Audiolab D7 DAC & Headphone Amplifier Cutting-Edge Chips & Hi-Res Credentials The Audiolab D7 DAC & Headphone Amplifier is built around the ESS9038Q2M DAC, offering true mastery over digital detail. The unit delivers PCM up to 768kHz and fully supports DSD512. It decodes MQA in full, so MQA-encoded files unfold internally, letting you experience the complete hi-res signal path. Flexible Inputs & Outputs You enjoy plenty of ways to feed signal into the D7. Two coaxial and two optical S/PDIF connections allow legacy digital gear to connect. USB-B handles high-res source devices; USB-A supports playback from external drives. Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX and aptX HD adds wireless convenience. Outputs include RCA single-ended, balanced XLR, dedicated headphone jack, and digital loop-outs. Two 12V triggers let you integrate this unit into larger setups. Headphone Amplifier That Goes the Distance Audiolab includes a current-feedback headphone amplifier designed for loads from 20 to 600 ohms. That span covers everything from sensitive IEMs to high-impedance over-ears. A low output impedance keeps control tight, and distortion stays very low even at moderate output levels. Usability & Design Touches The D7 wears its aluminium chassis with pride. OLED display shows sample rate, format, input selection. Rotary knobs, remote, and menu system give you control without fuss. Standby power stays minimal. Size and weight suit desktop or rack use without compromise. Balance, build quality, finish—Audiolab matches the look and feel of its higher-end series. Feature Details DAC Chipset ESS9038Q2M, 32-bit Supported Formats PCM up to 768kHz; DSD up to DSD512; full MQA decoding Digital Inputs 2 × Coaxial, 2 × Optical, 1 × USB-B, 1 × USB-A, 1 Bluetooth (aptX / aptX HD) Analogue Outputs RCA single-ended, Balanced XLR Digital Outputs Optical and Coaxial loop-outs Output Levels (0dBFS, 1 kHz) ~ 2.05 Vrms (RCA), ~ 4.1 Vrms (XLR) THD (DAC output) < 0.001% @ 1 kHz, 0dBFS Frequency Response (±0.2 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 115 dB (RCA), > 117 dB (XLR) Headphone Output 6.35 mm jack; output impedance ~2.35 Ω; handles 20-600 Ω loads THD (Headphone output) < 0.01% @ 1 kHz, 50 mW Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W Net Weight 1.42 kg Dimensions (W × H × D) 180 × 56 × 208 mm Power Requirements 100-120V or 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
