Funjoe from CLONES got in touch to tell us about the release of their new DAC, Asher, named after Funjoe’s son.

The details of the new HK$17,500 DAC are as follows:

• DSD 64/128/256 and DXD (384KHz 24bit PCM) compatible
• Galvanic isolation module for USB section to eliminate computer noise from the audio signal
• Ultra-Low Phase Noise Femto Master Clock Module
• Power supply has separate toroidal transformers for analogue and digital section
• Latest Ultra-Low noise discrete regulator modules for digital part
• Remote Control Feature

Sampling rates:

• AES/EBU, COAX, OPT up to 192kHz
• USB/I2S: PCM 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz; DSD64, DSD128, DSD256

Features:

• ESS Reference audio (ES9018) 32 bit DAC
• Automatic oversampling for precise output filtering
• VFD display for input, sample rate, volume control, and configuration
• Remote control with features such as control and phase inversion
• Defeatable – 32 bit volume control
• 1x Coax input
• 1X BNC input
• 1x Toslink input
• 1x AES/EBU input
• 1x I2S input
• Proprietary drivers for 32/64 bit Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX
• Factory selectable mains  115/230VAC
• 322mm(W) X 260mm(D) X 90mm (H)
• Weight: 6kg
• 2 year warranty