The DS-10 EVO is a streaming DAC integrating headphone output and preamp in a beautiful aluminium chassis. Based on the high performing AKM AK4493 DAC chipset, it is capable of handling audio files up to PCM 32bit/768kHz and DSD512. The DS-10 EVO features LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.
The DS-10 EVO LINE additionally features a 3.5mm analogue input to connect other sources.
The DS-10 EVO is a streaming DAC integrating headphone output and preamp in a beautiful aluminium chassis. Based on the high performing AKM AK4493 DAC chipset, it is capable of handling audio files up to PCM 32bit/768kHz and DSD512. The DS-10 EVO features LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.
The DS-10 EVO LINE additionally features a 3.5mm analogue input to connect other sources.
“This is literally a plug’n play machine […] with a range of settings that / haven’t seen on a streamer/DAC before. (It) has some desirable attributes that appeal to those core audio values that I have always looked for. It is also very quiet but what / really enjoy about it is the way it puts all the musical elements together to highlight a performance.”
The 3 parameters of the Chameleon Function affect the sound independently, so you can change one at a time to fine-tune the DAC. The effects can also be combined for a total of 48 configurations, giving you virtually unlimited flexibility.
The parameter that affects the sound the most is the PCM EQ, which controls the DAC chipset. Here’s a summary of the settings:
1 (natural tone) = super slow roll-off
2 (acoustic tone) = short delay with slow roll-off, with a group delay of 5.3/Fs
3 (traditional tone) = slow roll-off
4 (harmonic sound) = short delay with low dispersion
5 (acoustic sound) = short delay with sharp roll-off, with a group delay of 6.25/Fs
6 (traditional sound) = sharp roll-off
We suggest starting the fine-tuning with the PCM EQ, then move to adjust the DEE, and lastly the DSD filter.
These two parameters are extremely delicate so the way they affect the sound is finer and less evident but can make quite a difference in some systems.
D/A Converter | AKM AK4493 PCM (32bit/768kHz, DSD512) |
Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.1dB |
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | 0.001% max |
Signal to Noise ratio | 125dB |
Dynamic range | 120dB |
Output impedance | 50Ω |
Preamp Stage Volume Control | enabled/disabled |
Digital Inputs | 1x RCA coaxial PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz 2x TOS-optical PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz 1x AES/EBU XLR PCM asynchronous up to 24bit/192kHz 1x USB-A port DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, formatted in FAT32/NTFS (32Gb max for pen drives) 1x USB-B asynchronous up to DSD512 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz 1x Network (LAN/WLAN) DSD256 and PCM up to 32bit/384kHz |
Analogue Input | 3.5mm mini jack (input impedance 10kΩ) |
Audio Outputs | DAC: 1 RCA @ 2Vrms, 1 XLR @ 2Vrms PREAMP: 1 RCA, 1 XLR; 1 headphone output with 6,3mm jack |
Power supply | 100-240V, 50/60Hz Multiple Transformer proprietary power supply Power consumption: 35W Fuse 2A F |
Network Connectivity | LAN/WLAN (WiFi) 10/433Mbps 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band Bluetooth: High Definition 5.0 (44/16) |
High Quality Streaming | Tidal, Qobuz, MQA, vTuner, Deezer, Spotify Connect, Airplay, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect |
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS (NETWORK) | Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz DSD256: DSF, DFF AIFF (.aif, .aiff, .aifc) ALAC WAV (.wav) packed/unpacked FLAC MP3 Apple Lossless OGG Monkey’s IMPORTANT: UPnP server must support DSD streaming in order to stream DSD files. |
SUPPORTED MEDIA SERVERS | all UPnP / DLNA / Roon |
DIMENSIONS | 200mm W, 80mm H, 260mm D |
WEIGHT | 4kg net 5Kg boxed |
FINISHES | Brushed Aluminium in Black or Gold |
REMOTE CONTROL | Multifunctional Remote Control |
CONTROL APP | GN Control available for free on iOS and Android Search for “GN Control” on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store |
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