AUDIO DEVICE
Desktop Integrated DAC + Headphone Amp (ES9039Pro)
Specifications
| Category | Dac Amp |
|---|---|
| Brand | Studio Reference |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Power source | Switching Ps |
| DAC chip | ES9039Pro |
| Amp topology | Class AB balanced |
| Output power @ 32Ω | 1800 mW |
| Output power @ 300Ω | 920 mW |
| Output impedance | 0.5 Ω |
| SNR | 126 dB |
| THD | 0.0007 % |
| Max PCM rate | 32-bit / 768 kHz |
| Max DSD | DSD512 |
| MQA support | yes |
| Price (USD) | $1299 |
| Release year | 2024 |
Overview
All-in-one desktop DAC + headphone amp. ES9039Pro DAC followed by a Class AB balanced amplifier stage that delivers 1,800 mW into 32 Ω and 920 mW into 300 Ω. USB Audio Class 2, optical, coaxial inputs; Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD as a secondary convenience input.
Outputs: 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced and 6.35 mm single-ended TRS — the right two for a single-box desktop setup. 32-bit / 768 kHz PCM, DSD512 native, MQA full hardware decode.
Drives every transducer in the database. The default desktop recommendation for users who don’t want to assemble separate DAC + separate amp components.
Output jacks
Recommended pairings
Reference Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone — Studio Flagship
32Ω · planar-magnetic
Closed-Back Dynamic Studio Monitor Headphone
80Ω · dynamic
Tribrid Flagship IEM (1 DD + 4 BA + 2 EST)
18Ω · hybrid
Mid-Tier 80Ω Open-Back Dynamic Headphone
80Ω · dynamic
Frequently asked questions
What headphones pair well with Desktop Integrated DAC + Headphone Amp (ES9039Pro)?
Desktop Integrated DAC + Headphone Amp (ES9039Pro) delivers approximately 1800 mW into 32Ω and 920 mW into 300Ω with an output impedance of 0.5 Ω. That makes it well-matched to demanding planar headphones and high-sensitivity IEMs alike.