The Ideon Audio eos DAC is a high-performance digital-to-analogue converter developed using technologies from the company’s reference IΩN and Absolute series. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it employs a proprietary eight-channel hybrid conversion engine operating in a fully differential, parallel architecture. Three ultra-low-jitter femto clock oscillators, dedicated power regulation and an advanced analogue output stage are designed to preserve timing accuracy, minimise distortion and maintain signal integrity throughout the conversion process.
At the heart of its digital input architecture is Ideon’s proprietary USBCore™ technology, combining software-controlled signal optimisation, precision re-clocking and an ultra-low-noise linear power supply. The fully balanced analogue stage features direct-coupled outputs without capacitors in the signal path, while extensive independent power regulation helps isolate critical circuits. Supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and native DSD512, the eos DAC offers balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, selectable output levels and a modular architecture designed to accommodate future upgrades.
Key Features
High-performance digital-to-analogue converter
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Proprietary eight-channel hybrid DAC conversion engine
Fully differential, parallel conversion architecture
Ideon-developed software controlling the conversion engine
Technology derived from the IΩN and Absolute series
Proprietary USBCore™ USB input architecture
Software-driven digital signal optimisation
Femto-grade USB re-clocking with phase noise specified below -160dBc/Hz
Three ultra-low-jitter, ultra-low-phase-noise clock oscillators
Dedicated power supply for each clock
Multi-stage, ultra-low-noise linear power supplies
More than ten separate power regulation stages
Symmetrical, fully balanced analogue output architecture
Direct-coupled analogue outputs without signal-path capacitors
Quad current output from the DAC conversion stage
Silicon carbide rectifier diodes to minimise switching noise
Modular DAC and USB input architecture designed for future upgrades
Three isolated digital input module slots, specified for USB, BNC and RCA
Balanced XLR analogue outputs
Single-ended RCA analogue outputs
Selectable analogue output levels: 2.2Vrms or 4.4Vrms at 0dB
PCM support: 44.1kHz to 384kHz, up to 32-bit
Native DSD support: up to DSD512 (8× DSD)
Customised USB Audio 2.0 driver for Windows
Mac and Linux USB operation without dedicated drivers
Custom matrix LED display
THD (A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz): below -110dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz): greater than 120dB
Channel separation: greater than 124dB
Dynamic range: 132dB (FS), 130dB (AFS)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 460 × 70 × 295mm
Weight: 10kg
The Ideon Audio eos DAC is a high-performance digital-to-analogue converter developed using technologies from the company’s reference IΩN and Absolute series. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it employs a proprietary eight-channel hybrid conversion engine operating in a fully differential, parallel architecture. Three ultra-low-jitter femto clock oscillators, dedicated power regulation and an advanced analogue output stage are designed to preserve timing accuracy, minimise distortion and maintain signal integrity throughout the conversion process.
At the heart of its digital input architecture is Ideon’s proprietary USBCore™ technology, combining software-controlled signal optimisation, precision re-clocking and an ultra-low-noise linear power supply. The fully balanced analogue stage features direct-coupled outputs without capacitors in the signal path, while extensive independent power regulation helps isolate critical circuits. Supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and native DSD512, the eos DAC offers balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, selectable output levels and a modular architecture designed to accommodate future upgrades.
Key Features
High-performance digital-to-analogue converter
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Proprietary eight-channel hybrid DAC conversion engine
Fully differential, parallel conversion architecture
Ideon-developed software controlling the conversion engine
Technology derived from the IΩN and Absolute series
Proprietary USBCore™ USB input architecture
Software-driven digital signal optimisation
Femto-grade USB re-clocking with phase noise specified below -160dBc/Hz
Three ultra-low-jitter, ultra-low-phase-noise clock oscillators
Dedicated power supply for each clock
Multi-stage, ultra-low-noise linear power supplies
More than ten separate power regulation stages
Symmetrical, fully balanced analogue output architecture
Direct-coupled analogue outputs without signal-path capacitors
Quad current output from the DAC conversion stage
Silicon carbide rectifier diodes to minimise switching noise
Modular DAC and USB input architecture designed for future upgrades
Three isolated digital input module slots, specified for USB, BNC and RCA
Balanced XLR analogue outputs
Single-ended RCA analogue outputs
Selectable analogue output levels: 2.2Vrms or 4.4Vrms at 0dB
PCM support: 44.1kHz to 384kHz, up to 32-bit
Native DSD support: up to DSD512 (8× DSD)
Customised USB Audio 2.0 driver for Windows
Mac and Linux USB operation without dedicated drivers
Custom matrix LED display
THD (A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz): below -110dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz): greater than 120dB
Channel separation: greater than 124dB
Dynamic range: 132dB (FS), 130dB (AFS)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 460 × 70 × 295mm
Weight: 10kg
