EQUIPMENT PAIRING
Active 5-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor (Bi-Amped) with Desktop Reference DAC (Dual ES9038Pro)
Pairing analysis: power headroom, damping factor, output topology and signal path. Good match
Transducer
| Name | Active 5-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor (Bi-Amped) |
|---|---|
| Type | Speaker Active |
| Driver | dynamic · 125 (woofer), 25 (tweeter)mm |
| Impedance | n/a (active) Ω |
| Sensitivity | n/a |
| Recommended drive | n/a (built-in) mW |
Device
| Name | Desktop Reference DAC (Dual ES9038Pro) |
|---|---|
| Category | Desktop Dac |
| Topology | n/a (line-out only) |
| Power @ 32Ω | — mW |
| Power @ 300Ω | — mW |
| Output impedance | — Ω |
Analysis
- Direct termination: No direct connector match between transducer (unknown) and device outputs (). Use a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device outputs.
Cable recommendation
If the transducer ships with a detachable cable (fixed), a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device's outputs () gives you the most power and the cleanest signal path. See our balanced cable buyer guide.