EverSolo OPEN BOX DAC-Z8 DAC & Headphone Amp - A Grade
EverSolo OPEN BOX DAC-Z8 DAC & Headphone Amp - A Grade
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How To Receive a Motor Freight Order
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Open your box as soon as possible and inspect the product for damage and contact us if you find anything wrong.
uShip In-Home Delivery
Due to current concerns surrounding COVID-19, uShip is able to offer THRESHOLD SERVICE ONLY at this time. To ensure everyone’s safety, uShip is advising carriers to refrain from making room-of-choice deliveries. Threshold service consists of the shipment being brought into the first door of the address or the lobby of an apartment/condo, and does not include set-up, installation, assembly or debris removal.
What to Expect: Most oversized items will be delivered within 2-3 weeks. Your carrier will place your item inside the first door of the address or the lobby of an apartment/condo.
Appointment Scheduling: Your delivery partner will call 24-48 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment window.
How to prepare for in-home delivery:
- Determine the clearest path from the street to your home
- Measure entrances and hallways to ensure your item will fit
- Remove any wall hangings or clutter to ensure a clear path and to prevent damages
- Remove old furnishings to allow placement for your new piece
Check your furniture for damages: We rarely expect damaged furniture, but in the instance it does happen, we have you covered. Once your item’s packaging is removed, check for any damages that may have occurred in transit. Take pictures of any damages and notate appropriately on the delivery receipt. Keep possession of the damaged piece and contact us via phone or email and we’ll start the process to repair/replace your new piece of furniture. For uShip customer support, please call 800-698-7447.
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If an item doesn't meet your expectations, you may return or exchange it in its original condition and packaging within 30 days for a full refund, minus shipping fees. Items shipped back in like new condition through standard shipping carriers will only incur a flat fee of $15 to return. If the items were initially shipped through free scheduled delivery via motor freight (commonly referred to as LTL), returning them will result in return shipping fees starting at $150. These items include but are not limited to, oversized items such as TVs, certain subwoofers, floorstanding speakers, furniture, and most items weighing over 75 pounds. Return fees will also apply for exchanges. We want to treat your system as if it is our own and want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.
Please see the instructions below. We only accept returns for any product purchased directly from our website. If merchandise is not returned in its original condition or is missing packaging, manuals, accessories or other parts, or the resale value of the product has been impaired, a partial refund will be given and calculated on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned or cancelled:
- Special/Custom Order Items
- Open Box Products
- Gift Cards
- In-ear headphones cannot be returned once the packaging has been opened due to personal hygiene reasons. Please contact our customer care team if you'd like help choosing.
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Turntables With a Broken Stylus: All turntables ship out with the stylus intact. If you return a turntable or phono cartridge with a broken or missing stylus you will be subject to a return fee. Please be careful when setting up your turntable and contact us with any questions.
Is It Easy To Return An Item?
Yes, simply give us a call at 888.899.8776 or you can email our support team at support@audioadvice.com. Many times our team of experts can help figure out why the product might not be working like you expected and get things fixed over the phone, so don’t be surprised if we ask a few questions, we love troubleshooting!
If our tech help can not make you happy, we will email over a return shipping label with a Return Number.
Hopefully, you saved all of the original item’s box and packaging inserts. You will want to pack back up your return or exchange in the same way it came out of the original box. Once you have everything packaged correctly, tape the box on the top and bottom to assure it stays together. If Audio Advice shipped the item to you inside a second box, it's a good idea to use that same extra box to help prevent damage on its way back to us. To avoid it accidentally coming back to you, use a magic marker to cross out the old shipping label or just tear it off.
The return shipping label we send you will have our address on it, just make sure you take the box to the right shipper (UPS, FEDEX, or USPS) as per the label.
If you are close to one of our stores, please let us know if it is more convenient for you to return it to us directly. You will still need to get a return number by contacting us and shipping and/or restocking charges may apply.
When Will I See My Refund?
It usually takes around 7-14 days for the refund to show up on the payment method you used. We do inspect all returns for damage and accuracy of the item inside the box before issuing a refund. Some items may be subject to shipping and restocking fees.
Can I Exchange My Purchase For Something Different?
Sometimes those big speakers just don’t fit in the room or you might have bought a small subwoofer and later found out you’d love a bigger one. If you would like to make an exchange within 30 days of receiving your item, just give us a call at 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com and we will help work out the details. Additional shipping charges and return costs may apply.
How Do I Cancel An Order?
If the item has already shipped out or is a special order item, it is not possible to cancel the order. Please contact us at 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com to start the return process.
What If I Find Shipping Damage?
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Can I Refuse A Shipment?
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What Happens If My Order Is Defective?
This is actually pretty rare, most consumer electronics work fine out of the box 99.9% of the time. We’d like for you to contact us first by calling 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com so we can help get to the bottom of things. If your item is indeed defective during the first 30 days, we can usually exchange it for a new, replacement unit.
What About Service After 30 Days?
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How Do You Determine A Restocking Fee?
You may not believe it, but sometimes we receive items back that were put in the box with zero packaging and are completely destroyed or are missing many of the pieces that came with the item. We also track serial numbers and will get back different serial numbers. We’ve even seen different items than what we shipped out be returned. However, it’s very important to package your return properly so that nothing goes missing or gets damaged in shipping, which will result in a restocking fee or even no refund at all. If a product is opened and the market value of the product is reduced, then a restocking fee may be applied to the cost of restocking and the reduced market value of the product. The bottom line is if you treat us fairly, we will do the same.
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Overview
All items are tested for functionality and have all required cables in the box unless otherwise noted.
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DAC-Z8 is a compact digital to analog converter with excellent workmanship and high performance.
Enjoy exceptional sound quality, great preamp performance and a convenient built-in headphone amplifier. Featuring the XMOS 316 processor and flagship ES9038 Pro DAC chip, it supports up to DSD512, PCM 768Khz @ 32Bit, and MQA full decoding.
High Performance ES9038Pro DAC
The ESS flagship ES9038Pro DAC chip is known as the industry benchmark, with eight channels of headroom and extremely low noise and distortion.
Ideal Implementation
Just as — if not more — important as the DAC chip is how it's been implemented in a system. Thanks to EverSolo development engineers' rich experience in analog circuit design, DAC-Z8 has a professional-grade calibration and circuit design. The total harmonic distortion ratio which has been measured is -124dB (0.000062%), while signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range are 133dB. These industry-leading indicators are a solid foundation for great sound quality.
Abundant Digital Filters
Choose from a variety of digital filter modes in the DAC setting menu to meet different demands and preferences. DAC-Z8 features 7 PCM filters and 4 DSD filters from which to select.
High Precision Clock Oscillators
Two low jitter clock oscillators (45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz) are integrated in DAC-Z8, which correspond to 44.1 KHz and 48KHz multiplied sampling management. The result is more accurate audio decoding.
XMOS 316 Processor for Format Support
The 3rd generation XMOS 316 has faster speed and better USB bandwidth than previous processors, which ensures lossless transmission for high-definition audio data. The USB output supports DSD512 Native, PCM768@32bit, and MQA full decoding. Optical and Coaxial outputs support DSD64 (DoP) and PCM192@24Bit.
MQA Full Decoding
DAC-Z8 includes MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology through USB, Optical, and Coaxial, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
Op-Amps
DAC-Z8's I/V (current to voltage) circuit is made up of eight OPA1612 Op-Amps. Multichannel signal shunt compensation technology has also been incorporated. The result is that XLR, RCA, and headphone output signals remain lossless, with improved channel separation, dynamic range, and sound integrity.
Differential Amplifier Circuit and Balanced Preamp
The analog audio circuit is a fully balanced design. The XLR, RCA, and headphone outputs are all processed by a balanced differential amplifier circuit. Unwanted noise has been eliminated by resolving the crosstalk of the shared loop, also improving channel separation. The high-fidelity preamp circuit supports refined and precise volume adjustment, without the need to connect with an additional preamp.
Low Ripple Power Module
A low-noise regulated power supply module and dedicated ultra low-noise audio filter capacitor are tailored for DAC-Z8. It powers the audio circuit and ensures clearer sound, with low ripple and less interference.
Wide Variety of Inputs
DAC-Z8 has a rich selection of ports for digital audio input, including Coaxial, Optical, asynchronous USB-B, and USB-C. The Bluetooth audio input option can also be used to wirelessly connect with sources.
Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth Module
In addition to wired inputs, DAC-Z8 also features a built-in Bluetooth audio receiver in the form of the Qualcomm QCC5125 module. Thanks to support for the full suite of SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs, you'll know you're getting the best possible Bluetooth quality when you pair your mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Separate RCA and XLR Output
In order to reduce the possible signal interference of the RCA and XLR outputs operating simultaneously, DAC-Z8 can control its output separately to achieve higher audio performance. If desired, through the menu system, the RCA and XLR outputs can also be manually enabled for simultaneous output.
Headphone Amplifier
The professional headphone amp circuit in DAC-Z8 has excellent sound; the focus was prioritizing quality of output over sheer power. This high-performance headphone amplifier drives the majority of popular HiFi headphones with both high and low gain output options.
Aluminum Chassis
DAC-Z8 is made of aviation-grade CNC aluminum, creating a stable chassis structure. Enjoy a combination of modern visual appearance and classic build quality.
User Interface
The 3-inch LCD screen on DAC-Z8 displays the colourful and intuitive user interface. Navigate menu settings, audio source selection, enable VU meters, and display playback info.
VU Meters
Don't just hear your music — enjoy it visually, too. Multiple VU meter designs elevate DAC-Z8 even higher, a feature and design polish not often seen at this price point.
On-Board Control
The knob on the front panel is multifunctional, controlling more than just volume adjustment. Press the knob to access input source switching, output selection, filter modes, VU meters, system language setup, firmware updates, and more.
Remote Control
The DAC-Z8 includes a remote control for easy adjustment of volume, input, and settings — even if you're sitting on the other side of the room.
App Control
DAC-Z8 can even be controlled remotely using your smartphone with the EverSolo Controller app. Connect via Bluetooth and access the comprehensive settings menu, just like you would on the on-board display.
Details & Specs
Model | EverSolo DAC-Z8 |
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Display Screen | 3-inch LCD Screen |
Chassis | Aviation aluminum alloy |
DAC | ES 9038Pro |
Audio Processor | XMOS XU316 |
OPA Chip | OPA1612*10 |
Power Supply | Low noise switching power supply |
Bluetooth Audio Input | Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth module, BT5.0, Support SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD/LDAC Bluetooth protocol |
USB-B DAC Input | Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS, Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit and MQA |
USB-C DAC Input | Compatible with Windows (7, 10), Mac, Android and IOS, Up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit, MQA |
Optical Audio Input | Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA |
Coaxial Audio Input | Up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop and MQA |
Analog Audio Output | Preamp output: XLR (balanced), RCA; Headphone amp output: 6.35mm single-ended |
USB Port | USB2.0*1(only for firmware upgrade |
Control Methods | Remote control, mobile APP control and knob control |
Headphone Impedance | 16-300Ω (low gain mode:16-32Ω/high gain mode: 32-300Ω |
XLR Audio Characteristics |
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RCA Audio Characteristics |
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Headphone (low gain mode) |
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Headphone (high gain mode) |
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Power Input | AC 110~240V 50/60Hz |
Rated Power | 9W |
Dimensions | 270mm(W) * 187mm(D)* 50mm(H) |
Packing List | Remote control*1, power cable*1, USB cable*1, product manual*1 |