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Emotiva presents its Differential Reference Design series, featuring components like the DRS-1 streamer, DRD-1 DAC, DRP-1 preamp, and DRA-1 amplifier.
The DRS-1 streamer is built on the Volumio Premium platform, supporting Qobuz, TIDAL, Bluetooth, USB, and NAS playback.
Equipped with ESS Technology's ES9038Q2M DAC chip, the DRS-1 ensures low noise and distortion while maintaining dynamic audio fidelity.

The Emotiva Differential Reference Design Series Stack offers a four-component audio system priced at $2,599, emphasizing high performance and compact design.
Components include the DRS-1 Streamer, DRD-1 DAC, DRP-1 Preamp, and DRA-1 Power Amplifier, each featuring balanced signal architecture and uniform dimensions.
The DRS-1 supports streaming services, Bluetooth, and local storage with a Volumio-powered interface, integrating a 32-bit ESS ES9038Q2M DAC.