A Rising Hi-Fi Brand Just Released a Beautiful Amplifier for Modern Stereo Systems

Eversolo continues to be a rising force in modern hi-fi.

Recently, the Chinese-based audio manufacturer has released the Play, a “just add speakers” streaming amplifier that, uniquely, doubles as a CD player, and now the brand is stepping into more serious audiophile waters with the Eversolo DAC-Z10.

Eversolo DAC-Z10

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DAC, preamp and headphone amp

The Eversolo DAC-Z10 is a high-resolution digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can also pull triple duty as a headphone amplifier or a fully balanced preamplifier.

Basically, it’s a versatile hi-fi component for audiophiles building a pretty serious modern stereo system.

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The secret sauce of the Eversolo DAC-Z10 is its proprietary Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which fully isolates the digital and analog circuitries to minimize interference and preserve the purity of the audio signal.

Each channel — both the left and right — has its own dedicated pair of AKM DAC chips, its own linear power supply, and its own signal paths. According to the brand, this design “not only eliminates channel crosstalk but also enhances dynamic range and resolution.”

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Eversolo doubled down on this idea when it comes to volume control, too. The DAC-Z10 employs a high-precision R2R resistor network, with separate R2R modules for each channel. This promises to further preserve the integrity of the audio signal and phase alignment.

According to the company, the DAC-Z10 is designed to capture “every nuance of the music with the purest analog precision.”

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Modern versatility

As mentioned, the DAC-Z10 also serves as a high-end, fully balanced preamplifier, supporting left- and right-channel analog inputs and outputs via XLR and RCA inputs and outputs.

This means that the DAC-Z10 could be an ideal partner for a powerful amplifier or a set of high-quality active loudspeakers.

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For those wanting a more private listening session, the DAC-Z10 works as a dedicated headphone amplifier, too. The module has a 6.35 mm output that automatically detects the impedance of the headphones you’re using, and adjusts the gain accordingly.

If you’re using really high-impedance planar headphones, there’s a high-gain mode where the amplifier delivers up to 1 W into either 16 - and 32-ohm headphones.

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But that’s not all. Eversolo has decked out the DAC-Z10 with a few other surprise features, including built-in Bluetooth, allowing you to stream music directly from your smartphone or laptop.

It even has an HDMI eARC input, so you can directly hook up your TV and play its audio through your system.

Price and availability

The Eversolo DAC-Z10 costs $1,980.

It’s available for preorder now from the brand’s website as well as select authorized retailers (like Bloom Audio). There’s no exact release date at this time, although the company says that it’s “coming soon.”

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Eversolo DAC-Z10

The Eversolo DAC-Z10 is a high-resolution digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that can also pull triple duty as a headphone amplifier or a fully balanced preamplifier. Its secret sauce is a proprietary Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which fully isolates the digital and analog circuitries to minimize interference and preserve the purity of the audio signal. Each channel — both the left and right — has its own dedicated pair of AKM DAC chips, its own linear power supply, and its own signal paths. According to the brand, this design “not only eliminates channel crosstalk but also enhances dynamic range and resolution.”

• $1,980 at Bloom Audio

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