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SABRE D18 32
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User Manual Of SABRE D18 Reference 32-bit Audio DAC
For a better experience with this product, please read this manual carefully
before using it, and keep it for future reference.
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SABRE D18 32
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SABRE D18
ESS9018
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DAC ESS9018
DAC
TM
32BIT Hyperstream DAC
135dB
-120dB
ESS9018
SABRE
D18
SABRE D18
plitron
DAC
DAC
AD8620
LPF
DALE
LPF
TPC
IV
AD797
WIMA
FC
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SABRE D18
PCB
PCB
SMA
ESS9018
250*180*55mm
SABRE A18
SABRE
SABRE
A10
DAC
SABRE D18
ESS9018
SABRE D18
SABRE D18
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AES/EBU
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SPDIF AES/EBU
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SPDIF
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CD/DVD/DAT/
CD/DVD/DAT/
11 AES/EBU
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100V-120V/220V/240V/50HZ/60HZ
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100V-120V/220V/240V/50HZ/60HZ
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SPDIF
SPDIF
32-192KHZ/16/24/32 Bit
> -130dB
130dB
<0.0003%
Unbalanced
20-30KHz-0.1dB
Balance
20-20KHz -1db
<20W
250*180*55mm
2.3KG
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Thank you for choosing SABRE D18 as Digital to Analog Converter, and we believe this product will bring you into a
brand new audio journey.
The DAC solution of the SABRE D18 we used is the 32-bit audio DAC ESS9018 which represents the highest
performace in the world.(With ESS patented 32-bit HyperstreamTM DAC architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator,
the SABRE32 Reference Stereo DAC delivers an unprecedented DNR of up to 135dB and THD+N of -120dB, the
industry's highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts.)
After a long time of research and development, YuLong Audio finally worked out SABRE D18 with high quality and vivid
music feeling by using ESS9018.
The SABRE D18 uses the high-performance transformer with low magnetic flux leakage whose brand is PLITRON from
Canada as the driving force. The DAC digital signal circuit uses the extremly low-noise power through the multiple
groups of the secondary voltage-stabilizing.The DAC analog circuit uses the high-speed and precise servo voltagestabilized source. The IV conversion uses the expensive, precise and high-performance op-amp AD8620.The filter
processing of LPF uses the expensive, precise and high-performance op-amp AD797.The precise risistances with
military specification use the DALE. The film capacitors with multipe specifications use the WIMA. They are selected to
match to be used in the LPF. The TPC film capacitor is used as the decoupling and the Panasonic FC electrolytic
capacitor is used as the power filtering.
The benchmark source crystal that is used to eliminate the clok jitter is customized by the crystals manufacturer and its
phase noise is very low. In order to achieve the best performance and good sense of hearing, the PCB has been tested
for many times to optimize the layout. For example, to obtain the best signal quality, the layout of the digital signal
transmission is not directly placed in the PCB, the transmission line of the SMA interface is used as the transmission.
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The SABRE D18 has a small size(250*180*55mm).The shell of the SABRE D18 uses the aluminium alloy mould to
stretch the forming and the thicken material. It uses the fine surface treatment technology.(The volume of the SABRE
D18 is suitable and compatible with the other SABRE products made by Yulong Audio, such as the headphone amplifier
SABRE A18 and the power amplifier SABRE A10.)
The material selected is nothing but an assurance of the quality, the debugging and designment of the circuit can finally
represent the essential of the high quality. The designment of the SABRE D18 is based on our rich experience of the
DAC development. With the help of the digital audio analyzer, Universal Table, Spectrum Analyzer, Broadband
oscilloscope, and the other equipments, we can analyze the basic performance index of the SABRE D18, debug the
reference voltage , analyze the digital signal and measure the electromagnetic compatibility. After a long time of
debugging, we believe that the SABRE D18 can play close to the limit performance of the ESS9018.
The data is just data, it comes from a soulless machine which has no idea on music In order to move from the cold solid
data to touching music playback, we must make acoustical adjustment through hearing test, using the sense of our
experience.
Yulong Audio has its own acoustical tuning team that is made up of acoustic engineers, senior audio fanciers and
experienced music lovers. With their extensive listening tests and fine tunes, the SABRE D18 is able to play back music
with rich emotional elements and graceful charm, give an elegant listening impression.
Although the SABRE D18 has an extremely extended high frequency response, the voice is no where from harsh but
soft and delicate. Combine with it's full and vivid mid range, and well managed bass, the playback is well-balanced,
natural and smooth, it gives the evidence that SABRE D18 is a high-performance DAC with an extreme pleasure of
listening.
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The Panel Figure
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Operating Instructions
1. Power switch and power indicator
2. Signal lock indicator
3. Coaxial input indicator
4. Optical input indicator
5. AES/EBU input indicator
6. Input selection: Turn the knob to select input from Optical S/PDIF AES/EBU
7. Unbalanced Analog Audio Output, to connect a headphone amplifier to drive headphone, or a power amplifier to drive
the speakers.
8. Balanced Analog Audio Output, to connect amplifiers or other equipments with balanced inputs.
9. S/PDIF Input, to connect digital source with an unbalanced output, such as CD, DVD, DAT or sound card.
10. Optical Input, to connect digital source with an Optical output, such as CD, DVD, DAT or sound card.
11. AES/EBU Digital Input, to connect digital source with a balanced output.
12. Voltage selector: Use a tool to select suitable voltage. Voltage can be set to 110-120V, and 220-240V, 50 or 60HZ.
13. AC power input
14. Fused Power socket. There is a spare fuse in it that can be used when necessary
Warning: Voltage selector: Use a tool to select suitable voltage. Voltage can be set to 110-120V, and 220-240V,
50/60HZ.. Please make sure the voltage selector is set to proper position that can match the actual power
supply voltage. Otherwise this DAC might be permanently damaged! Under such circumstance, the warranty
is void.
***Notice: Both of the RCA and XLR line level outputs are NOT controlled by the Volume, and it is always in full output
level. Any equipment connected to these outputs must has a proper volume control, otherwise it might be
damaged. It might harm the hearing of audience too. We are not responsible for any kind of such results.
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Technical Specifications of SABRE D18
Inputs: Optical, Coaxial,AES/EBU
Input Digital Signal Format: 32-192 KHz, 16/24/32 Bit auto detection.
SNR: >-130dB.
Dynamic Range: 130dB.
THD+N: <0.0003%
Frequency Response: Unbalanced: 20-30KHz-0.1dB
Balance: 20-20KHz -1db
Power Consumption: <20W.
Dimensions: 250*180*55mm.
Net Weight: 2.3Kg
Packing Size: 300 * 300 * 100mm
The packaging Includes: this DAC, User manual, Power Cable
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dScope Series III digital audio analyzer
Test chart
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SHENZHEN YULONG Audio ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.
Contact person: YuLong Zhang
Mobile: 86(0)13570857228
Tel:
86-0755-28895692
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Email: [email protected]
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