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The Buffalo32s DAC

The current round of pre-orders will begin shipping August 10th.



Buffalo32S (ES9018):  Layout    Manual

Buffalo 1.0 (ES9008):  Layout    Schematic    Manual

Highlights
  • Based on the ESS Sabre32 Reference (ES9018) DAC chip
  • Four DACs per channel ("Stereo Quad Balanced" mode)
  • High-precision, ultra-low-phase noise clock
  • Integrated reclocking
  • Direct DSD, I2S and S/PDIF inputs supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • Integrated dual IVY-II current-to-voltage analog stages
  • Supports balanced and single-ended outputs from the same header
  • Optional through-hole resistors for customizing output voltage
  • All connections by direct or optional (included) terminal blocks
  • I2C header for remote uC interfacing



  • The Buffalo32s is the first DAC available based on the new ESS ES9018 Sabre32 DAC chip.


    The Buffalo32s DAC module accepts direct S/PDIF, I2S and DSD data input formats. Analog outputs are balanced, and can be used as directly as single-ended outputs without separate conversion. Standard balanced output is 4Vp-p, and single-ended is 2Vp-p. By adding optional through hole resistors, the output levels can be customized to meet your exact system requirements.


    The Buffalo module requires two power supplies. The digital section requires 5-7.5VDC and the two analog I/V sections require a ±12 to ±15VDC supply. We offer a combination of the Buffalo32s and our Low Current Dual Power Supply (LCDPS) and Low Current Bi-Polar Power Supply (LCBPS) below. Each supply requires it's own separate transformer. We recomend a 2 x 6-9V(15VA) transformer for the digital section and a 15V+15V (15VA or greater) transformer for the analog I/V sections. Suitable transformers are available here.





    First Generation Buffalo (ES9008) Documents
    Layout Schematic Manual



    Ordering Options
    Module Combinations
    Preorder: Buffalo32s DAC Module with Integrated I/V Stage (Assembled and Tested) $449 USD
    Preorder: Buffalo32s DAC + Power Supply Combination
  • [1] Buffalo DAC Module with Integrated I/V Stage (Assembled and Tested)
  • [1] Low-Current Dual Power Supply Kit
  • [1] Low-Current Bi-Polar Power Supply Kit
  • $529 USD
    Preorder: Buffalo32s DAC + Dual-Mono Power Supply Combination
  • [1] Buffalo DAC Module with Integrated I/V Stage (Assembled and Tested)
  • [1] Low-Current Dual Power Supply Kit
  • [2] Low-Current Bi-Polar Power Supply Kits
  • $569 USD

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