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Audio Analogue AADAC
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The AADAC is a digital-to-analogue converter from Audio Analogue, an Italian manufacturer, built around the ESS Sabre ES9038 conversion chip with comprehensive format support. The AADAC brings Audio Analogue's considered Italian engineering to standalone digital conversion.
Key specs that matter
The Sabre ES9038 conversion chip handles digital-to-analogue conversion, a well-regarded chip within the ESS Sabre family. DSD compatibility reaches DSD512, with PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz - comprehensive format support. Output level reaches 2.9V on both balanced and single-ended connections. At 100 x 220 x 390mm and 5.5kg, the AADAC maintains a manageable chassis footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, detailed conversion reflecting the well-regarded ES9038 chip's characteristic measured performance, consistent with Audio Analogue's broader considered Italian engineering approach.
Pairing
The 2.9V output on both balanced and single-ended connections gives genuine flexibility connecting to a variety of downstream amplifiers, and Audio Analogue's own amplifier catalogue offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing.
Alternatives
Audio Analogue's broader electronics catalogue offers natural companion components for buyers building coherently voiced, entirely Audio Analogue-based system.
Key specs that matter
The Sabre ES9038 conversion chip handles digital-to-analogue conversion, a well-regarded chip within the ESS Sabre family. DSD compatibility reaches DSD512, with PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz - comprehensive format support. Output level reaches 2.9V on both balanced and single-ended connections. At 100 x 220 x 390mm and 5.5kg, the AADAC maintains a manageable chassis footprint.
Sound and use context
Expect clean, detailed conversion reflecting the well-regarded ES9038 chip's characteristic measured performance, consistent with Audio Analogue's broader considered Italian engineering approach.
Pairing
The 2.9V output on both balanced and single-ended connections gives genuine flexibility connecting to a variety of downstream amplifiers, and Audio Analogue's own amplifier catalogue offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing.
Alternatives
Audio Analogue's broader electronics catalogue offers natural companion components for buyers building coherently voiced, entirely Audio Analogue-based system.
Specifications
Model name
AADAC
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
Sabre ES9038
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/384 and DSD512
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
2.9
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
2.9
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
100 x 220 x 390
Weight (kg)
5.5
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