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The Questyle Sigma Pro is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual ES9069 DAC chips from ESS Technology for high-resolution audio decoding.

It incorporates Questyle's proprietary Current Mode amplification with four discrete stages, ensuring ultra-low distortion and compatibility with various headphone impedances.

The device supports PCM, DSD, and MQA decoding via an XMOS XU316 processor, including MQA-CD, making it suitable for studio monitoring.

XMOS introduces its fourth-generation XCORE platform, branded as Generative System-on-Chip (GenSoC), aimed at enabling innovative hardware programmability using generative AI.

The GenSoC architecture combines XCORE's parallel processing capabilities with natural language programmability, ensuring precise timing and functional performance during system development.

XMOS has delivered over 35 million XCORE units, trusted for high-performance processing in audio, AI, DSP, and control applications across various industries.

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.

FiiO has introduced two flagship portable players, the M27 and M33 R2R, both combining portability with high-end desktop-level audio performance.*

The FiiO M27 features dual ESS ES9039SPRO DACs, supports DSD512 and PCM up to 768 kHz, and offers up to 5W output power in balanced mode, while running on Android 13 with a Snapdragon 778G-based processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage.*

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Questyle will release the high-end portable DAC/headphone amplifier "SIGMA Pro" on November 28, with pre-orders starting November 21.

Featuring dual ESS ES9069Q DACs and TTA decoding, it achieves 25Vp-p output and supports high-impedance headphones.

Equipped with XMOS XU316 USB interface, it supports PCM 768kHz/32bit, DSD 512, MQA, and various Bluetooth codecs.

The SMSL DL400 is a high-spec headphone amplifier and DAC featuring cutting-edge technology and compact design, rivaling FiiO's K15 model.

Equipped with an ESS ES9039MSPRO DAC and XMOS XU-316 USB engine, it delivers exceptional audio processing and versatility.

Output power includes 2x6W into 16 ohms, 2x3W into 32 ohms, and 700mW into 300 ohms, supporting a broad range of headphones and IEMs.

Oriolus Japan introduces the "1795MKII" Bluetooth amplifier, launching December 12 with an estimated market price of ¥60,500.

Incorporating TI's PCM1795 DAC chips and AKM's AK4137EQ sample rate converter, it ensures natural sound and reduced noise.

Features XMOS XU316 USB receiver for jitter reduction and Qualcomm QCC5125 SoC supporting aptX HD codecs.

The Fosi Audio ZH3 is an all-in-one DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamp designed for high-resolution audio in a compact design.

Featuring the AKM 4493SEQ DAC, XMOS XU316 processor, and 4 OPA1612 op-amps, it supports PCM 768kHz/32-bit and DSD512.

Outputs include 650mW single-ended and 2570mW balanced at 32Ω, with three gain settings supporting headphones from 16–300Ω.