Hifime UAE23HD USB DAC (ES9018K2M+SA9023)

Best portable DAC in Norwegian newspaper VG! 6 stars and best portable DAC of the Year in Lyd og Billede magazine!

Background

The Hifime UAE23HD USB DAC with Sabre 9018 is a great sounding audiophile USB DAC at an unbelievable price. We have picked the most important features to create an incredible sounding DAC packaged in a simple, nice-looking case at the lowest cost possible.

Sound

The high-end 9018 DAC chip combined with the Sabre headphone driver give a very detailed sound with a great soundstage. The noise is very low and can be used with also the most sensitive headphones. It is tested to work and sound great with Audio Technica ath-m50 (38 ohm, 99dB), Sennheiser hd650 (300 ohm, 103 dB), IEM: JH Audio JH-13 (28 ohm, 116dB).

Compatibility

It works without drivers with all major systems and programs; Windows, MAC, Linux. iTunes, Spotify, and Android see compatibility list).

Features

ESS Sabre ES9018k2m DAC chip and SABRE9601 headphone and line out driver, Savitech SA9023 USB receiver chip

Works and sound great with most headphone (including low impedance IEM and high impedance headphones) and all line-level devices (preamps, amplifiers)

Accepts 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz input files @16 and 24 bit.

Volume controlled by computer vol +/- keys

Ultra-low noise regulator LP5907 with added noise-reducing aluminum solid capacitors (NCC PSF series)

Patented Time Domain Jitter Eliminator (by ESS Technologies)

Optical output

No drivers required! Optional Windows ASIO drivers available

Performance

122dB SNR

110dB THD+N: 2V rms @ 600 ohm load

100dB THD+N: 30mW @ 32 ohm load

No DC blocking capacitors on the output

Power usage: 40-80 mA depending on sample rate and volume

Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm (without cable)

Weight 30g