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Black desktop DAC and headphone amplifier with front volume knob and 6.35mm jack

BFKK

BFKK K5Pro ESS Headphone Amplifier DAC (Black)

SKU CH-TDYB-A6MXZ

Portable desktop DAC and headphone amplifier with ES9038PRO 32-bit processing, XUF208 USB decoding up to 768kHz and native DSD512, coaxial and optical inputs to 192kHz.

  • ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC delivers high-resolution sound up to 768 kHz and DSD512
  • XUF208 USB decoder handles 768 kHz PCM and DSD256 native streams
  • Coaxial and optical inputs accept signals up to 192 kHz
  • 35 mm headphone output drives 1.5 W into 32 Ω and 20 Vpp into 300 Ω
  • ADC volume control adjusts in fine steps without noise or channel imbalance

K5Pro ESS desktop DAC/amp

The BFKK K5Pro ESS is a desktop headphone amplifier and DAC built around an ES9038PRO DAC chip and an XUF208 USB decoder. It accepts USB, coaxial, optical and RCA inputs and provides a 6.35 mm headphone output plus adjustable RCA line outputs. The unit is aimed at listeners who want a single compact box to drive headphones and feed active speakers from a PC or other digital source.

Sustained output into 32 and 300 ohm loads

The amplifier delivers up to 1.5 W into a 32 ohm load and up to 20 Vpp into a 300 ohm load, so it can drive both low and high impedance headphones without clipping during long listening sessions. USB decoding handles PCM up to 768 kHz / 32 bit and native DSD512, while coaxial and optical inputs accept up to 192 kHz. ADC volume control adjusts level in fine steps without channel imbalance or added noise.

Plug-and-play with multiple inputs

No driver installation is required for standard USB audio class operation; the device appears as a sound device on Windows, macOS and Linux. The rear panel groups USB, coaxial, optical and RCA inputs, and the front panel holds the 6.35 mm headphone jack and a gain switch. Users who need balanced headphone outputs or Bluetooth connectivity will not find those features here.

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Price $179.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much power does the BFKK K5Pro ESS draw and does it run hot or noisy during long sessions?

The unit has no fan and uses a desktop power supply, so it runs silently and stays cool even after hours of continuous use.

Which cables or sources must I already own to connect the BFKK K5Pro ESS to my system?

You need a USB cable for PC or phone, or an optical or coaxial digital cable for a CD player or streamer, plus a 6.35 mm headphone plug or RCA interconnects for speakers.

Will the BFKK K5Pro ESS drive my older 300-ohm headphones cleanly alongside modern low-impedance pairs?

Yes, it delivers up to 20 Vpp into 300 ohms and 1.5 W into 32 ohms, so both high- and low-impedance models reach full volume without distortion.

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