Streaming DAC · Headphone Amp
DAC‑K5
ES9039 Q2M DAC · XMOS USB
Dual Femtosecond Clock
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Streaming · All-Format
VISUAL FEEDBACK
4.3-inch color display
Multiple VU meters at a glance
An intuitive interface presents functions clearly, visualizes musical dynamics in real time, and brings the VU meters valued by audiophiles vividly to life.
WIRELESS STREAMING
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth.
More ways to listen
Developed in-house over three years, Kaiboer’s Wi-Fi module runs a compact Linux system for convenient, efficient, and stable streaming-platform integration.
Kaiboer Home App
Choose on your phone
Play on your device
Kaiboer Home App supports TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect. Once pairing is complete, choose your Kaiboer device in the mobile app and start playback.
TIDAL Connect
Supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit
HIGH-RESOLUTION BLUETOOTH
High-bitrate LDAC
Hi-Fi without the wires
LDAC supports transmission up to 990 kbps and high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz—around three times the bandwidth of conventional Bluetooth.
TRUE BALANCED CONVERSION
Dual ES9039 Q2M
Independent left and right channels
Each channel is decoded independently, delivering up to 120 dB dynamic range and THD+N as low as −96 dB at 1 kHz, with a background so quiet it feels powered off.
ESS-TUNED FILTERS
Seven native lossless filters
Shape the sound your way
Each filter shapes transients, decay, and edge definition differently, letting you switch by music genre or listening preference.
Design
Precision you can see
Engineering you can hear
A clean aluminum enclosure, a focused front panel and one tactile control. DAC-K5 is designed to disappear into the system while making every interaction feel deliberate.
Switch inputs freely
Ready for every source
DAC-K5 supports USB, Bluetooth, AirPlay, optical and coaxial inputs. Whether connected to a computer, smartphone, television or professional digital player, switching is quick and playback stays stable.
Complex functions
Made simple
DAC-K5 brings input sources, output options, DAC settings and general functions together in one clear menu. Press the front-panel knob or use the remote control's Menu key for quick access, making input switching and output adjustment more intuitive.
Flexible inputs
Effortless compatibility
Connect through USB, Bluetooth, AirPlay, optical or coaxial input.
Audio Engine
A reference core
Built around ES9039 Q2M
High dynamic range, precise timing and a low-noise analog stage reveal the space, texture and energy inside every recording.
Flagship digital-to-analog conversion with exceptional dynamic range and low distortion.
Asynchronous USB processing keeps timing accurate and the digital signal path composed.
Two precision clock oscillators reduce jitter for sharper focus and more natural decay.
DIRECT DIGITAL INPUT
Native I²S
A more direct signal path
Built for experienced audiophiles, the HDMI-I²S input sends digital audio directly to the dual-DAC stage, bypassing USB conversion for a purer and more immediate signal path.
Headphone Amplifier
Power with
poise
The headphone output delivers current, control and a silent background. From sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding over-ear headphones, the presentation stays effortless.
Technical Specifications
The details
behind the sound
- DAC
- ESS ES9039 Q2M
- USB
- XMOS asynchronous audio interface
- Clocking
- Dual femtosecond-grade oscillators
- PCM
- Up to 32-bit / 768 kHz
- DSD
- Native DSD up to DSD512
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming
- Analog Out
- Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA
- Headphone
- Dedicated headphone output
DAC-K5
Bring every detail
closer
Reference conversion, confident headphone power and effortless connectivity in one focused desktop component.
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Specifications
| DAC | 2 × ESS ES9039Q2M |
|---|---|
| USB Audio Interface | XMOS asynchronous audio interface |
| Clocking | Dual femtosecond-grade oscillators |
| Display | 4.3-inch color display |
| PCM | Up to 32-bit / 768 kHz |
|---|---|
| DSD | Native DSD up to DSD512 |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 120 dB |
| THD+N | As low as −96 dBAt 1 kHz |
| Digital Inputs | USB, HDMI I²S, optical and coaxial |
| Analog Outputs | Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| LDAC | Up to 990 kbps; up to 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| TIDAL Connect | Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| DAC Filters | 7 ESS filters |
