--- product_id: 122348276 title: "Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control" brand: "sabaj" price: "€ 35.33" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/122348276-sabaj-d5-110v-hi-res-audio-digital-to-analog-converter store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Ultra-low noise ES9311 power supply <1uVrms ES9038PRO DAC chip for pristine audio Discrete high-current headphone amp for max damping Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control **Brand:** sabaj **Price:** € 35.33 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your audio game β€” because your ears deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control by sabaj - **How much does it cost?** € 35.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/122348276-sabaj-d5-110v-hi-res-audio-digital-to-analog-converter) ## Best For - sabaj enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sabaj brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Noise? What Noise?:** Ultra-low noise ES9311 power supply keeps your soundstage pure and immersive. - β€’ **Audiophile-Grade DAC Powerhouse:** Harness the ESS ES9038PRO chip for crystal-clear 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 playback. - β€’ **Amp Up Your Listening Experience:** Discrete high-current headphone amplifier delivers tight control and rich dynamics. - β€’ **Seamless Control & Compatibility:** Remote control and multi-input USB/coaxial interfaces keep you connected and in command. - β€’ **Precision Clocking for Flawless Sound:** NDK Japan crystal oscillator and CPLD tech minimize jitter for ultra-stable timing. ## Overview The Sabaj D5 is a high-resolution DAC and headphone amplifier featuring the flagship ESS ES9038PRO chip, ultra-low noise ES9311 power supply, and advanced clocking technology for minimal jitter. Supporting 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 playback, it offers discrete high-current amplification for superior headphone control, multiple digital inputs, and remote control for professional-grade audio performance. ## Description Buy Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control: Amplifiers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Audiosciencereview got me off of the fence. I LOVE IT. - Prior to buying this DAC, I was leery about going with such an unknown brand/source. I still use an Emotiva X2 daily, have no complaints about the sound, but wanted something even better for a new rig with better speakers and amplification. While measurements don't necessarily reflect listening pleasure, the testing done at audiosciencereview.com undeniably shows this particular model to out-perform (in terms of noise floor and distortion) my X2, and most other DACs I was considering as an upgrade. Seeing this seal of approval, backed by credible test bench results, got me off the fence. After enjoying this for a couple weeks, I'm simply blown away by the sound. I've tried the optical input (Sony TV as a source, via suggested LONG toslink cable) at 16-bit/96khz with great results, and at 44.1-192khz PCM at 16 and 24bit, and DSD64 via USB, which was simply fantastic. I've yet to try the headphone output, so I can't comment on that yet. (I'll revise when I do.) The OLED display is small, they chose a tiny font for everything save the XX volume level display, which goes away shortly after adjustment. I can read the volume setting from ~16ft away, but must approach to see anything else. I'm able to dim the display to the point where I can still read volume from afar, but don't notice it otherwise, even placed directly under the center of the TV. As tiny and lame as it is, I appreciate that the included remote is *exactly* the same remote I got with an SMSL DAC/AMP, and it's used for most of their remote-controlled products... This means that if I damage or lose it, I can get another for <$10 all day long. It also means that due to the popularity of SMSL brand stuff, someone has already solved the problem of sleuthing out remote codes for Harmony, etc. The unit is heavy, solid, and the jacks are great quality. I don't detect any appreciable warmth after heavy use. I detect ZERO background hum/hiss/noise from 88db/watt speakers, even with volume on DAC at 40=max, 275W amps run wide-open. I did hear a significant reduction in background noise, and improvement in detail, when switching from stated 95db SNR class-D amps to much nicer 110db SNR class-D amps for the "tops" of my speakers, which adds credibility to this amp's stated specs, and those measured by audiosciencereview. It's definitely the "purest" part of my system now, allows me to appreciate subtle differences in recordings, and small changes to the rest of the system. I simply love it, and think it is an outstanding value. Be sure to download and install the XMOS drivers from Sabaj before trying to play DSD content. (No drivers were needed for PCM playback via windows.) Review: DAC sounds fantastic, reliability may be an issue though. - I purchased this DAC out of sheer curiosity in the ESS 9038 Pro DAC chip it incorporates. I level matched the D5 to my RME ADI-2 DAC and I could discern no difference between the two when feed to the same headphone amp. Yes, the D5 sounded just the same as the more than twice as expensive, German made, RME ADI-2 DAC. That was using the balanced line outputs of both DACs into a Gustard H10. Some may quibble that the Gustard is not a good candidate for this kind of comparison. I don't think I'd agree with that as I was looking for a baseline to compare the two outside of their own built in headphone amps. When comparing them out of their built-in headphone outputs I believe that I could make out some subtle differences. The RME may have displayed a bit more clarity and transparency while the Sabaj was a slightly more warm and smooth especially out of the balance output. Again, these differences were quite miniscule. The ADI RME-2 has far more output power through it’s single ended output than the Sabaj D5 does. Way more. In any event, both amps provide plenty of power for most headphones under 80 ohms impedance. The D5 provided a significantly higher output through it's balanced headphone jack, as opposed to it's single ended output, but it is still not a match for the ADI RME-2’s output in terms of RAW drive power. Now the down side is that after about three days with the D5 in the middle of a listening session the music just quit playing and the DAC became unresponsive. While trying to diagnose the issue I noticed that the Sabaj was very warm to the touch on the left side of the unit around the built-in linear power supply. Then the smell of burning electronics. The unit just shutdown never to wake again. Ultimately I decided to return the unit for a refund as my RME sounds just as good and it has a significantly more powerful amp and tons of EQ and sound customization features anyway. The Sabaj was no better in any significant way. Hopefully my unit was just a rare lemon. I'd not want to dissuade anyone from purchasing the D5 especially if there is a no hassle return policy as with desertcart. It sounds great and costs much less than a DAC like the RME. Just make sure you put a significant number of operational hours on the unit before the return period ends. BTW... the headphones I used in comparison of the DACs were Hifiman Sundara, Sennheiser HD600, Oppo PM2, Audeze EL-8 Open among others. ## Features - The top performance D/A chip ES9038PRO from ESS Technology. and high-performance power supply chip ES9311, the noise of ES9311 is lower than 1uVrms, to pushed ES9038PRO to the limit. - XMOS XU-208, true 32bit audio processing, support DoP and Native DSD, and reaches 32bit/768kHz and DSD512. - Ultra-low phase noise NDK Japan crystal oscillator and high-speed CPLD is used for clock processing, to achieve very low Clock jitter. All inputs support DSD streaming, including coaxial and optical (DoP64). - Special design of discrete components high current headphones amplifier for higher damping factor.Built-in high efficiency and low vibration transformer provides sufficient and low noise power supply. Special design of discrete components linear regulator for analog circuit.4 high-end dual op-amps OPA1612 and a lot of audio grade components are used.JAS Hi-Res certification. - This D5 with 110V voltage,please adjust it to 220V if you will use it in 220V Countries! You can set the voltage selector which covered by label. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07PYRM6J6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #824,242 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #896 in Headphone Amps | | Brand Name | Sabaj | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (106) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06970141854951 | | Interface | Coaxial, USB | | Item Dimensions L x W | 9.65"L x 8.27"W | | Item Weight | 3.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | SHENZHEN DAHAO Technology Co., ltd | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 110 Volts | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 110 Volts (DC) | | Mounting Type | Coaxial | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Pins | 6 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sabaj - **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 110 Volts - **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 110 Volts (DC) - **Mounting Type:** Coaxial - **Number of Pins:** 6 ## Images ![Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vfAg5mqsL.jpg) ![Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mB-ty0oML.jpg) ![Sabaj D5 110V Hi-Res Audio Digital to Analog Converter Balance HiFi Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ECyCKwnmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can the D5 accommodated simultaneous balanced and unbalanced outputs?** A: Yes : ) **Q: Which voltage would be best to use,here in America?** A: If In USA I didn't buy 110V type because I lived in Japan. In Japan almost 100-110V normaly so I need only 110V type. **Q: What's the balanced xlr headphone output impedance?** A: Listing says Headphone amplifier output power: XLR...............................................................................................1912mW(32Ξ©)/1025mW(64Ξ©)/455mW(150Ξ©)/231mW(300Ξ©) **Q: Are the outputs able to be switched from variable to fixed?** A: You mean switch the audio either through the volume control or bypass the volume control? No can do. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Audiosciencereview got me off of the fence. I LOVE IT. *by E***N on January 28, 2020* Prior to buying this DAC, I was leery about going with such an unknown brand/source. I still use an Emotiva X2 daily, have no complaints about the sound, but wanted something even better for a new rig with better speakers and amplification. While measurements don't necessarily reflect listening pleasure, the testing done at audiosciencereview.com undeniably shows this particular model to out-perform (in terms of noise floor and distortion) my X2, and most other DACs I was considering as an upgrade. Seeing this seal of approval, backed by credible test bench results, got me off the fence. After enjoying this for a couple weeks, I'm simply blown away by the sound. I've tried the optical input (Sony TV as a source, via suggested LONG toslink cable) at 16-bit/96khz with great results, and at 44.1-192khz PCM at 16 and 24bit, and DSD64 via USB, which was simply fantastic. I've yet to try the headphone output, so I can't comment on that yet. (I'll revise when I do.) The OLED display is small, they chose a tiny font for everything save the XX volume level display, which goes away shortly after adjustment. I can read the volume setting from ~16ft away, but must approach to see anything else. I'm able to dim the display to the point where I can still read volume from afar, but don't notice it otherwise, even placed directly under the center of the TV. As tiny and lame as it is, I appreciate that the included remote is *exactly* the same remote I got with an SMSL DAC/AMP, and it's used for most of their remote-controlled products... This means that if I damage or lose it, I can get another for <$10 all day long. It also means that due to the popularity of SMSL brand stuff, someone has already solved the problem of sleuthing out remote codes for Harmony, etc. The unit is heavy, solid, and the jacks are great quality. I don't detect any appreciable warmth after heavy use. I detect ZERO background hum/hiss/noise from 88db/watt speakers, even with volume on DAC at 40=max, 275W amps run wide-open. I did hear a significant reduction in background noise, and improvement in detail, when switching from stated 95db SNR class-D amps to much nicer 110db SNR class-D amps for the "tops" of my speakers, which adds credibility to this amp's stated specs, and those measured by audiosciencereview. It's definitely the "purest" part of my system now, allows me to appreciate subtle differences in recordings, and small changes to the rest of the system. I simply love it, and think it is an outstanding value. Be sure to download and install the XMOS drivers from Sabaj before trying to play DSD content. (No drivers were needed for PCM playback via windows.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ DAC sounds fantastic, reliability may be an issue though. *by B***P on June 1, 2019* I purchased this DAC out of sheer curiosity in the ESS 9038 Pro DAC chip it incorporates. I level matched the D5 to my RME ADI-2 DAC and I could discern no difference between the two when feed to the same headphone amp. Yes, the D5 sounded just the same as the more than twice as expensive, German made, RME ADI-2 DAC. That was using the balanced line outputs of both DACs into a Gustard H10. Some may quibble that the Gustard is not a good candidate for this kind of comparison. I don't think I'd agree with that as I was looking for a baseline to compare the two outside of their own built in headphone amps. When comparing them out of their built-in headphone outputs I believe that I could make out some subtle differences. The RME may have displayed a bit more clarity and transparency while the Sabaj was a slightly more warm and smooth especially out of the balance output. Again, these differences were quite miniscule. The ADI RME-2 has far more output power through it’s single ended output than the Sabaj D5 does. Way more. In any event, both amps provide plenty of power for most headphones under 80 ohms impedance. The D5 provided a significantly higher output through it's balanced headphone jack, as opposed to it's single ended output, but it is still not a match for the ADI RME-2’s output in terms of RAW drive power. Now the down side is that after about three days with the D5 in the middle of a listening session the music just quit playing and the DAC became unresponsive. While trying to diagnose the issue I noticed that the Sabaj was very warm to the touch on the left side of the unit around the built-in linear power supply. Then the smell of burning electronics. The unit just shutdown never to wake again. Ultimately I decided to return the unit for a refund as my RME sounds just as good and it has a significantly more powerful amp and tons of EQ and sound customization features anyway. The Sabaj was no better in any significant way. Hopefully my unit was just a rare lemon. I'd not want to dissuade anyone from purchasing the D5 especially if there is a no hassle return policy as with Amazon. It sounds great and costs much less than a DAC like the RME. Just make sure you put a significant number of operational hours on the unit before the return period ends. BTW... the headphones I used in comparison of the DACs were Hifiman Sundara, Sennheiser HD600, Oppo PM2, Audeze EL-8 Open among others. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent DAC/HP amp combo, outstanding value *by R***K on August 29, 2019* Have been using the D5 for a few months now and am very pleased. The unit is very solid and sturdily built. Great versatility with multiple digital inputs (coaxial, usb, optical, and even the obscure I2S) and both RCA and XLR balanced outputs. Sound is marvelous. Indeed, Audio Science Review measures its sound-to-noise & distortion ratio as among the very best of close to 200 units tested, easily outperforming DACs that are many times more expensive. Value for price here is excellent. You not only get the top-of-the-line ESS 9038Pro DAC chip, but also the headphone amp with both Single End and Balanced outputs. It's a great value even if you only intend to use it for the DAC --> speakers, or if you intend to use it as a headphone amp as well. I use it in both ways. Streaming Hi-Res Qobuz from a Bluesound Node 2i with coaxial connection to the Sabaj D5 with analog RCA output to Yamaha amp and Polk speakers -- sound is noticeably richer and more detailed when using the D5's DAC than using the Node 2i's. Also using the D5 with low impedance Audeze LCD-X headphones -- the amp has plenty of power to drive these; volume max is "40" and I usually never go above "25" with the headphones -- plenty loud enough even for large-scale orchestral music. Only complaints are the functional but not really adequate LCD display which features what looks like 1 pt. font that can barely be read without a magnifying glass. The volume control / selector button is a bit flimsy and plastic-y feeling in contrast with the rest of the unit which is solid as a rock and fairly heavy. I also wish the analog outputs were fixed rather than variable. But overall, these are small defects in what is overall an excellent product with a price that will be hard to beat. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sabaj D5 Hi-Res Audio Digital To Analog Converter Balance HIFI Headphones Amplifier DAC Chip ES9038PRO ES9311 32bit/768kHz DSD512 w Preamplifier Remote Control - Linsoul Tripowin GranVia Upgraded OFC High Purity Headphone Audio Replacement Cable (Dual 3.5mm, 2m length, Black, 4.4mm Plug) - Linsoul Tripowin Zonie 16 Core Silver Plated Cable SPC Earphone Cable for BL03 TRN V90 V80 AS10 ZS10 ZS6 ES4 ZST ZSR iems (2pin-0.78mm, 3.5mm, Grey) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/122348276-sabaj-d5-110v-hi-res-audio-digital-to-analog-converter](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/122348276-sabaj-d5-110v-hi-res-audio-digital-to-analog-converter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*