Audiolab D9 DAC with Bluetooth and USB

Audiolab D9 DAC with Bluetooth and USB

PRODUCT INFORMATION

With the D9, Audiolab consistently continues its tradition of outstanding digital-to-analog converters – at reference level. Building on the success of the M-DAC and M-DAC+, the D9 marks the entry into a new performance class. With state-of-the-art converter technology, practical operation, and a wide range of professional connectivity options, it combines technical excellence with audiophile musicality.

Reference-Level Precision

At the heart of the D9 is the ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO – a top-of-the-line DAC with 32-bit resolution, extremely low distortion, and an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio. Combined with the HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the D9 guarantees precise, noise-free signal processing with impressive spatiality, dynamics, and detail resolution.

High-Resolution Audio & Full MQA Decoding

The D9 processes PCM up to 768 kHz / 32-bit and DSD up to DSD512 (22.5 MHz) via the USB-B input. It is also a full MQA decoder – the three-stage decoder takes place entirely within the device. This ensures maximum fidelity for MQA content from streaming services or local files.

Diverse Connectivity Options Including AES/EBU

With two coaxial and two optical digital inputs, USB-B, USB-A for storage devices, AES/EBU (XLR), and Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC), the D9 offers maximum flexibility. Output can be via RCA, XLR, optical, or coaxial. Two 12V triggers are also available for system integration. USB-A supports formats up to 96 kHz.

Customizable filters and upsampling

Five digital filters and optional upsampling to 352.8 or 384 kHz allow for precise sound adjustment to the source, recording, and system. This ensures even the finest details are optimally audible.

Sophisticated Headphone Playback

The integrated headphone amplifier with current feedback circuitry offers high performance, a wide frequency range, and control over a wide range of headphones. Thanks to its high slew rate, the D9 also performs at the highest level in the headphone field.

Operation via Color Display & Remote Control

A 2.8-inch IPS color display (480 × 640 px) clearly presents all information – including filter selection, source, file format, and metadata for USB HDD or Bluetooth playback. The intuitive menu navigation is multilingual, and all settings can be adjusted directly or via the remote control. The aluminum housing ensures stability and optimal shielding.

Audiolab at the highest level

The Audiolab D9 combines technical sophistication with exceptional sound and maximum versatility – as the heart of a high-end system or as an uncompromising DAC for the highest demands. A device that sets standards.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supported Formats:

• PCM up to 768 kHz / 32-bit (USB-B)
• DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 / DSD512 (USB-B)
• PCM up to 192 kHz / 24-bit (S/PDIF)
• PCM up to 96 kHz (USB-A)

MQA Support:

• Full Decoder (USB, Coaxial, Optical)
• Digital Filters: 5 Selectable Modes
• Upsampling: up to 384 kHz

Inputs:

• 2 x Coaxial (RCA)
• 2 x Optical (TOSLINK)
• 1 x USB-B (PC/Mac)
• 1 x USB-A (USB Storage)
• 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
• 1 x Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX / aptX HD)

Outputs

• 1 x RCA
• 1 x XLR (balanced)
• 1 x Optical
• 1 x Coaxial
• 1 x 6.3 mm jack (headphones)
• 2 x 12V triggers

General:

• DAC chip: ESS ES9038PRO
• Display: 2.8" IPS color display (480 x 640 pixels)
• Headphone amplifier: current feedback, high performance
• THD: < 0.001% (1 kHz @ 0 dBFS)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 0.1 dB)
• Output voltage: 2.05 Vrms (RCA), 4.1 Vrms (XLR)
• Output impedance: unspecified
• Firmware update: possible via USB