Two latest DACs from Audiolab are planned to continue the legacy of the acclaimed M-DAC
The British audio company, Audiolab, is set to showcase its latest offerings at High End Munich 2025 – the D7 and D9, two high-end digital-to-analogue converters (DACs). These new standalone DACs are the direct successors to the original Audiolab M-DAC and are expected to make waves in the audio industry.
The Audiolab D9, priced at £1099 / AU$2299 (approximately $1460), boasts a more premium build quality, features, and sound performance compared to its predecessor, the D7. Powered by ESS Technology's high-end ES908PRO chip, which incorporates eight channels, the D9 delivers remarkable sonic clarity and breathtaking dynamics, according to Audiolab.
The D9's circuitry includes top-grade components and differential balanced architecture for a purer signal. It also employs multiple discrete ultra-low-noise regulators to provide power separately to the left and right channels. An ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer ensures consistent, clean power.
The D7, on the other hand, is a compact DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amp, built around the ES9038Q2M 32-bit Sabre DAC chip. It offers five DAC reconstruction filter settings to adjust the sound to suit the source material. The D7 can handle PCM files up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 over USB.
Both DACs support various audio formats, including FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, APE, and WAV, as well as compressed legacy formats. They are also compatible with MQA and are certified as Roon Tested.
Audiolab's proprietary circuitry makes the most of ESS Technology's HyperStream II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in the D9. The company claims this results in a significant reduction in jitter, contributing to the D9's remarkable sound quality.
Outputs for both DACs include analogue (balanced XLR and single-ended RCA), digital (optical and coaxial), and a 6.35mm socket for wired headphones. The D9, similar to the Award-winning Audiolab 9000N music streamer, offers Bluetooth instead of network streaming.
The D7 offers fixed and variable modes for analogue outputs to fit seamlessly into a setup. The D9, in addition, uses multiple discrete ultra-low-noise regulators to provide power separately to the left and right channels, ensuring a clean and powerful audio output.
Both the D7 and D9 will be on display at High End Munich 2025. With their premium build quality, advanced technology, and impressive sound performance, these new DACs from Audiolab are sure to attract attention from audiophiles worldwide.
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