EM5 is part of our new desktop line, build around the same streaming player we introduced with the M30. EM5 was designed as a DAC/AMP for high-end headphones, with a range of different connectors, including balanced XLR and 4.4mm. It can also be used as a DAC and pre-amplifier when combined with a separate power amplifier or active speakers.
Availability at internationals markets – September / October
MSRP – 849 USD / Euro
Specification
System: Closed Customized Android, with build-in streaming apps
Display: Touch 4.7-inch HD
Power supply: Separated power for analog and digital section
Analog: Low noise Toroidal transformer
Digital: Switching power supply
Headphone Outputs: 6.35mm single ended, 4.4mm & 4pin XLR Balanced
Pre-amp outputs: RCA & XLR Outputs
Digital input: USB, Coaxial, optical, LAN and external driver USB slot
Digital output: Coaxial & Optical
Analog circuit:
AKM AK4493 DAC
OPA2211 as low pass filter
2X TPA6120A2 for headphone output
2X Muse8920 for pre-amp output
3rd Generation FPGA
CPAF Filter technology
KDS Crystal oscillator
Panasonic Tantalum capacitors
Output power:
Single ended 6.35mm – 540mW @ 32Ohm
Balanced – 1620mW @ 32Ohm
Wireless connection:
Wifi 2.4 & 5G
Support DLNA and AIrplay
Two-way Bluetooth 4.2, with LDAC support
Audio support:
PCM 32/384
DSD256 native, DSD512 software
8x MQA
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