EVERSOLO DAC-Z8

The Eversolo DAC-Z8 is a compact, refined, and high-performance digital-to-analog converter. Equipped with the prestigious 32-bit ESS Sabre ES9038Pro DAC chip—widely recognized as one of the best on the market for its ability to deliver authentic, detailed audio reproduction with extremely low distortion—it supports ultra-high-resolution files up to native DSD512, PCM 768kHz at 32-bit, and MQA technology, ensuring sound that faithfully reproduces the original master recording.

At the heart of the DAC-Z8 lies the third-generation XMOS XU316 processor, offering faster processing and greater USB bandwidth, allowing for smoother and more precise transmission of high-resolution audio data. Two ultra-precise crystal oscillators, calibrated respectively for 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling frequencies, ensure perfect signal synchronization and drastically reduced jitter, resulting in cleaner and more natural sound.

The analog section of the device is fully balanced, designed to provide excellent channel separation and minimize interference. Eight OPA1612 operational amplifiers make up the I/V circuit, with an 8-channel shunt compensation system, enhancing the clarity and tonal authority of the sound. The headphone output section is equally impressive: the integrated amplifier can drive headphones with an impedance ranging from 16 to 300 ohms, ensuring dynamic, detailed, and consistently controlled audio performance.

The DAC-Z8 offers a wide array of digital inputs, including USB Type-B and Type-C, coaxial, optical Toslink, and an advanced Bluetooth module based on the Qualcomm QCC5125 chip. This module is compatible with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs, enabling CD-quality or better wireless playback. All digital inputs, including optical and coaxial, support full MQA decoding and DSD64 via DoP, making the device highly versatile.

Elegantly crafted and built with premium materials, the DAC-Z8 is housed in a CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum chassis that combines robustness with a sleek, modern design. The 3-inch color LCD display offers a clear, customizable user interface with VU meters, detailed information about incoming audio signals, and easy access to all device settings. A dedicated control app for Android and iOS is also available, allowing full control of the DAC via Bluetooth directly from a smartphone.

Power delivery has been given the same attention to detail: a low-noise power supply module with audio-grade dedicated capacitors provides clean energy to the circuit, further reducing ripple and ensuring a more stable signal. Internal components have been carefully selected—including WIMA and Nichicon capacitors, Omron relays, and TI op-amps—reflecting a professional-grade engineering approach. The entire project has been fine-tuned for high-level audio performance, achieving outstanding measurable results: a total harmonic distortion of -124 dB and a dynamic range of 133 dB.

Lastly, the ability to personalize listening through various digital filters—seven for PCM signals and four for DSD—allows users to tailor the sound to their preferences, making the DAC-Z8 not only a technologically advanced tool but a true extension of personal listening taste. Certified Hi-Res Audio, this DAC represents a comprehensive solution for anyone seeking an audio experience that reveals every detail of their music.

Technical Specifications:

• Display: 3-inch LCD screen
• DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter): ESS SABRE 9038Pro
• Audio Processor: XMOS XU316
• Operational Amplifiers: 10 x OPA1612
• Power Supply: low-noise switching power supply
• Bluetooth Audio Input: Qualcomm QCC5125 module (Bluetooth 5.0), compatible with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs
• USB Type-B Input: compatible with Windows 7/10, Mac, Android, iOS; supports stereo DSD512, PCM 768kHz 32bit, and MQA
• USB Type-C Input: compatible with Windows 7/10, Mac, Android, iOS; supports up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768kHz 32bit, and MQA
• Optical Input (Toslink): supports stereo PCM 192kHz 24bit, DSD64 DoP, MQA
• Coaxial Input: supports stereo PCM 192kHz 24bit, DSD64 DoP, MQA
• Analog Audio Outputs: balanced XLR pre-outs, unbalanced RCA; headphone output via 6.35 mm single-ended jack
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 270 x 187 x 50 mm
• Weight: 3 kg