Tambaqui vs Esoteric N-05XD
The N-05XD's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the Tambaqui's 130 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,500 - $13,400
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Tambaqui
The Tambaqui is a high-end digital-to-analog converter with integrated digital preamplifier and headphone amplifier functionality. Its architecture uses asynchronous upsampling to 3.125 MHz at 32 bits, a seventh-order noise shaper, and a 32-stage discrete analogue FIR output stage. It provides seven digital inputs—USB Type-B, optical Toslink, coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Ethernet/network, I²S over HDMI, and Bluetooth—and uses balanced XLR line outputs. Headphone connections include 6.3 mm single-ended and four-pin XLR balanced outputs. Volume control is digitally implemented and can be operated from the front panel, control application, or compatible remote controls. The Tambaqui is Roon Ready.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 130 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, TosLink, S/PDIF, AES3, I2S over HDMI
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Headphone: 4-pin XLR, 6.3mm jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 200 × 109 × 320 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.22 kg (12 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions