Supports 24-Bits, up to 192 kHz Sample Rate PCM Audio Data.4.5V to 5.5V analogue, 3.0V to 3.6V digital supply operation.
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2 and 3 wire serial control interface support Direct or PCM converted DSD paths (DSD Plus) Support for normal or phase modulated bit-streams DSD bit-stream support for SACD applications Anti-clipping mode to prevent distortion even with input signals recorded up to 0dB
Digital volume control in 0.125dB steps with soft ramp and soft mute Optional interface to industry standard external filters Enables low pre-ringing, minimal latency Includes linear/minimum phase and range of tailored characteristics Selectable advanced digital filter responses Supports all standard audio interface formats
Input data word length support: 16 to 32-bit Advanced Ultra High Performance Multi-bit Sigma-Delta Architecture.Premium sound quality stereo DAC with DSD input option.Package: 28-pin TSSOP lead-free assembly.Supports direct interface to logic levels from 1.8 V to 5 V.Advanced multibit Delta-Sigma architecture.Other Applications Requiring 32-Bit AudioĮSS ES9012 Stereo DAC (and of course the ES9018 multichannel DAC):ĭelivers 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.Compatible With PCM1792A and PCM1796 (Pins and Mode Controls).Digital Attenuation: 0 dB to -120 dB, 0.5-dB/Step.Interface Available for Optional External Digital Filter or DSP.PCM Data Formats: Standard, I 2S, and Left-Justified.Accepts 16-, 24-, and 32-Bit Audio Data.Here is what I have found thus far:īurr Brown (now TI)'s best one is the PCM1795ĮSS's top competitor is the ES9012 (ES9012 is the stereo version of the ES9018) both Sabre32 Reference It helps to know this stuff, because when you are shopping for equipment which does DA Conversion, you can know wether the DAC chip is the flagship, or the SS Minnow. I've been poking around to try to figure out which chip manufacturers are making the most capable DAC chips.