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About the X-Sabre Pro MQA
The Matrix Audio X-Sabre Pro MQA is a premium digital-to-analog converter utilizing ESS's flagship ES9038PRO 8-channel DAC chip. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD1024 (45.158MHz) via IIS-LVDS input, with multiple digital inputs including USB, coaxial, optical, AES/EBU, and HDMI-based IIS. The device features three Crystek ultra-low phase noise oscillators (-169dBc/Hz) and offers both internal/external clock synchronization options. Its aluminum chassis houses advanced circuitry including an XMOS XU216 USB interface and AK4118 S/PDIF receiver.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD1024
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9038PRO
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU, IIS-LVDS
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 300 × 45 × 218 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.7 kg (8 lbs)
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