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Aune S18 EVO Reference Dac

Aune S18 EVO Reference Dac

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The new Aune S18 EVO reference desktop DAC features a dedicated conversion stage with no headphone amplifier on board, engineered around clocking precision that is rare anywhere near its price.

The S18 EVO features two AKM AK4497 chips run in a precisely synchronized, mirrored dual-mono configuration, governed by Aune's third-generation full clock synchronization PLL with femtosecond-level jitter. A BNC input even lets you slave the S18 EVO to a 10MHz master clock such as the Aune SC1 EVO.

The S18 EVO features an XMOS XU316 USB interface that accepts PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512, while coaxial, optical and AES/EBU inputs handle up to 24bit/192kHz. Bluetooth with LDAC and aptX HD is re-clocked through the in-house PLL stage before conversion. Outputs cover balanced XLR and single-ended RCA, with two selectable digital filter modes.

The S18 EVO features vanishingly low noise and distortion: 0.00022 percent THD+N from the XLR outputs, 127dB SNR and a noise floor measured in microvolts. The result is a jet-black background with effortless resolution, precise imaging and natural tonal weight.

The S18 EVO also features an arc shaped all aluminum chassis that houses a front display and ships with Aune's RC1 all-aluminum remote control. Output level is 4.9Vrms balanced and 2.2Vrms single-ended, ready for any preamp, integrated amp or active monitors. The unit measures 211 x 288 x 63 mm and weighs 5kg.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Specification Value
DAC Chips 2x AKM AK4497, synchronized dual mono
USB Interface XMOS XU316
PCM Support Up to 32bit/768kHz
DSD Support Up to DSD512
Inputs USB-B, coaxial, optical, AES/EBU, Bluetooth, BNC 10MHz clock input
Outputs Balanced XLR, single-ended RCA
Bluetooth Codecs LDAC, aptX HD
THD+N 0.00022 percent (XLR)
SNR 127dB
Output Level 4.9Vrms XLR, 2.2Vrms RCA
Dimensions 211 x 288 x 63 mm
Weight 5kg
Colors Silver, Black

 

 

Includes:

  • Aune S18 EVO
  • Power cable
  • USB cable
  • RC1 aluminum remote control