Analog Reinvented

ES9018S

Reference 32-bit Audio DAC

Product Datasheet

Patented 32-bit HyperStreamTM DAC

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Up to 135dB DNR

–120dB THD+N

Industry’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with unprecedented dynamic range and

ultra-low distortion

Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator

Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter

64-bit accumulator and 32-bit processing

Distortion free signal processing

Universal digital input for up to 1.536MHz1 sampling

rate

Supports SPDIF, PCM (I2S, MSB / LSB justified 16-32-bit) or DSD input with DVD Audio

and SACD compatibility.

Integrated DSP functions

Click-free soft mute and volume control

Programmable filter characteristics for PCM / DSD

Programmable Zero detect

De-emphasis for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling

Customizable output configuration

Mono, stereo, 8-channel output in current- or voltage-mode based on performance

criterion

Customizable filter characteristics

User-programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response

100mW power consumption

Simplifies power supply design

APPLICATIONS

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Blu-ray / SACD / DVD-Audio player

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Audio preamplifier and receiver

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A/V processor

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Professional audio recording systems and mixing consoles

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Digital audio workstation

The SABRE32 Reference audio DAC series is the world’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC solution targeted for consumer applications such

as Blu-ray players, audio pre-amplifiers, A/V receivers and professional applications such as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio

workstations.

Part

Number

Description

Package

DNR (dB)

THD (dB)

32-bit

DAC

I2S / DSD

Input

SPDIF

Input

Jitter

Reduction

ES9018

SABRE32 Reference

8-Channel Audio DAC

64-LQFP

135 (mono)

129 (8-Ch)

–120

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

With ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamTM DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the SABRE32 Reference Stereo DAC delivers an

unprecedented DNR of up to 135dB and THD+N of –120dB, the industry’s highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio

enthusiasts.

The SABRE32 Reference audio DAC’s 32-bit HyperStreamTM architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data via I2S input, as well as DSD or SPDIF

data. The SABRE32 Reference supports up to 1.536MHz input sampling rates and consumes less than 100mW.

The SABRE32 Reference DACs set the standard for HD audio performance, SABRE SOUNDTM, in a cost-effective, easy-to-use form factor for

today’s most demanding digital-audio applications.

Feature

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