EverSolo DAC-Z8
EverSolo DAC-Z8
A compact, high-performance DAC with a pleasantly neutral-sounding ESS DAC implementation - remotely controllable via a dedicated smartphone app for maximum convenience.
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Functional Overview
- ESS Sabre flagship ES9038Pro 32-bit D/A converter chip.
- The 3rd generation XMOS XU316 with higher performance and faster speed.
- High precision, low jitter dual clock oscillators synchronous processing.
- OPA1612*8 I/V operational amplifier circuit, 8-channel shunt compensation technology.
- Up to DSD512 Native, PCM768KHz@32Bit decoding.
- Optical, Coaxial and USB support MQA full decoding and rendering.
- Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.0 module.
- Fully balanced audio architecture, differential amplifier circuit and professional calibration.
- High-performance headphone amp output, 16-300 ohm headphone driver.
- 3-inch LCD screen, with diverse VU meter modes.
- Low ripple power supply to ensure a purer power source.
- Exclusive mobile phone controller APP for global control.
GoldenSound Review:
- Distortion on both the XLR and RCA outs is incredibly low.
- Performance at small signal levels is very clean thanks to the ultra low noise of the DAC-Z8. This will be great for IEM users!
- Low level signal output is great, and also has almost no ultrasonic noise either. Exceptionally clean.
- The DAC Z8 does have sufficient internal headroom to reconstruct small intersample overs without issue.
- Jitter performance is terrific!
Summary:
The EverSolo DAC-Z8 offers top-notch objective performance at an attractive price, and to sweeten the deal offers various features and quality of life aspects that in my view make this a much more attractive option than most similarly priced competitors.
I would also say that I’ve found the DAC-Z8 to be subjectively more enjoyable than a lot of other products close in price too, and in fact it’s now taken over DAC duty on my desk setup!
EverSolo has made a fantastic product, with quite a bit of effort and R&D into various areas where it matters, without unnecessary frills or marketing. I’m really looking forward to seeing what comes from EverSolo in future!
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EverSolo DAC-Z8 Specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Model | EverSolo DAC-Z8 |
Display Screen | 3-inch LCD Screen |
Chassis | Aviation aluminum alloy |
DAC | ES 9038Pro |
Audio Processor | XMOS XU316 |
OPA Chip | OPA1612*10 |
Power Supply | Low noise switching power supply |
Bluetooth Audio Input | Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0 Support SBC/AAC |
USB-B DAC Input | Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and iOS Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA |
USB-C DAC Input | Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and iOS Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA |
Optical Audio Input | Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA |
Coaxial Audio Input | Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA |
Analog Audio Output | Preamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA; Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-ended |
USB Port | USB2.0*1 (only for firmware upgrade) |
Control Methods | Remote control, mobile APP control and knob control |
Headphone Impedance | 16-300Ω (low gain mode: 16-32Ω / high gain mode: 32-300Ω) |
XLR Audio Characteristics | Output level (Vrms): 4.1Vrms@0dBFS THD+N@A-wt: 0.000062%@1kHz (-124dB@1kHz) THD+N@No-wt: 0.000069%@1kHz (-123dB@1kHz) Noise@No-wt: <1.2uVrms SNR@No-wt: 133dB@1kHz Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) Crosstalk: -130dB@1kHz DNR@No-wt: 133dB@1kHz |
RCA Audio Characteristics | Output level (Vrms): 2.3Vrms@0dBFS THD+N@A-wt: 0.000086%@1kHz (-121dB@1kHz) THD+N@No-wt: 0.000097%@1kHz (-120dB@1kHz) Noise@No-wt: <1.5uVrms SNR@No-wt: 126dB@1kHz Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) Crosstalk: -123dB@1kHz DNR@No-wt: 126dB@1kHz |
Headphone (low gain mode) Characteristics | Output level (Vrms): 1.2Vrms@0dBFS Maximum undistorted power: 45 mW@32Ω THD+N@A-wt: 0.00015%@1kHz (-116dB@1kHz) THD+N@No-wt: 0.00018%@1kHz (-115dB@1kHz) Noise@No-wt: <2uVrms SNR@No-wt: 124dB@1kHz Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) DNR@No-wt: 119dB@1kHz |
Headphone (high gain mode) Characteristics | Output level (Vrms): 2.8Vrms@0dBFS Maximum undistorted power: 26 mW@300Ω THD+N@A-wt: 0.00016%@1kHz (-116dB@1kHz) THD+N@No-wt: 0.00016%@1kHz (-116dB@1kHz) Noise@No-wt: <2uVrms SNR@No-wt: 124dB@1kHz Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB) DNR@No-wt: 124dB@1kHz |
Power Input | AC 110~240V 50/60Hz |
Rated Power | 9W |
Dimensions | 270mm (W) * 187mm (D) * 50mm (H) |
Packing List | Remote control *1, power cable *1, USB cable *1, product manual *1 |