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ZuperDAC Pro and ZuperDAC Max are the 3rd generation designs in our ZuperDAC family. They inherit the same design philosophy to achieve the highest audio performance in the smallest form factor. However, don't be fooled by their sizes, they support Hi-Res Lossless audio like nothing else. ZuperDAC Pro supports 3.5mm single-ended audio output whereas ZuperDAC Max supports either 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm balanced audio output.
They are using the latest ESS DAC technology with sampling frequencies support up to High Definition PCM 768kHz (16x CD) and DSD 22.5MHz (8x SACD, aka DSD512). They also have built-in MQA Renderer so you can enjoy your Tidal Master contents with full MQA decode. They are so tiny that you can carry around and instantly turns your smartphone into a true HiFi digital audio player.
ZuperDAC Pro supports one single-ended 3.5mm audio output. It has an autodetect circuity upon your headphone insertion to determine the proper output voltage level to suit your headhpone loading requirements. ZuperDAC Max supports either single-ended 3.5mm or balanced 4.4mm audio output. There is a boost button for you to select the different audio output level to fit your headphone loading needs. The balanced output eliminate all unwanted noise in the output path with exceptional clarity.
Both products come with bundled USB-C cable and USB-A adapter so you can connect easily to your smartphone or PC/Mac. For iPhone/iPad with lightning interface, you can use our lightning cable (sold separately) for iPhone/iPad connectivity. With its USB Audio Class 2 high speed compliance, it works on all popular OS platform like iOS, Android, Linux, macOS and Windows 10/11. You can connect the audio output directly to your headphone or HiFi system.
Both products are based on a minimalist design pattern, simple and elegant. The black aluminum chassis provide strong protection with a matte smooth finish. We keep the use of LED status useful enough and not to be annoying, blue for standard definition audio or idle, red for high definition audio and magenta for MQA content. There is also a green LED indicator at ZuperDAC Max to indicate boost mode.
ZuperDAC Pro vs ZuperDAC Max
Smart LED status (Blue/Red/Magenta)
Boost button control at ZuperDAC Max
Physical Interface
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Bundled USB-C cable and USB-A adapter to your PC/Mac or smartphone
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ZuperDAC Pro - 3.5mm single-ended audio phone jack
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ZuperDAC Max - 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm balanced audio phone jack
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USB 2.0 High Speed and USB Audio Class 2 standard
Audio Format
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High Definition Audio PCM sampling frequency up to 768kHz (16x CD)
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High Definition Audio DSD sampling frequency up to 22.5MHz (8x SACD, aka DSD512)
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MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Certified Renderer (2nd unfold)
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Bit-Perfect Hi-Res Lossloss music playback
OS Support
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Plug and play for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows 10/11
Output
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ZuperDAC Pro - Automatic output level based on headphone impedance (1Vrms for < 150 ohms, 2Vrms for >= 150 ohms)
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ZuperDAC Max - Boost button to select different output level to fit your headphone requirements (1Vrms/2Vrms for 3.5mm audio output; 3Vrms/5Vrms for 4.4mm audio output)
Audio Performance
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Superior sound quality with ESS Sabre DAC technology (9281ACPRO)
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SNR @ 120dB
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THD+N @ 0.0003%
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< 2 ohm output impedance
ID Design
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Matte black aluminum chassis
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ZuperDAC Pro measured at only 39mm x 12mm x 7mm, weight 4.2g
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ZuperDAC Max measured at only 46mm x 21.5mm x 10.5mm, weight 15g
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Status LED indicator (Blue for idle or SD audio <= 48kHz, Red for HD audio > 48kHz, Magenta for MQA content)
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Boost LED indicator (Green for boost) for ZuperDAC Max only
Smartphone/Computer Connection
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Free bundled USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adpater to connect ZuperDAC Pro or ZuperDAC Max to your Smartphone/Computer with USB-C or USB-A interface
iPhone/iPad Connection
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Optional lightning to USB-C cable to connect ZuperDAC Pro or ZuperDAC Max to your iPhone/iPad with lightning interface
MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more details
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