Description
D7
Compact, rugged and uncompromising in features, the D7 is designed to reflect the traditional Audiolab styling, fit and finish.
D7 comes equipped with an OLED display and an intuitive operational menu that offers instant access to the features, functions and performance capabilities that set it apart from other DAC offerings within this class.
Unlike many rivals, the D7 display, menu and remote control are designed to enhance usability beyond buttons, LEDs and the restricted functionality that one may be accustomed to at this price.
High-End Chipset
Taking heavy influence from the Audiolab 7000A, the D7 incorporates state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue signal conversion in the form of the ESS9038Q2M chipset. This enables digital sources to be introduced to analogue systems—a CD transport or wireless streamer, for instance.
Huge Connectivity
The D7 has four S/PDIF inputs — two coaxial and two optical — a USB HDD input for playback from external flash drives, and a USB type-B input for PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets.
It also offers the option of coaxial, optical, or analogue RCA and fully balanced XLR outputs, making it a highly versatile digital audio hub. Bluetooth reception is included, too, with support for multiple codecs, including aptX HD, and Bluetooth 5.1 compliance for optimum range and speed.
High-Res Audio + MQA Decoding
The new-generation 32-bit Sabre chip – the ES9038Q2M- is a benchmark in DAC standards.
However, accompanied by proprietary circuitry to make the most of the ESS HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator for ultra-low noise and high dynamic range, Audiolab engineers have the proven knowhow in implementation of this chip to make class-leading Digital Audio Conversion devices.
D7 offers hi-res audio support with DSD up to 22.5792 MHz (DSD512) and 32-bit / 768 kHzBit PCM via USB, or 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM over S/PDIF (optical and coaxial). It is also a full MQA decoder, with the complete three-unfold decoding process performed internally, rather than just the final unfold in the manner of an MQA renderer.
High-End Headphone Amplifier
The D7 also features a high-power headphone amplifier with current-feedback circuitry to round out the versatility. Like the 7000A, this solution is designed for all headphone types, ensuring exceptional clarity and drive.
Features
- ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
- MQA Full decoder (PC USB, Coax / Optical)
- OLED Display
- Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD) streaming
- Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp
- Supports playing USB memory device (MP3 / WMA / APE / AAC / WAV / FLAC)
- USB Firmware Upgrade
Specifications
- Model: D7
- General Description: DAC
- Inputs: 2 x SPDIF (Coax), 2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB (USB B), 1 x USB HDD (USB A), 1 x Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD)
- Outputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x Headphone, 2 x 12V Trigger, 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
- Sampling Frequency:
- Optical / Coaxial: 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
- USB HDD: 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz
- PC USB: 44.1 kHz – 768 kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
- DAC
- D to A Converter: ES9038Q2M
- Output Level (0 dBFS, 1 kHz): 2.05 Vrms (RCA), 4.1 Vrms (XLR)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001 % (1 kHz @ 0 dBFS)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 0.2 dB)
- Output Impedance: 120 Ohm
- Max Sampling Frequency:
- USB HDD: 96 kHz
- Optical / Coaxial: 192 kHz
- PC USB: PCM 768 kHz, DSD512
- Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N): > 115 dB (A-weighted, RCA), > 117 dB (A-weighted, XLR)
- Headphone Amplifier
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01 % (1 kHz, 50 mW)
- Output Impedance: 2.35 Ohm
- Load Impedance: 20-600 Ohm
- General
- Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
- Net Weight: 1.42 kg
- Gross Weight: 2.2 kg
- Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 180 x 208 x 56 mm
- Power Requirements (depending on region): 220-240 V – 50 / 60 Hz, 100 – 120 V – 50 / 60 Hz
Included
- 1 x Audiolab D7
- 1 x Power Adaptor
- 1 x Remote Control
- 1 x Documentation
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