The encoding process folds extra information into the signal that can be recovered later. The ES9281PRO is the first USB product that offers an integrated hardware MQA renderer that makes MQA playback easy and cost-efficient. It provides best-in-class audio performance at 124 dB DNR and -112 Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N). The EarMen Sparrow is powered by the ESS Sabre ES9281PRO chip, the flagship of the ESS line. Sparrow comes delivered in a simple box with cut-out foam, Accessory-wise you get a normal USB to USB-C as well as a USB-C to USB-C cable. On the back you have the MQA, Hi-Res logo as well as the EarMen logo and some obligatory legal info. On the top side you have the USB-C connector, on the bottom the 3.5mm (left) and the 2.5mm balanced output. On the top you have EarMen’s name and logo which has the LED behind to display the different colors for the file types. The Sparrow measures only 42 x 22 x 8 mm or 1.65 x 0.86 x 0.31”. It really does looks beautiful, but it also makes the unit very slippery. According to EarMen, a gold plated PCB guarantees the minimal loss of sound quality.Īs you can see in the pictures, the Sparrow’s front and back are made of glass. Sparrow’s PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is 4 layer gold-plated, which is unmatched in terms of quality and performance. The aluminium structure is created via CNC milling. It is housed in a light-weight, but robust aluminum enclosure, which protects the audio signal from the interference. I personally love the looks of the Sparrow. Sparrow Design, Build Quality, Lay-out & packaging In this article we look at the (for now) last unit of the line-up: The Sparrow! We already reviewed the EarMen TR-Amp and Donald DAC, and you can find the reviews here and here. The Sparrow – A USB DAC/AMP dongle and DragonFly Cobalt competitor.The TR-Amp – A portable DAC/AMP solution.The Donald DAC – A USB-DAC only with an RCA output to hook up to your dedicated amplifier.EarMen is registered in the US but all of their products are built and assembled in Europe to ensure the highest standards in production quality.ĮarMen is all about delivering the best possible value for money and their new product line-up consists out of 3 models: Their amps have won multiple of our awards, and models like the Euterpe, HA2-SE and Nirvana get praised all over the world.Ī while ago Auris Audio decided to enter the portable market and to do so they came up with new brand name: EarMen. In fact, if you’ve been following Headfonia you will know that we’re quite the Auris tube amp fans here. If EarMen doesn’t ring a bell yet, then the Serbian “Auris Audio” just might. Today we have the EarMen Sparrow review, a USB-dongle sized DAC/AMP which is selling for $199 USD or €219.
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