{"product_id":"gryphon-zena-dac-module","title":"Gryphon Zena DAC Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Digital Performance in a Single Chassis | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Zena DAC Module\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internal digital-conversion upgrade designed for compatible Gryphon preamplifiers and modular line-stage platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy integrating high-resolution D\/A conversion directly into the host preamplifier, the module avoids the need for a separate DAC chassis and additional analogue interconnects. Its architecture combines \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ES9018 conversion, dual-mono analogue circuitry, Pure Class A output buffering, and extensive USB power isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports PCM up to \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e and native \u003cstrong\u003eDSD512\u003c\/strong\u003e through USB, making it suitable for high-resolution computer-audio and digital-streaming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the Zena DAC Module for Gryphon owners seeking a compact, highly integrated digital front end while retaining the preamplifier's existing chassis and system architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ES9018 Dual-Mono Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module uses the \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ES9018 32-bit DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e in a balanced dual-mono configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architecture is designed to provide high dynamic range, low distortion, and strong channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5-Farad SuperCap USB Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 F SuperCap power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e isolates the USB receiver from the host computer's power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis acts as an energy-storage buffer for the USB interface and is designed to reduce unwanted power-line noise entering the digital conversion circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Pure Class A Analogue Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analogue section uses a fully discrete \u003cstrong\u003ePure Class A output stage\u003c\/strong\u003e operating without global negative feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output circuitry uses regulated ±22 VDC rails to provide a substantial voltage supply for the analogue stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution PCM \u0026amp; DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough asynchronous USB, the Zena DAC Module supports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM up to \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit \/ 384 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S\/PDIF inputs support PCM up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, with optical supporting up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit\/96 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable Digital \u0026amp; Analogue Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides user-selectable PCM filter characteristics, including fast and slow roll-off options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDSD playback also provides selectable analogue filtering at \u003cstrong\u003e50 kHz, 60 kHz, or 70 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the digital output characteristics to be tailored to the listener's preference and system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShielded Internal Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC circuitry is housed within an independently grounded aluminium enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shielded construction is designed to minimise RF and electromagnetic interaction between the digital module and the sensitive analogue circuitry of the host preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eGryphon Zena DAC Module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC Chipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS Sabre ES9018 32-Bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Output Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Discrete Pure Class A, Zero Global Negative Feedback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-B, Asynchronous Class 2.0, SuperCap Isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Gold-Plated BNC 75 Ω \/ 1 × AES\/EBU 110 Ω XLR \/ 1 × TOSLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1–384 kHz, up to 32-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBNC \/ AES\/EBU up to 24-bit\/192 kHz; Optical up to 24-bit\/96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative DSD64–DSD512 via USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; −113 dB, A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.005% @ 0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Power Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 F SuperCap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGryphon Zena, Essence and compatible modular platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital System Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, the Zena DAC Module can turn a compatible Gryphon preamplifier into a highly integrated digital control centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical configuration is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer \/ Streamer → Zena DAC Module → Gryphon Preamplifier → Power Amplifier → Loudspeakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal architecture eliminates the need for a separate external DAC and its associated analogue interconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems using dedicated transports, the BNC, AES\/EBU, and optical inputs provide additional connectivity options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer Audio \u0026amp; DSD Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB provides the module's highest specified digital capability, including \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384 kHz PCM and native DSD512\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe asynchronous USB interface is designed for computer-based playback, while the SuperCap supply provides additional isolation between the USB receiver and the computer's power system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimira Audio can assist with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows computer-audio setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB driver installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital transport integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Gryphon Platforms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zena DAC Module is designed for compatible Gryphon modular preamplifier platforms, including the \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Zena and Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility should be confirmed before ordering or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimira Audio can assist with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital-input configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal listening optimisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsult with the High-End Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Zena DAC Module\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003eESS ES9018 conversion, dual-mono architecture, Pure Class A analogue output circuitry, a 12.5 F SuperCap USB supply, PCM up to 32-bit\/384 kHz, native DSD512, and multiple S\/PDIF interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e in an internally integrated digital platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e can assist with compatibility, professional module installation, computer-audio configuration, filter selection, and complete Gryphon system integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact the \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e digital specialists in Brisbane to arrange installation or a private listening demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gryphon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45151332761666,"sku":null,"price":9995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/9686\/3046\/files\/aedrFZFGTXBHNfedstaxczASZXXXdxcszDCACDDSDXdxCcSSCSCSZxDSXZACdxCScdxCSdxxddddcxsZF_10.png?v=1788480645","url":"https:\/\/trimira.com.au\/products\/gryphon-zena-dac-module","provider":"Trimira","version":"1.0","type":"link"}