A fully-balanced DAC built for serious listening

The EarMen Tradutto is a compact, fully-balanced DAC designed for those who want serious digital-to-analog conversion without sacrificing tons of space. Built around the ES9038Q2M DAC chip, it supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, and full MQA decoding.

High-resolution DAC performance

Decoding duties are handled by the ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, known for its low noise and high dynamic range. It effortlessly handles digital audio up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, preserving every nuance of your music.

MQA decoding for studio-quality sound

The Tradutto fully supports MQA, including MQA Core, MQA, and MQA Studio. This means it can unfold MQA files all the way to their highest resolution, delivering audio exactly as the artist and engineers intended. If you're a Tidal Masters user, you're getting the best quality possible from the platform.

Multiple inputs for seamless connections

With USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, the Tradutto is ready to handle music from any digital source—laptops, CD players, game consoles, or media streamers.

Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and adaptive audio

Built-in Qualcomm HD Bluetooth 5.1 keeps things simple when you want to stream wirelessly. With support for AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, it delivers high-quality audio without the hassle of cables. The QCC5124 chip ensures stable, low-latency playback.

Fully-balanced design

The Tradutto’s circuit keeps the balanced signal path intact from DAC to output, reducing distortion and interference.

Precision-engineered circuitry

Internally, the Tradutto is built for purity. The digital and analog sections have separate power supplies to minimize interference. WIMA capacitors, MELF resistors, and SoundPlus OPA1642 op-amps contribute to low THD (0.0003%) and high SNR (>122dB). The carefully tuned clock system ensures ultra-low jitter.

Solid aluminum chassis

Precision-milled from a single aluminum block, the housing is both durable and well-shielded from external noise. The compact footprint makes it easy to fit into any audio setup.

Product highlights

• ES9038Q2M DAC for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512

• Full MQA decoding (MQB/MQA Core, MQA, MQA Studio)

• USB, coaxial, and optical inputs for flexible connectivity

• Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive for high-quality wireless streaming

• Fully balanced circuit design for low distortion and clean audio

• High-quality components including WIMA capacitors, MELF resistors, and SoundPlus OPA1642 op-amps

• Low THD+N (0.0003%) and high SNR (>122dB)

• Compact aluminum chassis for durability and shielding from interference

Specs

Inputs

• Bluetooth: QCC5124, Bluetooth 5.1 (AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL)

• USB: Supports PCM up to 768kHz, native DSD512, and MQA decoding

• Optical (TOSLINK): S/PDIF

• Coaxial: S/PDIF

Outputs

• RCA (single-ended): Output impedance 300Ω

• Balanced 4.4mm: Output impedance 600Ω

Audio formats

• PCM: Up to 768kHz

• DSD: DoP64, DoP128, DoP256, native DSD512

• DXD: Up to 768kHz

• MQA: MQB/MQA Core, MQA, MQA Studio

• Bluetooth: 44.1kHz – 192kHz / 16-bit – 24-bit

Output levels

• Single-ended: 2Vrms @ 0dBFS

• Balanced: 4Vrms @ 0dBFS

Performance

• THD+N: 0.0003%

• SNR: >116dB (SE), >122dB (balanced)

• Frequency response: ±0.014dB (SE), ±0.003dB (balanced)

Physical

• Dimensions: 5.9” x 1.18” x 5.9” (150 x 30 x 150 mm)

• Weight: 1.21 lbs (550g)

What’s included

• EarMen Tradutto DAC

• USB cable

• Power adapter

• User manual

• Remote control