Kaiboer DAC-K5

Streaming DAC · Headphone Amp

DAC‑K5

ES9039 Q2M DAC · XMOS USB
Dual Femtosecond Clock · Discrete Op-Amp
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.

DAC-K5 with headphones showing a yellow VU meter interface

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.

DAC-K5 streaming music wirelessly from a smartphone

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.

Kaiboer Home App connecting Spotify to DAC-K5 from a smartphone

TIDAL Connect
Supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit

TIDAL Connect selecting DAC-K5 for high-resolution music playback

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.

DAC-K5 in a listening room displaying illuminated VU meters

TRUE BALANCED CONVERSION

Dual ES9039 Q2M
Independent left and right channels

Each channel is decoded independently, delivering up to 135 dB dynamic range and THD+N as low as −120 dB, with a background so quiet it feels powered off.

DAC-K5 in a stacked high-fidelity audio system with headphones

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.

Listener adjusting the DAC-K5 while wearing over-ear headphones

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.

DAC-K5 on a warm stone plinth in a minimalist architectural studio
AluminumPrecision-machined enclosure
5-inchHigh-resolution front display
RGBResponsive volume illumination

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.

DAC-K5 input source menu showing USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, optical, coaxial and AES EBU options

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.

DAC-K5 settings menu with input source, output, DAC, general and about options

Flexible inputs
Effortless compatibility

Connect through USB, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, optical or coaxial input.

DAC-K5 input source screen with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AES options

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.

Conceptual cutaway visualization of the DAC-K5 internal audio architecture
ES9039 Q2M

Flagship digital-to-analog conversion with exceptional dynamic range and low distortion.

XMOS USB

Asynchronous USB processing keeps timing accurate and the digital signal path composed.

Dual Femto

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.

DAC-K5 rear panel with HDMI-I2S, USB, optical, coaxial, RCA and XLR connections

Headphone Amplifier

Power with
poise

A discrete output stage delivers current, control and a silent background. From sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding over-ear headphones, the presentation stays effortless.

DAC-K5 paired with high-end over-ear headphones

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 discrete amplifier stage

DAC-K5

Bring every detail
closer

Reference conversion, confident headphone power and effortless connectivity in one focused desktop component.

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