TORONTO ONTARIO 8 APRIL 2015

Company announces new Mark II digital–to–analog converter features & functionality

Toronto ON — exaSound Audio Design, manufacturer of innovative, exceptional fidelity audio products, announced today the second generation of their model e22 and e28 digital–to–analog converters (DACs). The e22 and e28 Mark II include both firmware and hardware improvements.

 

Based on ESS Technology’s original premium ES9018S SABRE32 Reference integrated circuit, the e20 series are exaSound’s benchmark offerings. The e20 series is designed to not only natively support currently available music files, but also formats that have yet to be released. This includes audio data up to DSD256 (DSD4), along with PCM files sampled at up to 384 kHz at 32 bits. exaSound pioneered multichannel delivery of DSD4, the highest DSD sample rate commercially available.

 

New Mark II features include auto–power up after sleep and adjustable power down after inactivity, a maximum volume limiter when the output of either DAC is used to directly drive a power amplifier, and MP3Safe™ software protection against clipping caused by faulty or erroneous signal processing and data manipulation. The limiter allows the e22 and e28 to directly drive a power amplifier while protecting loudspeakers from damaging overloads.

 

In addition to the firmware and driver components, the hardware has also been upgraded. New features include a new, more substantial and deeply sculpted front escutcheon, the ability to extinguish the display light via the included IR remote, and a 12V Trigger output for the e28.

 

Company president George Klissarov and his design team utilized the maximum potential of the current hardware platform while improving the e20 family’s ability to integrate with the rest of a home hi–fi ecosystem. “We listened to our customers, and included the most requested features,” Klissarov said. “The Mark II update brings added fidelity guarantees and welcome peace of mind for purists wanting to simplify their signal path. Plus, the new stylish look is designer approved for any style or decor.”

 

The e22 Mark II is available now for US$3499, and the e28 Mark II is available now for US$3299, directly from exaSound’s web site and from select fine dealers. For existing e22 and e28 customer upgrades and additional information, or to start your own 30 day, risk–free trial, visit exaSound dot com.

 

ABOUT EXASOUND AUDIO DESIGN

exaSound Audio designs and manufacturers audio electronics that help consumers simply play all of their computer music formats. The e10 and e20 families of exceptional fidelity DACs are designed and manufactured in Toronto, Ontario. Composed of the stereo e22 and 8 channel e28, the e20 family are architected for faithful fidelity and the highest possible performance. The value–focused e12 retains the purity of reproduction exaSound is known for in an affordable package. Across product lines, a host of features synergistically combine to yield the truest fidelity, including fully balanced internals that complement the balanced design of the ESS SABRE integrated converter, support for DXD and DSD4 along with unique galvanic USB isolation that prevents noise contamination from a computer. All exaSound products also incorporate ZeroJitter™ Asynchronous USB, ENclusiv™ comprehensive sample rate support plus custom drivers that feature proprietary error correction, guaranteeing bit–perfect operation.

ZeroJitter, ENclusive, MP3Safe, FemtoMaster and the exaSound logo are trademarks of exaSound Audio Design. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.