

The Tone 1 is a USB DAC sold as a bare board – with no enclosure – designed for enthusiasts and DIY users, in search of a converter that could be integrated into their VIM setup, or a generic one.īoth versions get the same ES9038Q2M DAC, paired with an XMOS XU208 for USB connection and “Ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillator with excellent phase noise characteristics”.

A new model that looks extremely promising on paper, we are about to review! The Khadas Tones and Tea series Khadas Tone 1

In fact, Yagiz even had the chance to review their latest model, the Tone 2 Pro, and gave some high praise to the small device, packing a Sabre ESS ES9038Q2M DAC.īut, this time, the brand is introducing a fully-fledged, portable DAC, with USB/Bluetooth and MFi certification, labeled Khadas Tea. In parallel to that, the brand also developed a new range of products, aimed at audiophiles instead of enthusiasts, with a plug&play design.
