAC module + Amanero module + output stage
6. NKL: DAC module + Amanero module+output stage+transformer
7. ervstil: DAC module + Amanero + output stage + silver buttons for control board
8. rowli: DAC module + amanero + transformer
9. Claudio M: DAC module + amanero + output stage + LL1684 pcb + transformer
10. ceausuc: Amanero
11. xtomm: DAC module + output stage
12. Corpius: DAC Module + Output stage + chassis + transformer
13. Ardahan: DAC Module
Hi Quanghao,
I have subscribed this group buy for a complete DAC without the solid state output stage. And I have also subscribed the other group buy for the output stage with the LL1684 transformers + pcb + components.
I am currently listed in the group "Choice 3" of this group buy.
Should I move to the group "Choice 4: Customised" ?
I have subscribed this group buy for a complete DAC without the solid state output stage. And I have also subscribed the other group buy for the output stage with the LL1684 transformers + pcb + components.
I am currently listed in the group "Choice 3" of this group buy.
Should I move to the group "Choice 4: Customised" ?
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