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Compact silver DAC with glass top window, twin OLED screens and large volume knob

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD Q11 Streaming Audio DAC ESS9038 AK4493 DSD256

SKU CH-HKCZ-V7Z0F

A USB DAC with switchable ESS9038Q2M and AK4493 chips, dual OLED displays, optical/coaxial/USB inputs, and RCA plus AUX outputs for DSD256 playback

  • Switch between ESS9038Q2M and AK4493 chips for tailored sound character
  • 117dB SNR and .0003% THD deliver transparent signal conversion
  • PC-USB handles 32Bit/384kHz and DSD256 for high-resolution playback
  • Optical, Coaxial and USB inputs plus dual RCA and AUX outputs cover diverse sources
  • Dual OLED screens show sample rate, volume and active chip in real time

Switchable Dual-DAC Architecture

The LORDWORLD Q11 integrates two distinct DAC chips, the ESS9038Q2M and the AK4493, with a patented switching mechanism. Users can select the ESS chip for robust dynamics or the AKM chip for refined tonality from a single desktop unit. It targets audiophiles who want to compare chip-level sound signatures without buying separate converters.

Upgrading From Fixed Single-Chip DACs

This replaces basic USB dongles or integrated motherboard audio that lock you into one conversion character. The jump is worthwhile when your source material spans genres that benefit from different tonal presentations, or when you want to audition chip flavours before committing to a higher-end component. It also adds Optical and Coaxial inputs missing on most entry-level USB-only adapters.

Sustained High-Resolution Playback

The PC-USB input handles 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD256 natively, maintaining an SNR of 117 dB and THD of 0.0003 % during extended sessions. Dual OLED screens confirm the active sampling rate and selected chip in real time, while the large volume knob provides precise analogue-level control without digital attenuation artefacts. Two RCA and two AUX outputs drive multiple amplifiers or powered speakers simultaneously.

Highlights

  • Switch between ESS9038Q2M and AK4493 chips for tailored sound character
  • 117dB SNR and .0003% THD deliver transparent signal conversion
  • PC-USB handles 32Bit/384kHz and DSD256 for high-resolution playback
  • Optical, Coaxial and USB inputs plus dual RCA and AUX outputs cover diverse sources
  • Dual OLED screens show sample rate, volume and active chip in real time

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

What cables and connections does the Q11 need to fit into my system?

It accepts Optical, Coaxial and PC-USB inputs and provides two pairs of RCA and two pairs of AUX outputs for amplifiers or powered speakers.

How do I switch between the ESS9038Q2M and AK4493 chips, and what step do users often miss?

Use the front control to select the desired DAC chip; the OLED screens will confirm the active chip and current sampling rate so you can verify the change.

When will the OLED displays or volume knob need attention or replacement?

The dual OLED screens and large volume knob are solid-state and mechanical parts with no user-serviceable schedule; they require no periodic replacement under normal use.

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