Khadas Tone Board (DAC)

Using the critically acclaimed ESS patented 32-bit HyperStream II DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator the ES9038Q2M delivers a DNR of up top 129dB and THD+N of -120dB, a performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts. 

The ES9038Q2M handles up to 32-bit 768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP and native DSD512 data in master or slave timing modes. Custom sound signature is supported via a fully programmable FIR filter with 7 presents. Residual distortion from suboptimal PCB components and layout can be minimized using ES9038Q2M's different THD compensation circuit, while chip-to-chip gain variation is reduced via a built-in auto gain calibration circuit.

Outstanding Performance:

• XMOS XU208-128-QF48: 8 xCores up to 500MIPS, fully compliant with USB 2.0 specifications.
• Very Quiet Power Supply: Ultra-low noise, high PSRR LDO for powering Hi-Fi applications.
• RCA Connectors: High-quality RCA to deliver audio with tiny, clear, powerful and rich sound details.
• ESS ES9038Q2M DAC: Industry's highest performing 32-bit mobile DAC with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion.
• Accurate Low Noise Clock: Ultra-low phase-noise crystal oscillators with superior phase-noise characteristics
  
  

Box Contents:

• Tone Board
• USB-C Cable (USB-2.0 to USB-C)
• Screw Mounting Set
  
  

Compatibility (VIMs Edition):

• Edge-V
• New VIM2 (v1.4 and higher)
• Old VIM2 (v1.2 and earlier)
• VIM1 (all versions)
• All other devices via included USB-C to USB-2.0 cable
  
  

Compatibility (Generic Edition):

• Desktop PCs
• Laptop PCs
• Edge, Raspberry Pis and other SBCs
• All other devices via included USB-C to USB-2.0 cable