The Topping D90SE redefines high-end DAC performance with its ESS ES9038Pro chip, enabling unparalleled audio precision. Its innovative design utilizes independent I/V conversion for each channel, delivering outstanding audio fidelity. With support for MQA across a variety of inputs including USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES, music playback is assured to be faithful to the original. Additionally, support for Bluetooth 5.0, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL and LDAC ensure high-quality wireless streaming. The USB input uses a 2nd generation XMOS XU2013 chip for seamless compatibility up to 32-bit 768kHz PCM and DSD512, supported by a custom Thesycon driver, making the D90SE a top choice for audiophiles.
Features:
Flagship ES9038Pro DAC Chip.
Hi-Res Audio & Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certified.
Flagship-Grade Performance With Ultra-Low Distortion.
2nd Generation 16-Core XMOS XU216 USB Signal Receiver.
PCM Decoding up to 32-Bit/768kHz.
Native DSD512 Decoding.
IIS Input Supports Native DSD1024 Support.
MQA Decoding Support across USB, Coaxial, Optical, and AES Inputs.
High-Resolution Bluetooth V5.0 Connectivity With LDAC Transmission Codec.
RCA & XLR Output Support.
Ultra-Low Noise Pre-Amp Function.
Fully Operational Remote Control.
Output Parameters(RCA):
THD+N(A-Weighted): <0.00007%@1kHz.
THD+N(No-Weight): <0.0008%@20Hz-20kHz.
SNR: 127dB.
Dynamic Range: 127dB.
Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.3dB).
Output Level: 2.1Vrms@0dBFS(4V Mode), 2.6Vrms@0dBFS(5V Mode).
Noise: <1.3uVrms.
Crosstalk: -124dB@1kHz.
Channel Balance: 0.3dB.
Output Impedance: 100 ohms.
Ouptut Parameters(XLR):
THD+N(A-Weighted): <0.00005%@1kHz.
THD+N(No-Weight): <0.0003%@20Hz-20kHz.
SNR: 134dB.
Dynamic Range: 134dB.
Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz(+/-0.3dB).
Output Level: 4.2Vrms@0dBFS(4V Mode), 5.2Vrms@0dBFS(5V Mode).
Noise: <1.1uVrms.
Crosstalk: -139dB@1kHz.
Channel Balance: 0.3dB.
Output Impedance: 100 ohms.
Meet the all-new flagship Balanced Desktop DAC, the Topping D90SE. Topping has carefully implemented an advanced ES9038Pro 32-Bit DAC chip that is paired with a 16-core XMOS XU216 USB signal receiver chip for high-resolution audio decoding. The D90SE supports full MQA decoding as well as PCM 768kHz and native DSD512 decoding.
Flagship DAC, Flagship Performance:
Topping D90SE is a flagship-grade desktop DAC capable of providing unmatched performance with its high-quality audiophile-grade components. It achieves industry-leading performance with an ultra-low-distortion rating of <0.00005%. It brings the true details out of our music with great clarity and precision.
Flagship-Grade Sabre DAC Chip:
Topping has equipped the D90SE with a powerful ES9038Pro flagship-grade DAC chip from Sabre Technologies. It helps the D90SE decode the high-resolution audio signals with ultimate quality and performance achieving industry-leading distortion and SNR ratings.
High-Resolution Signal Decoding With XMOS USB Processor:
Topping D90SE adopts a 2nd-gen XMOS XU216 16-core USB processor chip that enables high-resolution audio signal decoding. It provides supports for decoding PCM signal up to 32-Bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 natively. Apart from these, Topping D90SE also supports full MQA unfolding bringing the latest MQA Technology high-end users worldwide. MQA decoding is supported via USB, AES, Optical, and Coaxial input options.
High-Resolution Bluetooth Connectivity:
Topping D90SE adopts Qualcomm's latest CSR8675 Bluetooth chip that provides seamless Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity. It supports multiple high-resolution wireless codecs including LDAC, AptX HD, AptX LL, AptX, SBC, and AAC.
Balanced & Single-Ended Selectable Output Options:
D90SE features balanced XLR and single-ended RCA output ports. Users get the option to choose between different output options such as, "XLR Only", "RCA Only", or "XLR+RCA". Output option can also be chosen between 4V and 5V for XLR output and 2V and 2.5V for the RCA output option.
DAVE is a flagship DAC, a reference-level device containing the latest-generation FPGA technology. Put simply, it is the most advanced DAC in the world.
DAVE is the most advanced DAC we have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’, a moniker that best reflects the product’s capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is truthful in the extreme.
DAVE, which is also a reference-level headphone amplifier and digital preamp, distils over twenty years of Chord Electronics’ research, development and advanced engineering into one device. At its heart lies the advanced Spartan 6 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with 1,000x the processing power of a traditional mass-produced chip DAC. DAVE’s FPGA is loaded with over a million lines of code to confront complex timing issues head-on, with speed and precision.
The FPGA’s extraordinary capability enables a number of key sonic benefits, including significantly improved timing and the best noise-shaper performance of any known DAC. DAVE’s technology delivers music with unmatched reality and musicality, with an unrivalled timing response. The device’s lossless digital volume control outputs the signal direct to your power amplifier for the purest experience.
DAVE has a large LC display, showing input, sample frequency, volume and set-up configurations options, within our famous porthole design. On its fascia, DAVE also features a rotary encoder with a large stainless steel controller and ball buttons, enabling direct interactivity in addition to the supplied remote control.
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz flat within +/-0.1dB (HF filter off)
Tap length filter: 164,000
THD + N: 127.5dB (AWT)
Channel separation: >125dB @ 1KHz
Dynamic range: 127.5dB (AWT)
Sample frequencies: 44.1Khz – 768Khz (16 – 32bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant)
Digital inputs:
4x 75Ω S/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1kHz to 384kHz
1x AES XLR – 44.1kHz to 96kHz
2x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1kHz to 96kHz
1x USB Type B – 44.1kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32bit) – PCM and DSD
Analogue outputs:
1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA
1x Stereo Pair of Balanced XLR
1x ¼” TRS Jack Headphone Output
Delivers up to 2000mW of output power
Compatible with xMEMS micro speaker technology
Class A Discrete circuitry similar to iFi's flagship iCAN Phantom
Movie and Gaming analog EQ modes
XBass+ and XSpace restores bass and recreates lost soundstage
Incredible Power. Uncompromising Clarity
Today the world is busy, fast, and full of noise. iFi knows the power of music, and the unrivaled clarity of the ZEN CAN 3 envelops you with raw, unadulterated emotion. Hear the crack of a voice, the crescendo of a chorus, the delicate whisper of a piano... every note delivered with breathtaking precision.
The ZEN CAN 3 ignites late-night listening sessions with its ability to effortlessly drive headphones from xMEMS-based IEMs to high-end planars. It delivers up to 2000mW output power through the same Class A circuitry found in their flagship iCAN Phantom. And with all-new analog EQ-modes, isolate yourself from the chaos of the outside world and allow for full immersion during intense gaming and movie marathons.
Crisp Footsteps. Clear Voices. Future-Proof Features
Ever watched a movie and struggled with the dialogue during a critical scene? Incredibly frustrating, we know.
Enter Movie Mode, an EQ specifically designed to address the clarity of dialogue in streamed content, enabling you to fully immerse in the narrative without straining to decipher it.
Game Mode caters directly to the needs of those looking for any advantage during competitive play. Hearing even the faintest sounds give away an opponent’s position or signal an approaching threat. Game mode’s EQ enhances this aspect of gameplay by sharpening subtle, low-level sound effects, ensuring that every sound becomes more distinct and easier to pinpoint.
Finally, ZEN CAN 3 now supports IEMs using xMEMS, an innovative micro-speaker technology pushing the boundaries of headphone performance:
Ultra-fast mechanical response, 150x faster than a typical dynamic driver
Flat 2° phase response for more accurate sound reproduction
+/- 1° phase matching for more accurate spatial sound
Silicon speaker diaphragm, 95x more rigid than plastic, for reduced speaker break-up and less muddy midrange
By incorporating xMEMS amplification, ZEN CAN 3 can deliver the voltage required for optimal operation of this cutting-edge technology, bringing the power of xMEMS to a whole new audience and ensuring that you are ready for the future as it happens.
Prodigious Power
With its impressive 2000mW output power, the ZEN CAN 3 offers a significant upgrade to the way you experience music through headphones, with unprecedented clarity and headroom. Its ability to handle dynamic peaks with ease means you can experience vivid, immersive and profoundly moving music. Whether it be planar magnetic headphones requiring more power for accuracy or high-impedance models needing ample current, the ZEN CAN 3 rises to the challenge.
DSP-Free Purity
Unlike other audiophile offerings, ZEN CAN 3’s features are done with analog circuitry, as opposed to Digital Signal Processing (DSP) where audio is manipulated before being converted to true analog sound. Instead, the ZEN CAN 3 leverages the natural advantages of analog circuitry: it maintains the integrity of the sound, introduces less phase shift and distortion, and boasts a more natural-sounding adjustment of frequencies.
Specifications
Input Voltage: DC 5V/2.5A | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Analog Inputs
RCA L/R: 2.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegΩ Zin
3.5mm: 1.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegΩ Zin
4.4mm BAL: 4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 24kΩ Zin
Gain: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-200kHz (-3dB)
Power: ~5W (no signal) | ~13W (max signal)
Dimensions: 6.2 "x 4.6" x 1.4”
Net Weight: 1.09 lbs
Headphone Out
Impedance: 4.4mm BAL <2Ω | 6.3mm <1Ω
Output (RMS)
4.4mm BAL: >11.5V/2000mW @64Ω
6.3mm: >7.2V/1600mW @32Ω
Output (MAX)
4.4mm BAL: >15.1V/385mW @600Ω | >6.2V/1200mW @32Ω
6.3mm: >7.6V/98mW @600Ω | >7.2V/1600mW @32Ω
xMEMS: 4.4mm BAL >21Vpp, 22Ω, 11V DC bias
SNR
4.4mm BAL: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @ 600Ω)
6.3mm: ≥122dB (1.9V Input 0dB @600Ω)
DNR: 4.4mm BAL: ≥119dB(A) @0dBFS | 6.3mm: ≥119dB(A) @0dBFS
THD+N
4.4mm BAL: <0.006% (@360 mW/2.4V 16Ω)
6.3mm: <0.006% (@100mW/1.27V 16Ω)
Line Out
Impedance: <200Ω
Output Level: 4Vrms (0dB 200kΩ load)
SNR: ≥125dB (7.3V 4.4mm Input 0dB @200kΩ)
DNR: ≥119dB(A)
THD+N: 0.006% (0dB 200kΩ load)
In the Box
ZEN CAN v3
RCA Cable
Power Adapter
3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
Quick Start Card + Instruction Card
Anni offers the recently announced dual-feed-forward error-correction circuit topology whether using headphones or compact loudspeakers. Anni’s advanced technology allows it to drive any headphone load, error-monitored and compensated amplification at all times.
Benefitting from both 3.5 mm headphone outputs and ¼-inch (6.35 mm) outputs, so two can listen simultaneously, plus 4 mm banana-type loudspeaker outputs, Anni delivers 10 watts of quality ULTIMA amplification, controlled by a fascia-mounted volume control that also doubles as an input selector switch for Anni’s two line-level inputs. A two-stage gain control for loudspeakers provides additional flexibility with a wide range of desktop monitors.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: 10W 8Ω
THD: 0.02%
Signal to Noise: -92 dB
Noise floor: -110 dB
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 60 Khz (-3 dB)
Dimensions: 160 mm (W) x 42.50 (H) mm x 96.60 (D) mm
Weight: 625g
Equipped with a USB-C input for plug-and-play connectivity
Offers both 6.3mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, delivering up to 390mW of power for various headphones and earphones
Features RCA and 4.4mm balanced outputs with variable and fixed volume settings, allowing for seamless connection to your active speakers, preamplifiers, or power amplifiers
Includes XBass+ to restore lost bass frequencies from open headphones
Comes with PowerMatch, a switchable gain to ensure optimal power for the headphones you are using
Improved low-jitter GMT (Global Master Timing) clock provides >20dB better performance
Improved circuitry, including enhanced DC offset, ensures heightened signal purity and accuracy
Incorporates a 16-Core XMOS low-latency microcontroller for DSD512 and MQA full decoding
Key Specs
Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
2x D/A
Maximum Sampling Rate
768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Converter Type
D/A Converter
Number of Channels
2x D/A
Converter Circuitry
D/A Chipset:Burr-Brown
Display
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
768 kHz / 32-Bit (DoD/DSD over PCM)
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Expansion Slots
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output1x 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced Headphone Output1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 90 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum Output Level
RCA Line Outputs:+3.3 V (Switchable)4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:+6.2 V (Switchable)
Headphone Output Power
1/4":300 mW into 32 Ohms70 mW into 600 Ohms4.4 mm:210 mW into 32 Ohms18 mW into 600 Ohms
Impedance
Headphone Outputs:< 1 OhmLine Outputs:≤ 200 Ohms (Balanced)≤ 100 Ohms (Unbalanced)
Dynamic Range
Headphone:≥ 109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)Line:≥ 113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
SNR
Headphone Outputs:> -109 dBA (at 0 dBFS)Line Outputs:> -113 dBA (at 0 dBFS)
THD+N
4.4 mm Headphone Outputs:< 0.0005% (Balanced)1/4" Headphone Outputs:< 0.013%4.4 mm Line Outputs:< 0.0015% (Balanced)RCA Line Outputs:0.003%
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
768 kHz (PCM)
Bit Depths
Up to 32-Bit
Digital Audio Decoding
DSD
Sync Sources
Internal
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), USB Bus Power
DC Input Power
5 VDC at 0.5A
Power Consumption
2.5 W (Maximum)0.5 W (Idle)
Physical
Dimensions
6.2 x 4.6 x 1.4" / 15.7 x 11.7 x 3.6 cm
Weight
1.0 lb / 454.0 g
Engineered to deliver high-fidelity sound quality in a compact, desktop form-factor, the HPA V202 Headphone Amplifier from Violectric is an attractively priced solution geared toward the beginner audiophile. The high damping factor makes the HPA V202 a smart choice for difficult to drive headphones, and the ultralow-noise operation pairs well with the 60V internal operating voltage provide incredible detail and optimal performance on both high- and low-impedance models.
The elegantly crafted amp offers both unbalanced 1/4" and unbalanced 4.4mm Pentaconn front-panel headphone jacks along with a large 38mm volume dial with an Alps RK 27 attenuator. An input switch lets you easily toggle between the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs on the rear panel. Also on the back are dip switches that allow you to set pre-gain levels from -18 to +18 dB to create a perfect match for your headphones.
At a Glance
Natural and warm sounding headphone amp well suited to developing audiophile
60V internal operating voltage, ideal for high-impedance headphones
High output power for headphones with low impedances and magnetostatics
2 stereo inputs, balanced via XLR and unbalanced via RCA
Inputs switchable on the front panel
+/- 18 dB pre-gain for a perfect match of the HPA V202 between source and headphones
Volume control with Alps RK 27 attenuator
Big 38mm aluminum knob
2700 mW Pmax into 50 Ohm
18.5 V RMS into 600 Ohm
Delayed coupling of the headphones to the amp after power-on
Two headphone jacks: one Pentaconn unbalanced and one 1/4" unbalanced
Built-in power supply with toroidal transformer
22,000 uF filter capacity
Headphone amplifier SPL Auditor High-End class. When developing the Auditor, SPL strictly adhered to a purist concept to achieve the highest signal quality. The basis of the circuit design is the time-justified reference technology “120Volt”, which uses hand-assembled operational amplifiers operating at 120 volts. This is approximately twice as much as in all modern semiconductor circuits. Thanks to this circuit design, it was possible to achieve a level of efficiency that goes far beyond the capabilities of traditional designs. The net result: uncompromising superiority in dynamic range and distortion levels over all known analog and digital standards. In other words, nothing but sound.FP29 headphone amplifier perfect Reference German SPL2910/2911, using almost the same Circuits,layout and materials.The op-amp in the machine is not for signal amplification, just provided for stabilize operating point and protect the headphones, without any replacement necessaryAmplifier using four groups of amplifier module, two for each channel, all discrete components productionSize: 190(W) * 80(H) * 310(D) mm, weight: 3.5 kgNORATEL seal toroidal transformer, HA main filter capacitor, Panasonic FC series capacitors,ERO film capacitors, ALPS27 potentiometer, Fairchild/ST transistor