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Reference DACC
32-bit Hyperstream™ Audio DAC
Product Brief
ESS Technology, Inc.
OVERVIEW
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The SABRE Reference audio DAC series is the world’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC solution
targeted for consumer applications such as Blu-ray player, audio pre-amplifier, A/V receiver and
professional applications such as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio workstations.
Part
Description
Number
ES9018 SABRE32 Reference
8-Channel Audio DAC
Package
DNR (dB)
64-LQFP
ES9012 SABRE32 Reference
Stereo Audio DAC
64-LQFP
135 (mono)
133 (stereo)
129 (8ch)
133
THD
(dB)
-120
32-bit
DAC
Yes
I2S/DSD
Input
Yes
-120
Yes
Yes
SPDIF
Jitter
Input Reduction
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
With ESS patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the
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SABRE Reference Stereo DAC delivers an unprecedented DNR of up to 135dB and THD+N of -120dB,
the industry’s highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts.
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The SABRE Reference audio DAC’s 32-bit Hyperstream architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data
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via I2S input, as well as DSD or SPDIF data. The SABRE Reference supports up to 200kHz input
sampling rates and consumes less than 100mW.
KEY FEATURES
Feature
Benefit
Patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC
o Up to 135dB dynamic range
o -120dB THD+N
Industry’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with
unprecedented dynamic range and ultra low distortion
Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator
Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter
Universal digital input for up to 200kHz
sampling rate
Supports SPDIF, PCM (I2S, MSB/LSB justified 16-32-bit) or
DSD input with DVD Audio and SACD compatibility.
Integrated DSP functions
Click-free soft mute and volume control
Programmable filter characteristics for PCM/DSD
Programmable Zero detect
De-emphasis for 32, 44.1 and 48kHz sampling
Customizable output configuration
(SABRE32 DAC 8-Channel Reference only)
Mono, stereo, 4 or 8-channel output in current or voltage
mode based on performance criterion
Customizable filter characteristics
User programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response
100mW power consumption
Simplifies power supply design
APPLICATIONS
• Blu-ray / SACD / DVD-Audio player
• Audio preamplifier and receiver
• A/V processor
• Professional audio recording systems and mixing consoles
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