{"product_id":"demo-aune-x8-dac","title":"*DEMO* Aune X8 DAC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAune X8 is a dedicated D\/A converter for anyone who wants to improve the sound from a computer, streamer, or CD transport without complicating the system. It is compact, well built, and designed to sit between the source and amplifier - or connect directly to active speakers via the volume-controlled pre-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE! This is 1 demo unit of the Aune X8 DAC, the predecessor to the Aune X8 XVIII DAC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn very good condition. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold with a 6-month warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt its core is Aune's own FPGA processing combined with an ES9038Q2M. The result is a clean, musical, and relatively relaxed sound that does not cause listening fatigue. USB supports PCM up to 32 bit \/ 768 kHz and native DSD512. Coaxial supports 24 bit \/ 384 kHz and DoP128, while optical supports 24 bit \/ 192 kHz and DoP64. The figures are impressive: SNR 117 dB, THD+N 0.0006%, output level 2.0 Vrms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat makes the X8 unusual in its class is twofold. First, you can replace the operational amplifier and shape the tonal character - softer, more detailed, or more neutral. Second, it has seven digital filters (linear\/minimum phase, fast\/slow roll-off, apodizing, hybrid, and brickwall), allowing you to fine-tune the sound without additional software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the rear are USB-B, coaxial, and optical inputs, plus two pairs of RCA outputs: fixed line-out and volume-controlled pre-out. There is no Bluetooth and no balanced TRS - those were introduced with the successor, the X8 XVIII. The X8 is the pure, analogically simple version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe chassis is made of aluminum, measures approximately 145 × 171 × 45 mm, and weighs around 2 kg. It takes up little space on a desk but feels solid. It works equally well with an integrated amplifier, active monitors, or a separate headphone amplifier (e.g. Aune X7s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn short: a DAC that does what it should - converts digital to analog with high resolution, low noise, and the ability to fine-tune the sound to suit your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: PCM 32 bit \/ 768 kHz, DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial: 24 bit \/ 384 kHz, DoP128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical: 24 bit \/ 192 kHz, DoP64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: RCA line-out + RCA pre-out (volume-controlled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 117 dB · THD+N: 0.0006% · 2.0 Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable op-amp · 7 filter modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 145 × 171 × 45 mm · weight approx. 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aune","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57234145345860,"sku":"572341453458","price":990.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/1306\/0676\/files\/Aune_X8_9aad098f-4ecb-4c89-93e4-1bd377cf3d16.jpg?v=1789115408","url":"https:\/\/www.mychifi.se\/en\/products\/demo-aune-x8-dac","provider":"MYC HiFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}