Overview: Analog Reinvented ES9118EQ
32-bit Stereo Low Power DAC with Headphone Amplifier & Output Switch
Product Datasheet The ES9118EQ SABRE® DAC with Headphone Amp is a high-performance 32-bit, 2-channel audio D/A converter with headphone amplifier and output switch designed for audiophile-grade portable power sensitive applications such as digital music players, consumer applications such as USB DACs and A/V receivers, as well as professional applications such as mixer consoles and digital audio workstations.
Using the critically acclaimed ESS patented 32-bit HyperStream® DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9118EQ delivers up to 125dB SNR and –112dB THD+N, a performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts.
The ES9118EQ’s integrated SABRE DAC supports up to up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM and DSD256 data in master or slave timing modes. A fully programmable FIR filter with seven presets provides a customizable sound signature and the integrated headphone amp supports up to 1.1Vrms output. The patented, integrated output switch allows non-HiFi sources, such as speech, to bypass the ES9118EQ. to minimize power consumption. Residual distortion from suboptimal PCB components and layout can be minimized using ES9118EQ’s unique THD compensation circuit, while PCB footprint and bill-of-materials are minimized by the integrated low-noise DAC reference LDO.
The ES9118EQ sets the standard for HD audio performance enabling SABRE HiFi® experience all the way from the audio source to headphones in an easy-to-use 40 pin QFN package.
