The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC - Bringing Music to Life
The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC is the flagship of the ESS PRO series. It sets a new benchmark for audio excellence with the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR), up to 140dB, in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The ES9038PRO was designed for premium home theater equipment including Blu-ray players, preamplifiers, all-in-one A/V receivers, and more. For serious audiophiles it provides the most immersive listening experience — bringing music to life.
The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC also features ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamDAC technology with-122dB total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N). The HyperStream architecture is responsible for both the outstanding sound quality of the ES9038 and the extremely low THD+N. A typical competitive, 32-Bit 8-Channel DAC using a delta-sigma architecture features-107dB THD+N (0.0004%), which when subjected to listening tests does not equal the clarity and sound stage of the ES9038PRO.
Es9038 PRO DAC - Design by Andrea Ciuffoli-Quang Hao
Output: Stereo balanced output impedance: 202 / 4 = 50 ohm
DC-ouput: +1.65VDC.
Output impedance: 100 Ohm.
Output: 2-Channel (stereo) outputs can be used in current-output or voltage-output mode
(depends on output stage used)
Input: 4 inputs:
1. USB -match with Amanero USB (not included). Have pin I2C for other USB
2. Spdif
3. AES/EBU.
4. Optical
Digiltal supply:
1.2V core: LT3042
3.3V oscillator: LT3042
3.3V digital: LT3042
3.3V Top-botton chip
3.3V USB: LT3042 (If you not like us 3.3v from Computer for USB)
Analog supply:
1.2V analog (left and right separated): LT3042
3.3V analog (left and right separated): LT3042
5V for LCD: LT1117
5V Analog supply: LT1117
5V Digiltal supply Digiltal supply: LT1117
On-board DAC ESD9038PRO includes:
1. ES9038PRO chip.
2. Clock 100MHz CCHD-575, Ultra-Low Phase Noise Crystal Oscillator.
3. All Input connecters, Amanero USB (not included)
4. All low noise Lt3042
5. Lm1117
Use: it is simple and need:
1. Transformer 15VA to 25VA: 2 x 6 - 8VAC: Talema 70050 or Talema 70060 Or equivalent
2. Use LCD Control board off Andrea-quanghao for ES9038PRO, ES9028PRO
Controls and features
1. Standby mode.
2. High volume display.
3. 20 x 4 LCD display.
4. Select the 4-way input and display the frequency on the LCD screen
5. Fuse protection - 220 VAC power supply / 5W
6.Turn on, off with remote control or buttons.
7. Simple and appropriate use for DAC chips: ES9038PRO, ES9028PRO.
8. Set up customizable protocols such as: volume, input as you like.
9. Select modes such as filter, frequency, left channel right.
10. Special and unique - Store settings according to your preferences:
A, Keep the big picture to the desired: lowest -100dB, largest 0dB.
B, Select and store left or right channel output - No need to reverse the output.
C, Selectable filter modes: (Pass band): 47kHz, 50kHz, 60kHz, 70kHz.
D, Option: PCM Filter Characteristics
E, Selectable filter modes: (Pass band): 47kHz, 50kHz, 60kHz, 70kHz.
F, Option: PCM Filter Characteristics: Fast, Slow Roll-Off, Apodizing, Hybrid, Brickwall.
The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC is the flagship of the ESS PRO series. It sets a new benchmark for audio excellence with the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR), up to 140dB, in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The ES9038PRO was designed for premium home theater equipment including Blu-ray players, preamplifiers, all-in-one A/V receivers, and more. For serious audiophiles it provides the most immersive listening experience — bringing music to life.
The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC also features ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamDAC technology with-122dB total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N). The HyperStream architecture is responsible for both the outstanding sound quality of the ES9038 and the extremely low THD+N. A typical competitive, 32-Bit 8-Channel DAC using a delta-sigma architecture features-107dB THD+N (0.0004%), which when subjected to listening tests does not equal the clarity and sound stage of the ES9038PRO.
Es9038 PRO DAC - Design by Andrea Ciuffoli-Quang Hao
- Based on the ESS Sabre32 Reference (ES9038PRO) DAC chip
- Support 44,88,96,192,352,384KHz PCM and DSD to play SACD ISO.
- Full ground isolation from USB module
- On board reference 100MHz Crystek oscillator with a jitter of 0.5psecUltra
Output: Stereo balanced output impedance: 202 / 4 = 50 ohm
DC-ouput: +1.65VDC.
Output impedance: 100 Ohm.
Output: 2-Channel (stereo) outputs can be used in current-output or voltage-output mode
(depends on output stage used)
Input: 4 inputs:
1. USB -match with Amanero USB (not included). Have pin I2C for other USB
2. Spdif
3. AES/EBU.
4. Optical
Digiltal supply:
1.2V core: LT3042
3.3V oscillator: LT3042
3.3V digital: LT3042
3.3V Top-botton chip
3.3V USB: LT3042 (If you not like us 3.3v from Computer for USB)
Analog supply:
1.2V analog (left and right separated): LT3042
3.3V analog (left and right separated): LT3042
5V for LCD: LT1117
5V Analog supply: LT1117
5V Digiltal supply Digiltal supply: LT1117
On-board DAC ESD9038PRO includes:
1. ES9038PRO chip.
2. Clock 100MHz CCHD-575, Ultra-Low Phase Noise Crystal Oscillator.
3. All Input connecters, Amanero USB (not included)
4. All low noise Lt3042
5. Lm1117
Use: it is simple and need:
1. Transformer 15VA to 25VA: 2 x 6 - 8VAC: Talema 70050 or Talema 70060 Or equivalent
2. Use LCD Control board off Andrea-quanghao for ES9038PRO, ES9028PRO
Controls and features
1. Standby mode.
2. High volume display.
3. 20 x 4 LCD display.
4. Select the 4-way input and display the frequency on the LCD screen
5. Fuse protection - 220 VAC power supply / 5W
6.Turn on, off with remote control or buttons.
7. Simple and appropriate use for DAC chips: ES9038PRO, ES9028PRO.
8. Set up customizable protocols such as: volume, input as you like.
9. Select modes such as filter, frequency, left channel right.
10. Special and unique - Store settings according to your preferences:
A, Keep the big picture to the desired: lowest -100dB, largest 0dB.
B, Select and store left or right channel output - No need to reverse the output.
C, Selectable filter modes: (Pass band): 47kHz, 50kHz, 60kHz, 70kHz.
D, Option: PCM Filter Characteristics
E, Selectable filter modes: (Pass band): 47kHz, 50kHz, 60kHz, 70kHz.
F, Option: PCM Filter Characteristics: Fast, Slow Roll-Off, Apodizing, Hybrid, Brickwall.
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Control of DAC module + remote control + and some pictures DAC completed
Control of DAC module + remote control + and some pictures DAC completed
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Will it work well with RPi --> Ian Isolator HAT+DOP/DSD decoder —> Ian Multichannel FIFO+XO —> I2S input on your DAC ES9038 PRO?
Does it enough conf for play DSD and PCM in automatic recognition?
Thanks and Happy holiday!!
Merry Christmas to everybody !!
Will it work well with RPi --> Ian Isolator HAT+DOP/DSD decoder —> Ian Multichannel FIFO+XO —> I2S input on your DAC ES9038 PRO?
Does it enough conf for play DSD and PCM in automatic recognition?
Thanks and Happy holiday!!
How does it aound compared to the ess9018 ?
I would assume more clean/sterile as it cancels 2nd h. much more out ? I never thought that the ess9018 is a warm sounding dac, more one which needs the tube stage to sound right...but how is this one ?
I would assume more clean/sterile as it cancels 2nd h. much more out ? I never thought that the ess9018 is a warm sounding dac, more one which needs the tube stage to sound right...but how is this one ?
Can I buy this dac fully assembled and ready to plug in and play?
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Have anyone tell us how this dac sounds, I've tried to contact Quanghao but seems he is very busy at the moment
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I believe Quang Hao is very busy at the moment making Dac's from group buy.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/300266-dac-es9038-pro-group-buys.html
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I believe Quang Hao is very busy at the moment making Dac's from group buy.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/group-buys/300266-dac-es9038-pro-group-buys.html
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