{"product_id":"aune-s18-evo","title":"Aune S18 EVO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aune S18 EVO is a reference desktop DAC in the purest sense: a dedicated conversion stage with no headphone amplifier on board, engineered around clocking precision that is rare anywhere near its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo AKM AK4497 chips run in a precisely synchronized, mirrored dual-mono configuration, governed by Aune's third-generation full clock synchronization PLL with femtosecond-level jitter. A BNC input even lets you slave the S18 EVO to a 10MHz master clock such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aune-sc1-evo\"\u003eAune SC1 EVO\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XMOS XU316 USB interface accepts PCM up to 32bit\/768kHz and DSD512, while coaxial, optical and AES\/EBU inputs handle up to 24bit\/192kHz. Bluetooth with LDAC and aptX HD is re-clocked through the in-house PLL stage before conversion. Outputs cover balanced XLR and single-ended RCA, with two selectable digital filter modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanishingly low noise and distortion: 0.00022 percent THD+N from the XLR outputs, 127dB SNR and a noise floor measured in microvolts. The result is a jet-black background with effortless resolution, precise imaging and natural tonal weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe arc-shaped all-aluminum chassis houses a front display and ships with Aune's RC1 all-aluminum remote control. Output level is 4.9Vrms balanced and 2.2Vrms single-ended, ready for any preamp, integrated amp or active monitors. The unit measures 211 x 288 x 63 mm and weighs 5kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe conversion centerpiece of a serious desktop or hi-fi rig. Pair it with a dedicated amplifier like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aune-s17-pro-evo\"\u003eAune S17 Pro EVO\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more converters in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dacs\"\u003eDACs collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/digital\"\u003edigital collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAune S18 EVO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC1 aluminum remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC Chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x AKM AK4497, synchronized dual mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXMOS XU316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32bit\/768kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B, coaxial, optical, AES\/EBU, Bluetooth, BNC 10MHz clock input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR, single-ended RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth Codecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDAC, aptX HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.00022 percent (XLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9Vrms XLR, 2.2Vrms RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 x 288 x 63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aune Audio","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":53612799721751,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":53612799754519,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/Aune-S18-EVO-DAC-silver.jpg?v=1783045973","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/aune-s18-evo","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}