D9 vs Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2
The DMP-A6 Master Edition Gen 2's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the D9's 118 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,499
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About the D9
The Audiolab D9 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter, headphone amplifier, and digital preamplifier designed as a versatile centerpiece for desktop or hi-fi systems. It uses the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC, supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512, and full MQA decoding. Connectivity includes multiple digital inputs, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX/aptX HD/LDAC, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, and digital outputs, with a 2.8-inch IPS color display and USB firmware upgrade support. It is marketed as a premium standalone DAC and headphone hub rather than a network streamer.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 118 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.1V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, USB-B, USB-A, Bluetooth, AES3/EBU
- Digital Outputs
- optical output, coaxial output
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR, headphone output
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 277 × 88 × 315 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.2 kg (9 lbs)
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