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ASUS Essence One Series
2. Stand alone DAC
With S/PDIF in and input select, it also serves as an independent DAC which connects
with digital inputs such as CD audio source and then plays to the end devices.
Steps:
• Connect with other audio resource with S/PDIF input (by Coaxial/Optical cable)
• Select COA (coaxial input) or TOS (optical input) in the front panel as the input
source
3. Headphone amplifier
Grants 100% performance of ALL hi-end headphones, even with impedance up to
600ohms, providing extra dynamics and sound details.
Steps:
• Connect with high-quality headphones/headsets
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT
DIGITAL INPUT
USB
L
R
R
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC IN
230
S/PDIF
CD/DVD player