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Shanling UA7 – Portable Tube-Based DAC with Headphone Amplifier
The Shanling UA7 is a portable DAC with a vacuum tube headphone amplifier, combining advanced technology and compact design.
Equipped with the ESS Technology ES9069 DAC chip, it supports PCM decoding up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 formats.
Features include a multi-functional control dial, OLED display, and USB-C power input for versatile usability.
Ancient Audio Introduces the Lektor 30 Anniversary Compact Disc Player
Ancient Audio celebrates its 30th anniversary with the release of the Lektor 30 Anniversary CD player, designed for audiophile enthusiasts.
Based on the CD Lektor Joy, it features the Austrian CD-Pro8 mechanism and ESS Technology ES9038 Pro DAC.
The device is a standalone CD player with an optional Digital Speaker Processor for enhanced sound quality.
Introducing SMSL PS200 Pro Desktop DAC and DS300 Headphone Amplifier/DAC in Cyberpunk Style
SMSL introduces two new products: the PS200 Pro DAC and DS300 DAC/headphone amplifier, featuring cutting-edge audio technology and innovative designs.
The PS200 Pro employs the ESS Technology ES9039Q2M DAC chip and XMOS XU316 USB processor, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 formats.
The device supports MQA and MQA-CD decoding, offering studio-quality sound, and includes USB-C, optical, and coaxial digital inputs.
NAD C 700 and C 700 V2 Certified for Dirac Live Room Correction
NAD Electronics announces official Dirac Live certification for streaming amplifiers NAD C 700 and C 700 V2, enhancing acoustic room correction capabilities.
The NAD C 700, introduced in 2021, features a HybridDigital UcD amplifier delivering 2 × 80 W power and BluOS support.
The NAD C 700 V2, launched in 2024, incorporates an ESS SABRE DAC, phono input, and immersive multi-channel support via BluOS.
Introducing the WiiM Amp Ultra Streaming Amplifier with ESS ES9039Q2M DAC and Advanced Room Correction Technology
The WiiM Amp Ultra, a flagship streaming amplifier, launched on October 3rd, priced around ¥89,760, and available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
Features include a 3.5-inch full-color touchscreen, ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC, dual TI TPA3255 amp chips, and six OPA1612 operational amplifiers.
Equipped with RoomFit room correction, the device uses a smartphone's microphone for precise acoustic tuning based on room characteristics.
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