D9

DAC

Audiolab has long been synonymous with high-fidelity digital audio conversion, pushing the boundaries of DAC technology since the groundbreaking M-DAC and followed by the longstanding M-DAC+. Building upon this rich heritage, the D9 represents a new era of audiophile-grade digital-to-analogue conversion, setting a new benchmark for performance and precision.

• General Description: DAC
• Inputs: 2x SPDIF (Coax), 2x SPDIF (Optical), 1x PC USB (USB B), 1x USB HDD (USB A), 1x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD), 1x AES3/EBU
• Outputs: 1x RCA, 1x XLR, 1x Headphone, 2x 12 V Trigger, 1x Optical, 1x COAX outputs
• Sampling Frequency: Optical/Coaxial: 44.1 kHz → 192 kHz; USB HDD: 44.1 kHz → 96 kHz; PC USB: 44.1 kHz → 768 kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
• Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
• Power Requirements (depending on region): 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 100-120 V ~ 50/60 Hz
• Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, etc.

Design Philosophy and Core Technology:

• ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC
• MQA Full decoder (PC USB, Coax / Optical)
• 2.8" 480x640 large size full view IPS LCD
• Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD / LDAC) streaming
• Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp
• VU Digital / VU Analogue Meter
• USB HDD Playback with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/APE compatibility
• USB Firmware Upgrade

DAC:

• D to A Converter: ES9038Pro
• Output Level (0 dBFS, 1 kHz): 2.05 Vrms (RCA), 4.1 Vrms (XLR)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001% (1 kHz @ 0 dBFS)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)
• Output Impedance: Not specified
• Max. Sampling Frequency: USB HDD: 96 kHz; Optical, Coaxial: 192 kHz; PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 118 dB (A-weighted, RCA); > 123 dB (A-weighted, XLR)

Headphone Amplifier:

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% (1 kHz, 50 mW)
• Output Impedance: 2.35 Ω
• Load Impedance: 20 - 600 Ω