
audiolab D9 digital to analogue converter


The D9 digital to analogue converter is a high resolution DAC offering plenty of digital inputs and outputs, wireless Bluetooth streaming, a headphone socket, as well as unbalanced and balanced analogue outputs.
Input selection and the menu system is accessible via the select control in the middle of the fascia, with the volume control next to it for when using headphones, or the variable output feature when plugging into power amplifiers or active speakers.
The high-resolution, full colourful IPS display gives a visual representation of the whole menu system and options, allows easy selection of inputs, DAC filters, and many other options, as well as album/track information from attached USB or hard drives.

The D9 back panel is home to two optical and two coaxial digital inputs, a balanced AES/EBU input, a Type B USB input, and a Type A USB input ideal for playing music from USB sticks or an HDD drive.
Outputs comprise of unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs, a coaxial and optical digital output, and 12v trigger input/outputs.
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balanced design
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current-feedback headphone amplifier
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ESS ES9038Pro DAC
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aptX HD Bluetooth 5.1 streaming
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full MQA decoding
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DSD decoding up to DSD512
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2x coaxial digital inputs (up to 192kHz)
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2x optical digital inputs (up to 192kHz)
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Type A USB input (up to 96kHz)
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Type B USB input (up to 768kHz / DSD512)
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1x AES/EBU balanced digital input
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1x coaxial digital output
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1x optical digital output
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1x pair unbalanced RCA outputs (fixed or variable)
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1x pair balanced XLR outputs (fixed or variable)
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12v trigger in/out
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6.3mm headphone socket
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remote control
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available in black or silver
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W 315mm x H 88.3mm x D 277mm
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3 year warranty
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£1099