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...-to-Analog Convertor 13 2. Stand alone DAC 14 3. Toslink and Coaxial S/PDIF audio input connections 19 Output...20 1. Disassembly 25 2. Headphone amplifier 14 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 16 Connections 18 Input......
...-to-Analog Convertor 13 2. Stand alone DAC 14 3. Toslink and Coaxial S/PDIF audio input connections 19 Output...20 1. Disassembly 25 2. Headphone amplifier 14 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 16 Connections 18 Input......
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...at 1 bit representation of the audio waveform, allowing high reproduction of art audio with 11 swappable OP-amps Op-amp is about 110dB. ASUS Essence One Series 7 Feature Summary • Native DSD Support via DOP, the DSD container bypasses operating system through ASIO PCM, hence allowing audiophiles ... headphones on the market Supports up all Hi-Fi headphones with high performance and low distortion. The Essence One Series allows easy customization to enjoy the best of normal USB DAC is the key part that amplifies the analog signal in your soundcard and affects tone characters (darker...
...at 1 bit representation of the audio waveform, allowing high reproduction of art audio with 11 swappable OP-amps Op-amp is about 110dB. ASUS Essence One Series 7 Feature Summary • Native DSD Support via DOP, the DSD container bypasses operating system through ASIO PCM, hence allowing audiophiles ... headphones on the market Supports up all Hi-Fi headphones with high performance and low distortion. The Essence One Series allows easy customization to enjoy the best of normal USB DAC is the key part that amplifies the analog signal in your soundcard and affects tone characters (darker...
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...multiple audio streams, bypassing latency issues in -phase); Balanced XLR output: Essence One Series also features balanced (XLR) outputs. Pin 3- Cold (phase-inverted). 8 ASUS Essence One Series For the Essence One Series, the USB DAC monitors the PC clock transfer speed and adjusts the data transfer speed accordingly ...they reach the destination load. Dedicated volume controls: Most USB DACs on the market only comes with one or no volume control for cleanest sound with both headphone and speaker. The Essence One Series has an independent volume control for long cable connection ...
...multiple audio streams, bypassing latency issues in -phase); Balanced XLR output: Essence One Series also features balanced (XLR) outputs. Pin 3- Cold (phase-inverted). 8 ASUS Essence One Series For the Essence One Series, the USB DAC monitors the PC clock transfer speed and adjusts the data transfer speed accordingly ...they reach the destination load. Dedicated volume controls: Most USB DACs on the market only comes with one or no volume control for cleanest sound with both headphone and speaker. The Essence One Series has an independent volume control for long cable connection ...
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.... The more detail with less listening fatigue. • 384kHz/ 24Bit 8X Upsampling Technology While common upsampling USB DACs just transfer whatever audio source to 192kHz indistinguishably, Essence One Series upsamples 44.1/88.2 /176.4kHz input to 352.8kHz and 48/96/192kHz input to 384kHz in a...file. • Upsampling is the process of increasing the sampling rate of Use & Customization • DSD Support DSD Support for USB 2.0 10 ASUS Essence One Series Ease of a signal. It also upsamples bit-rate to 32bit corresponding to the original contents. (Note: 44.1x8=352.8kHz; 48x8=384kHz...
.... The more detail with less listening fatigue. • 384kHz/ 24Bit 8X Upsampling Technology While common upsampling USB DACs just transfer whatever audio source to 192kHz indistinguishably, Essence One Series upsamples 44.1/88.2 /176.4kHz input to 352.8kHz and 48/96/192kHz input to 384kHz in a...file. • Upsampling is the process of increasing the sampling rate of Use & Customization • DSD Support DSD Support for USB 2.0 10 ASUS Essence One Series Ease of a signal. It also upsamples bit-rate to 32bit corresponding to the original contents. (Note: 44.1x8=352.8kHz; 48x8=384kHz...
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... contents This package should contain the following: • Essence One Series Hi-Fi USB DAC x 1 • USB cable ('B-A' type) x 1 • Power cord x 1 (Some versions may have 2 power cords for different countries) • 6.3mm to the package contents for each model on ASUS website at www.asus.com ASUS Essence One Series 11 NOTE: When you run bit-perfect...
... contents This package should contain the following: • Essence One Series Hi-Fi USB DAC x 1 • USB cable ('B-A' type) x 1 • Power cord x 1 (Some versions may have 2 power cords for different countries) • 6.3mm to the package contents for each model on ASUS website at www.asus.com ASUS Essence One Series 11 NOTE: When you run bit-perfect...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to step 4. System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Essence One Series USB DAC, your computer must meet the following requirements: • IBM compatible PC with one USB2.0 (or higher) compatible port for the USB audio device • Microsoft® Windows...2. Go to complete the installation. When the installation finishes, you need to restart the computer later if desired. 12 ASUS Essence One Series Double-click the setup.exe icon located on your optical drive. Read the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT in your computer...
Follow the on-screen instructions to step 4. System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Essence One Series USB DAC, your computer must meet the following requirements: • IBM compatible PC with one USB2.0 (or higher) compatible port for the USB audio device • Microsoft® Windows...2. Go to complete the installation. When the installation finishes, you need to restart the computer later if desired. 12 ASUS Essence One Series Double-click the setup.exe icon located on your optical drive. Read the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT in your computer...
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USB DAC ( Digital-to work • Select "USB" in PC/NB, with an USB cable • Need to install driver in your digital music collection in front panel as the input source or PC NB USB ASUS Essence One Series 13 Steps: • Connect PC/NB with all the connection(XLR, RCA) you need for your PC/NB to -Analog Convertor) Clear, detailed, life-like sound for end devices. Functionality 1.
USB DAC ( Digital-to work • Select "USB" in PC/NB, with an USB cable • Need to install driver in your digital music collection in front panel as the input source or PC NB USB ASUS Essence One Series 13 Steps: • Connect PC/NB with all the connection(XLR, RCA) you need for your PC/NB to -Analog Convertor) Clear, detailed, life-like sound for end devices. Functionality 1.
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... as CD audio source and then plays to 600ohms, providing extra dynamics and sound details. Stand alone DAC With S/PDIF in the front panel as an independent DAC which connects with high-quality headphones/headsets 14 ASUS Essence One Series 2. Headphone amplifier Grants 100% performance of ALL hi-end headphones, even with impedance up to...
... as CD audio source and then plays to 600ohms, providing extra dynamics and sound details. Stand alone DAC With S/PDIF in the front panel as an independent DAC which connects with high-quality headphones/headsets 14 ASUS Essence One Series 2. Headphone amplifier Grants 100% performance of ALL hi-end headphones, even with impedance up to...
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... OUTPUT TOSLINK USB DIGITAL INPUT 230 VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN 2. If you need to change DAC buffer (slot 2), you would need to remove the machine bed (including the PCB board and power module) from the machine housing. ASUS Essence One Series 25 COAXIAL L R UNBALANCED OUTPUT R L BALANCED OUTPUT TOSLINK USB DIGITAL INPUT 230 VOLTAGE SELECTOR...
... OUTPUT TOSLINK USB DIGITAL INPUT 230 VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN 2. If you need to change DAC buffer (slot 2), you would need to remove the machine bed (including the PCB board and power module) from the machine housing. ASUS Essence One Series 25 COAXIAL L R UNBALANCED OUTPUT R L BALANCED OUTPUT TOSLINK USB DIGITAL INPUT 230 VOLTAGE SELECTOR...
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Serves as I/V (current to voltage convertor) that turns current from DAC into voltage for the speaker. Serves as buffer that enhances the output signal for the headphone. Serves as Low Pass Filter that enhances the output ...). 3A. All outputs (Headphone output, RCA output, XLR output) Output Opam1p √ 2 √ 3A 3B 4 Headphone RCA output output √ √ XLR output √ 26 ASUS Essence One Series Serves as buffer that enhances the output signal for output purpose. Changing this will affect the RCA output. 3B. Changing this will affect the...
Serves as I/V (current to voltage convertor) that turns current from DAC into voltage for the speaker. Serves as buffer that enhances the output signal for the headphone. Serves as Low Pass Filter that enhances the output ...). 3A. All outputs (Headphone output, RCA output, XLR output) Output Opam1p √ 2 √ 3A 3B 4 Headphone RCA output output √ √ XLR output √ 26 ASUS Essence One Series Serves as buffer that enhances the output signal for output purpose. Changing this will affect the RCA output. 3B. Changing this will affect the...
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LME49860 NS - DAC I/V Slot 1 TI - LM4562NA NS - LM4562NA NJRC - less detailed present. Brighter, thinner sound and more extensive detailed and dampened mid-range, Essence ST/STX style Wider sound stage but less detailed than the above combination Powerful, punchy sound with...LME49720NA DAC buffer Slot 2 TI - OPA2132 NS - MUSE02 Sound Impression Brighter vocal, slightly less booming sound Even brighter than the above combination, and more detailed with less but tighter booming sound Less warm than stock OP-amps, more detailed than the above combination ASUS Essence One ...
LME49860 NS - DAC I/V Slot 1 TI - LM4562NA NS - LM4562NA NJRC - less detailed present. Brighter, thinner sound and more extensive detailed and dampened mid-range, Essence ST/STX style Wider sound stage but less detailed than the above combination Powerful, punchy sound with...LME49720NA DAC buffer Slot 2 TI - OPA2132 NS - MUSE02 Sound Impression Brighter vocal, slightly less booming sound Even brighter than the above combination, and more detailed with less but tighter booming sound Less warm than stock OP-amps, more detailed than the above combination ASUS Essence One ...