The X8 XVIII includes the OPAMP swapping tool included in the package. The OPAMPs can be interchanged as required by just simply the pull and plug method. Be A Tuner, Switch The OPAMPs As Required:-Īune X8 XVIII Magic DAC features interchangeable OPAMP design. Coaxial input allows you to connect it with other digital sources in the chain. As for input, we get Optical, Bluetooth, Coaxial, and USB input ports. With the latest X8 XVIII anniversary edition DAC, Aune adds balanced TRS pre-amp output to the device along with the regular RCA Pre-amp and RCA line-out ports. Multiple Connectivity Options Including Balanced TRS Pre-AMP Output:-Īune’s X8 series of DACs have always featured an array of connectivity options.

With its FPGA core technology, the X8 XVIII gets pure digital signal decoding support. It enables high-resolution signal decoding up to 32Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding. FPGA Core Archietecture:-Īune X8 XVIII features Aune’s self-developed FPGA core design architecture. >Superb performance with ultra-low distortion and noise ratings. >High-resolution Bluetooth connectivity with LDAC/AptX HD/AAC wireless codec support. >High-resolution DAC with 32-Bit/768kHz & native DSD512. The Aune X8 XVIII is launched officially for 299$, BT edition is priced at 329$, check out more details here. This latest X8 XVIII anniversary edition adds balanced TRS pre-amp output and supports high-resolution LDAC, AptX HD, and AAC codecs to Bluetooth connectivity. It reserves the classic features of the X8 series such as Swappable OPAMPs, FPGA Architecture, seven digital filter modes, etc. It’s the special edition 18th anniversary edition of the X8 DAC.

Today, Aune has released their latest special edition variant for the well-known X8 Desktop DAC, meet the all-new Aune X8 XVIII BT MAGIC DAC. AUNE Audio is a famous brand from Shenzhen China, they specialize in premium HiFi desktop gears such as audio decoders, headphone amplifiers, digital clocks, etc.

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