Post by John on Jun 15, 2024 10:15:57 GMT
Ideon EOS DAC
This is a bare bones DAC. It just has 3 inputs Coaxial, BNC and USB. It also has RCA and XLR outputs.
The first thing I noticed is just how heavy the unit. Ideon have gone to great extent to work on the power supply. It has the following.
High output impedance at -120 dB SNR, quad current output from DAC
Cutting edge analog stage, with symmetrical ultra-low noise power supply – in a unique topology.
Low-noise power through, more than 10 different separate power regulators in the circuit.
Direct coupled output with no capacitors in the output stage.
It deploys three top-of-the-line femto ultra-low jitter and ultra-low phase noise clocks in a no-compromise architecture; precision and resulting phase fidelity of the signal is ensured.
Each clock has its own dedicated power line.
It uses a Sabre based chip with a dedicated software solution to getting the best out of it l.
It also uses a modular design so parts can be changed and upgraded.
Sound
I used to believe sabre based chips, have a certain house sound, but implemention seems to be the key to creating a big smile on my face. A coherent sound with weight, depth and effortless detail is what on show here..
This is a expensive DAC for sure, that just rewards with a full bodied sound.
This is a bare bones DAC. It just has 3 inputs Coaxial, BNC and USB. It also has RCA and XLR outputs.
The first thing I noticed is just how heavy the unit. Ideon have gone to great extent to work on the power supply. It has the following.
High output impedance at -120 dB SNR, quad current output from DAC
Cutting edge analog stage, with symmetrical ultra-low noise power supply – in a unique topology.
Low-noise power through, more than 10 different separate power regulators in the circuit.
Direct coupled output with no capacitors in the output stage.
It deploys three top-of-the-line femto ultra-low jitter and ultra-low phase noise clocks in a no-compromise architecture; precision and resulting phase fidelity of the signal is ensured.
Each clock has its own dedicated power line.
It uses a Sabre based chip with a dedicated software solution to getting the best out of it l.
It also uses a modular design so parts can be changed and upgraded.
Sound
I used to believe sabre based chips, have a certain house sound, but implemention seems to be the key to creating a big smile on my face. A coherent sound with weight, depth and effortless detail is what on show here..
This is a expensive DAC for sure, that just rewards with a full bodied sound.
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