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Description

EarMen Translated is a fully balanced, ultra-high resolution desktop DAC, designed to extract the most from any digital source and bring audiophile-level sound in a transparent and refined way. The heart of the circuit is the ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M converter , capable of handling PCM files up to 32bit/768kHz and native DSD512 , as well as full MQA hardware decoding (OFS, MQA, MQA Studio) via the powerful 16-core XMOS XU216 chip , with 2000 MIPS clock and 512 KB of memory.

Architecture is really balanced by the DAC output: the signal arrives at the connector Pentaconn 4,4mm without intermediate conversions, only amplified, ensuring wider dynamics, black background and higher signal/noise ratio compared to single-ended RCA outputs (respectively 4 Vrms vs 2 Vrms and SNR higher than 122 dB A-weighted). The card is gold plated to ensure very low impedance contacts, while the high quality components – Wima capacitors, resistors Low Noise MELF e operanational OPA1642 SoundPlus – was selected to obtain the lowest total harmonic distortion (THD+N equal to 0,0003%) and a neutral and detailed sound signature.

In terms of connectivity, Tradutto offers everything you need in a modern system: Hi-Res asynchronous USB input , optical TOSLINK S/PDIF , coaxial S/PDIF , and Qualcomm QCC5124 Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, AAC, and SBC support . It is therefore suitable both as a desktop USB DAC for PCs and Macs, as a digital hub for CD players, consoles, smartphones, and tablets, and as a high-quality Bluetooth receiver integrated into a traditional stereo system. How to connect a high-quality USB DAC to your PC without complicated drivers? With Tradutto, simply connect the USB cable: the device is plug-and-play on macOS and Linux and requires dedicated drivers only on Windows to take advantage of the higher frequencies.

The power supply has been optimized to reduce consumption and improve filtering, limiting interference from ambient Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth signals, with a low-jitter clock and clear separation between the digital and analog sections. The chassis is carved from a single block of aluminum , robust and isolated from external influences, with a compact footprint that easily integrates into any hi-fi system , desktop audio, or liquid workstation. It is the ideal choice for those looking for a balanced audiophile DAC capable of enhancing high-end headphone amplifiers, solid-state or tube pre/power amplifiers, and high-resolution audio streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, and Apple Music Lossless.

Specifications

PCM max 32bit/768kHz
DSD max Native DSD512
DAC chip ESS Saber ES9038Q2M
Digital inputs USB, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical TOSLINK S/PDIF, Bluetooth
Digital outputs None
Trim Black
Bluetooth Qualcomm QCC5124 – BT 5.1 (AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL)
Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.0003%
Rapporto S/N 122 dB
Frequency response ±0,003 dB ÷ ±0,03 dB
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Used product in excellent condition.

Equipped with original packaging.

Black finish.