EOS DAC by Ideon Audio

$20,000.00

The Ideon Audio EOS DAC delivers reference-level performance with cutting-edge noise elimination and low-noise power supplies. Featuring advanced digital and analog design, modular construction, and future-proof upgrades, it offers audiophiles high-end sound quality at an accessible price.

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Description

Ideon Audio EOS DAC – Affordable Reference DAC with Cutting-Edge Technology

The Ideon Audio EOS DAC delivers high-end audio performance, incorporating breakthrough technologies from Ideon’s flagship Absolute and IΩN series. Engineered with proprietary in-house designs, this DAC offers audiophiles exceptional sound quality at a more accessible price point. The EOS DAC benefits from the extensive R&D of Ideon’s top-tier products, making it a standout choice for those who seek superior audio performance without compromise.

Advanced Digital and Analog Design

At the heart of the EOS DAC is Ideon’s proprietary Triple Distillation USB input, a three-stage noise elimination circuit that eradicates digital noise from the input signal. This DAC employs a HyperStream, 8-channel architecture with a cutting-edge analog stage that uses symmetrical, ultra-low noise power supplies for superior sound clarity. The quad current output DAC design and direct-coupled output, free from capacitors, further enhance its precision and sonic performance.

Precision Clocks and Noise Elimination

The EOS DAC is equipped with three ultra-low jitter femto clocks, each with its own dedicated power supply line, ensuring that the music remains in perfect phase. This clocking architecture reduces jitter and phase noise, creating a highly accurate and detailed soundstage, making the musical experience more immersive and lifelike.

Modular and Future-Proof Design

Like all Ideon products, the EOS DAC is designed with future upgrades in mind. Its modular construction allows for easy updates, ensuring that the DAC can evolve as new technologies emerge. This future-proof approach guarantees that the EOS DAC will remain a state-of-the-art performer for years to come.

Clean Power for Pristine Sound

The EOS DAC features a multistage low-noise power supply with separate regulation stages. High-quality regulators and ultra-low ESR audio-grade capacitors are used to ensure stable, clean power, minimizing noise and distortion. This focus on clean power results in unparalleled clarity and linearity, bringing out the finest details in any musical recording.

Conclusion: High-End Performance at an Accessible Price

The Ideon Audio EOS DAC brings advanced audio technology from the Absolute and IΩN series into a more affordable package. With its innovative design, noise elimination features, and future-proof construction, the EOS DAC offers exceptional value for audiophiles seeking reference-level digital-to-analog conversion without the high-end price tag.

Additional information

Supported formats (input dependant)

44.1kHz to 384kHz PCM up to 32 bits , Native DSD (up to 8X DSD)

Digital inputs

3x Advanced isolated input module slots (USB, BNC, RCA)

XLR balanced outputs

Selectable. Normal: 2.2 Vrms at 0dB. High: 4.4 Vrms at 0dB

RCA outputs

Selectable. Normal: 2.2 Vrms at 0dB. High: 4.4 Vrms at 0dB

THD (A weighted 20Hz-20KHz)

< – 110dB on all outputs

Channel seperation

>124dB on all outputs

SNR (A weighted 20Hz-20KHz)

>120dB on all outputs

Dynamic range

20Hz to 20KHz 132 dB (FS) . 130 dB (AFS)

Display

Custom matrix LED display

About Ideon

Ideon Audio is a Greek-based high-end audio company known for its exceptional digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and digital sources. The company has gained a strong reputation for its innovative approach to digital audio, offering a range of products that cater to both audiophiles and professional users.

One of Ideon Audio’s most acclaimed products is the Absolute Epsilon DAC, which is the centerpiece of their Absolute Digital Suite that also includes the Absolute Stream and Absolute Time Master Clock. The Epsilon DAC uses proprietary technology, including custom-designed USB inputs and power supplies, and features multiple low-noise power regulation stages, all of which work together to provide highly detailed and dynamic sound reproduction. With its focus on phase fidelity and jitter reduction, the Epsilon DAC delivers lifelike detail, excellent transient response, and a punchy, dynamic soundstage​.

The Absolute Stream and Absolute Time further enhance the DAC’s performance by isolating noise and reclocking the signal, ensuring a cleaner, more accurate digital signal transmission. This combination makes the Ideon system particularly adept at producing powerful bass and vivid, forward vocals, creating a sense of immediacy and presence in the music. Audiophiles have praised the system for its ability to reveal fine details, especially in complex and fast-paced tracks​.

For those seeking a more accessible option, the Ideon EOS DAC offers a similar focus on clarity and speed, albeit at a lower price point. It has been noted for its ability to deliver high-resolution, energy-rich sound, making it suitable for listeners who appreciate both detail and dynamics across a variety of musical genres​(

Ideon Audio’s products stand out for their craftsmanship and sonic transparency, appealing to enthusiasts who seek the very best in digital audio performance.

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