CONFIDENTIAL ADVANCE INFORMATION
Reference DACC
32-bit Hyperstream™ Audio DAC
Analog Reinvented
Product Brief
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 players, audio pre-amplifiers, A/V receivers and professional applications such
as recording systems, mixer consoles and digital audio workstations.
Package
DNR (dB) THD (dB)
I2S/DSD SPDIF
Jitter Reduction
Description
32-bit
DAC
Yes
Part
Number
Input
Input
ES9018 SABRE32 Reference
8-Channel Audio DAC
64-LQFP 135 (mono)
133 (stereo)
-120
-120
Yes
Yes
Yes
129 (8ch)
ES9012 SABRE32 Reference
64-LQFP
133
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo Audio DAC
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.
The SABRE32 Reference audio DAC’s 32-bit Hyperstream architecture can handle full 32-bit PCM data via I2S input,
as well as DSD or SPDIF data. The SABRE32 Reference supports up to 1.536MHz1 input sampling rates and
consumes less than 100mW.
FEATURE
BENEFIT
Industry’s highest performance 32-bit audio DAC with
unprecedented dynamic range and ultra low distortion
Patented 32-bit Hyperstream DAC
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Up to 135dB DNR
-120dB THD+N
Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator
64-bit accumulator and 32-bit processing
Unmatched audio clarity free from input clock jitter
Distortion free signal processing
Universal digital input for up to 1.536MHz1
sampling rate
Supports SPDIF, PCM (I2S, MSB/LSB justified 16-32-bit) or DSD
input with DVD Audio and SACD compatibility.
Integrated DSP functions
Click-free soft mute and volume control
Programmable filter characteristics for PCM/DSD
Programmable Zero detect
De-emphasis for 32, 44.1 and 48kHz sampling
Customizable output configuration
Mono, stereo, 8-channel (ES9018 only) output in current or voltage
mode based on performance criterion
Customizable filter characteristics
100mW power consumption
User programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response
Simplifies power supply design
APPLICATIONS
• Blu-ray / SACD / DVD-Audio player
• Audio preamplifier and receiver
• A/V processor
• Professional audio recording systems and mixing consoles
• Digital audio workstation
1. This is for oversample bypass mode only. The maximum sample rate using the internal oversampling filters is 200kHz.
ESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. 48401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel (510) 492-1088 • Fax (510) 492-1098