Audio DAC Solutions

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 player, audio pre-amplifier, A/V receiver and professional applications such as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio workstations. With ESS patented 32-bit Hyperstream™ 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.

Device	Description	Package	DNR (dB)	THD (dB)	I2S/DSD/SPDIF Input
ES9018	SABRE32 Reference 32-bit 8-Channel Audio DAC	64LQFP	135 (mono) 133 (stereo) 129 (8ch)	-120	Yes
ES9012	SABRE32 Reference 32-bit Stereo Audio DAC	64LQFP	133	-120	Yes

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The ES9016 SABRE³² Ultra DAC is the latest addition to the world’s highest performance and critically acclaimed SABRE³² DAC family. With ESS patented 32-bit Hyperstream^TM DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9016 SABRE³² Ultra DAC delivers spectacular music with an unsurpassed sound stage, with up to 128dB dynamic range and 0.0003% (-110dB) total harmonic distortion, and free from clock jitter common in digital audio systems.

With Integrated 2Vrms Driver

The SABRE^TM DAC with integrated ground-centered 2V_rms driver operates from a single 3.3V power supply to deliver pop-free audio with 112dB of dynamic range, the highest performance of its class. With bill of materials reduced to just a few passive components externally, audiophile sound and quality are now accessible and affordable to any consumer audio products.

The SABRE Audio DAC Series is the world’s first 8-channel audio DAC solution to bring true professional digital audio to the mass consumer home entertainment market, setting a new standard for high quality audio performance in a cost effective, compact, easy to use form factor for today’s most demanding digital audio applications.