11 hours ago Jan 13, 2017 . Select the Sonica DAC as your sound output device by setting "Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Playback" to "OPPO Sonica DAC USB Audio 2.0 DAC". For Mac computers, no software driver is required. Please set "System Preferences -> Sound -> Output" to "OPPO Sonica DAC USB Audio 2.0 DAC". For iOS, Android and Chrome OS …
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1 hours ago OPPO Sonica DAC is equipped with an ES9038PRO 32-bit HyperStream DAC chip at its core. The flagship of the ESS SABRE PRO series, ES9038PRO sets a new benchmark for audio excellence. Clean Power for Clear Music Sonica DAC’s audio circuitry is supplied with a linear power regulator drawing from a massive toroidal power transformer. A toroidal ...
Power Consumption: 30 W (operation), 0.5 W (standby)
Trigger Input: 3.5 V-15 V, 10 mA minimum
Power Supply: AC 110-120 V ~ / 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Weight: 10.4 lbs, 4.7 kg
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4 hours ago Remove the USB drive from the computer. Turn on your Sonica DAC. Make sure that Sonica DAC is connected to the network. Insert the USB drive containing the firmware file to the USB port on Sonica DAC's front panel. Launch the Sonica app on your mobile device. The app will prompt you to upgrade your firmware if new firmware is available.
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1 hours ago Remove entire output stage and replace with modified discrete output stage using state of the art resistors and filter caps.....this stage is direct coupled....no coupling caps. ... The modded Sonica has all the features of stock....nothing changed there. However, t I set the output voltage to 2.1V (same a s stock). ... The Oppo has been ...
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9 hours ago To fill that brief, the Sonica DAC is based upon ESS Technology’s ES9038PRO 32-bit HyperStream DAC device, which is the flagship of the ESS SABRE PRO-series range and is said to offer a stonking 140dB of dynamic range. The DAC’s USB input supports PCM audio from 44.1 kHz up to 768 kHz with word lengths of 16, 24, or 32-bits; it also ...
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5 hours ago Remove the USB drive from the computer. Turn on your Sonica DAC. Make sure that Sonica DAC is connected to the network. Insert the USB drive containing the firmware file to the USB port on Sonica DAC's front panel. Launch the Sonica app on your mobile device. The app will prompt you to upgrade your firmware if new firmware is available.
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1 hours ago Dec 31, 2018 . Previously performed, change to decoupling capacitors by replacing the original 100uF with PANASONIC OS-CON with parallel WIMA from 1uF type MKP1 Remove the 3.6 uH inductors in series to the output signal after the relays and bridged with tin drop. Placed with mini heat sink pad on the ESS9038 chip. Attachments.
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7 hours ago May 11, 2017 . OPPO Digital Sonica DAC Review. The OPPO Sonica DAC is a state of the art, fully balanced DAC using Sabre’s top of the line 32 bit DAC chipset, implemented with excellent digital and analog engineering. It combines this level of core engineering with a very complete set of streaming and USB connectivity. It can stream 24 bit 192 kHz files ...
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10 hours ago Audiogon Discussion Forum. Edit. DAC/Streamer alternative to OPPO Sonica DAC!!! HELP !!!! It has been about one year that I been looking for a decent DAC to play FLAC files in my current system and remove the noise currently coming from my receiver, I only have one room available in the house to use it and it is shared for both movie watching ...
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4 hours ago Apr 28, 2017 . OPPO Sonica DAC Firmware Version History : Sonica-33-0511. Release Date: May 15, 2017 Download/Installation. Release Notes: Improved the jitter and digital filter performance. Resolved an issue where pressing the Mute button on the HA-1 remote control could change Sonica DAC’s input to Optical. Sonica-33-0422. Release Date: April 28, 2017
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8 hours ago Jun 20, 2017 . Despite its name, the Oppo Sonica DAC is much more than just a standalone digital-to-analogue converter. It’s also a high-resolution music streamer, with excellent spec support and a slick control app to boot. It even does multi-room. There’s no denying the £800 price tag is high, though, and the Oppo Sonica DAC has its work cut out to ...
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7 hours ago What a shame Oppo got out of consumer audio and video. The Sonica is one great DAC and despite its age, it is able to beat many modern DACs in performance. If you can get a used one for a good price, it would make a good choice. But keep in mind that it is a complex beast with fancy graphical display and such and support may be expensive.-----
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4 hours ago This is the only reason the Sonica is for sale. Fantastic DAC that pairs well with headphone amps. Includes original box. After a recent move, I'm missing the manual, but will send it to buyer if/when it turns up. Manual available on line. I've used the DAC with both the Sonica app via USB thumb drive, USB Disk, ethernet network and Roon via ...
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1 hours ago Paired with the SOtM sMS-200 streaming music player, another high-value component, the Sonica’s DAC was even more spectacular playing the highest-resolution files commercially available. In short, the Oppo Digital Sonica sounded and looked great, and was a super deal for $799—just what I’d expect from Oppo. An easy recommendation.
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9 hours ago Description. OPPO Sonica is a Wi-Fi speaker designed with state of the art technology and features delivering unbeatable sound quality in a compact package. Its ability to be placed virtually anywhere you have a power outlet makes it perfect for high resolution, multi-room music streaming that anyone with a smartphone or tablet can easily use.
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With more and more music coming from digital sources, the DAC is one of the most important components for digital audio playback. OPPO Sonica DAC is equipped with an ES9038PRO 32-bit HyperStream DAC chip at its core. The flagship of the ESS SABRE PRO series, ES9038PRO sets a new benchmark for audio excellence.
OPPO Sonica on the App Store Open the Mac App Store to buy and download apps. OPPO Sonica is a Wi-Fi speaker designed with state of the art technology and features delivering unbeatable sound quality in a compact package.
I was a beta tester for Oppo and helped in the testing and development of the PM-1/2, PM-3, HA-1, HA-2, Sonica speakers, and Sonica DAC, and it was pretty heartbreaking when Oppo Digital was dissolved. Such great products and great people. Apr 1, 2019
The Oppo Sonica Wi-Fi speaker is a great addition to a home or office looking for a compact device to deliver music with a multitude of streaming options all for $300. Read on to find out more. “Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans” Toggle navigation Home Forums E-Books E-Books