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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.

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Gryphon Essence Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Impedance20 kΩ Balanced, 8 kΩ Single-Ended
Output Impedance0.010 Ω
Dimensions48 cm x 23.5 cm x 46 cm
Weight31 kg
Signal-to-Noise Ratio>100 dB
Output Power 8 Ohms2 x 50W
Output Power 4 Ohms2 x 100W
Output Power 2 Ohms190 W
Power Output50 W/100 W/190 W

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