Gryphon Essence - Zena DAC Features and Specifications

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Ver. 1.0
Optional Zena DAC Features and Specifications
• Zero negative feedback
• True Dual Mono Class A Analog configuration
• Zero negative feedback
• Sabre ES9018 High-End D/A converter
• USB input compatible with following audio formats via PC/MAC/Linux:
PCM: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8 and 384 kHz, up to 32 bits
• DSD via USB: DSD64 (2.822MHz), DSD128 (3.072MHz), DSD256* (5.644MHz) and
DSD512* 6.144MHz)
• XLR and BNC inputs compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4
and 192 kHz, up to 32 bits
• TOSLINK input compatible with PCM: 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz, up to 32 bits
• User-selectable PCM and DSD digital roll-off filters
• Temperature-compensated, ultra-low jitter crystal oscillator with better than 5 parts
per million accuracy
• Super-Capacitor (12.5 Farad!) power supply for USB module - acts like a true battery supply
• First-order PCM analogue filters and second-order DSD analogue filters with silvered Mica
and Polypropylene capacitors
• Analogue output stages with discrete, ultra-low noise +/- 22VDC regulated voltage supplies
for best analogue THD and noise suppression
• Multiple Local Voltage regulators for best digital noise suppression
• Discrete, separate left/right channel ultra-low noise power supply for analogue section
of ES9018 DAC
• Ultra-short signal path
• Minimal internal wiring
• Two four-layer printed circuit boards up to 70µ copper
• PCB-mounted sockets eliminate wiring and shorten signal path
• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR socket for one balanced 110 Ohm AES source
• Gold-plated 75 Ohm BNC sockets with Teflon insulation for 2 S/PDIF sources
• One TOSLINK optical fiber input
• Designed and built in Denmark
• *(at the moment, DSD256 and DSD512 only on Windows systems)
Specifications can be changed without notice.