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ES9038Pro DAC
ESS flagship ES9038Pro DAC is known as the industry benchmark, with relatively lower total harmonic distortion level, extremely low noise and distortion. Let 's enjoy the authentic high-fidelity music experience.
MQA Full Decoder
DAC-Z8 includes MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, which enables you to playback MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
8 OPA1612 I/V Circuit
The multichannelsignal shunt compensation technology has been adopted, 8 OPA1612 correspond to 8-channel output for l/V signal conversion, then output to 2 channels in parallel.
RCA and XLR Separate Output
In order to reduce the possible signal interference of the RCA and XLR simultaneous output, Z8 RCA and XLR are output separately to achieve higher audio indicator and better audioperformance. For sure, RCA and XLR can be output at the same time by setting manually.
Qualcomm Bluetooth Module
DAC-Z8 Bluetooth audio receiver adopts Qualcomm QCC5125 module. It is Bluetooth 5.0 and supports SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD Bluetooth audio protocol. Enjoy CD quality music conveniently by connecting mobile phone, tablet and computer.
Multifunctional Knob
The knob on the front panel is multifunctional, not only can be used for volume adjustment but also for menu selection, such as, input source switching, output selection, filter modes, UV meters etc. The embellishment of ambientlight looks scientific and technological.
Khal Brando
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
Just get one lol. The sound, the build, the presentation are just 👌 sublime. Remember to do the update, you’ll have to find 56 on a forum or something like that, for whatever reason the Eversolo website doesn’t have it available on the downloads page. I use this with a Bluesound Node 132, my Sony 4k bluray/SACD Player, and LG 4ktv. This is the height of HiFi diminishing returns. I’m very happy with this setup, it all looks great together, highlighted by those VU Meters lol!
D. Michael Elkins
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
I purchased this DAC for use with my Audiolab 6000CDT as both a DAC and a pre-amp. Set-up of the unit required only a few menu choices using the supplied remote, I plugged in the coaxial cable between the two units, then used the RCA outputs from the unit into my amp, and life was good.Like other users have said, the VU meters aren't really all that visible from a listening distance but are a nice touch. I personally went with the green/blue motif. I don't really use the remote since I control my CD transport with its own remote and I control the volume with the remote for my amp. You might find the unit itself to be smaller than expected and is the same width as the Eversolo DMP A-6, if you're familiar with that streamer. I haven't tried using the DAC with that unit but I may give it a try.Sound-wise, I found the quality to be dependent upon how well the CD had been recorded or mastered in the first place, but the sound quality and separation really shown when playing something like a Tears for Fears CD. I am overall very pleased with the purchase.
Bambobambo
Reviewed in Italy on September 13, 2024
Sono entrato nel mondo della musica liquida lo scorso anno, acquistando per provare un dac entry level Smsl DO100. Dopo un anno ho acquistato l'Eversolo Dac-z8 per fare un upgrade. Soldi spesi benissimo. Lasciando stare la qualità costruttiva eccezionale, a differenza dell'Smsl ha un suono molto più caldo e naturale (Smsl dettagliato ma freddo), pur utilizzando un chip della stessa famiglia (ESS Sabre). A tratti sembra quasi di ascoltare un concerto dal vivo... Inoltre la feature del display con i VU meter, per uno che ha cominciato a smanettare nel mondo dell'hifi quasi quarant'anni fa, è impagabile. Non badate troppo alle recensioni su Youtube, se siete alla ricerca di un dac acquistatelo senza remore, non ve ne pentirete.
Dustin
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
I bought this Eversolo DAC-Z8 after reading the audiosciencereview post about it. I thought it looked good, and the measurements and user feedback was all excellent, too. It seemed pretty much perfect so why not get it?It replaced a Benchmark DAC1 USB for me, which I've had for many years. Strictly speaking, I didn't need a new DAC. I just wanted one, and the VU meters look really cool to me. I just need a box on my desk with an optical & usb input, a big volume knob, rear XLR outputs for studio monitors, and front headphone jack for headphones. This has all that, and bluetooth too! I havent used the bluetooth feature much other than to verify it works - which it does.It looks great, it works great. I have zero complaints. If you are an audiophile, please trust that this device sounds fantastic because it certainly does. It plays nice with my headphones from Audeze LCD-XC to Fostex TH900MKII and Audio Technica ATH-WBLTD and Denon AH-D7000. If you're not so much an audiophile and believe DACs don't matter so much - well, sure, it's far beyond human audible levels of transparency and clarity or whatever, but so are most modern DACs. Assuming any decent DAC is going to work perfectly fine, then the selling point for this one is the look & feel. The look & feel were worth the price for me, so there you have it. A great DAC for the modern age!
FRANCISCO JOSE C B DA SILVA
Reviewed in Spain on February 7, 2024
O DAC é bom, o amplificador de heaphones é pouco potente.O display faz o que é suposto, embora a enfase nos vuímetros falsos é um tonteria
Bwdst3
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
Setup is Roon via Mac Mini > Z8 > iemagni > HD600. Easy to set up and sounds fantastic. Looks great on the desktop. Remote worked perfectly. Very nicely packaged. Would like to see fixed level outputs and Roon tested cert. But overall very happy with the DAC.
BobHifi
Reviewed in France on December 12, 2024
Achat basé sur la diapason d'OR 2024, qui l'a jugé "accessible". GROSSE ERREUR , et Quelle deception a l'écoute, tres brouillon et désagréable. Pour le prix , je déconseille . D'occasion un DACmagic CambridgeAudio a 100 euros, c'est le jour et la nuit (et 6x moins cher). J'ai retourné ce produit le lendemain. Je ne remercie pas la revue diapason pour ce classement erroné.
Dellef Rutkowski
Reviewed in Germany on October 27, 2024
Arbeitet wie erwartet
D Stafford
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
Since this is my first separate DAC in the sea of DACS this one stood out to me. I can truly say that the sound quality exceeded my expectation with a huge noticeable improvement in my modest setup. Cannot wait to test the limits of this DAC. Love the many facets of the display window, I just wish it was just a bit larger. All in all, I am in love with this piece! Nice Job EverSolo! Highly recommended!
Prem "The Premster" Raj
Reviewed in Singapore on May 9, 2023
Great DAC! Love the display but most importantly, sounds quality is superb and can roll with the big names in the DAC space.
Gary R
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
I purchased this based on the positive feedback on YouTube. It was as good as they said it was. Except it was too complex for my 65 year old brain to fathom. I returned it for a no hassled. I had tried out 5 similar units before deciding on a new amplifier.
T. Lutey
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
I purchased the Eversolo DAC Z8 after reading the a performance evaluation by Audio Science Review. This DAC tested bar better than many more expensive brands.After a week, having tried all input options, I'm impressed. FLAC files read as DSD using the USB B input, and PC reveal details I hadn't heard before from recordings, including from my $5k Marantz player. The USB C input performed well, also.Headphones perform excellent. The graphics are fun with four options, including no display.I was skeptical about the quality of anything input through Bluetooth, but the audio is surprisingly improved.The balanced XLR outputs are a big plus. I use a pair of XLRs from Amazon Basics, which cost less than $7 each, which work as good as XLRs priced much higher.I would offer on bit of advice. DACs can make a difference, but only if you have good speakers. Nothing is going to make a pair of subpar speakers sound better than their limits.Amazon shipped the Eversolo quickly and it was well packed.
manchego
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
Expensive DACs may not be a good value because the improvement in sound quality becomes marginal as you spend more money, and you can achieve similar quality for a lower price with other components like Schiit Audio.
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