Viva Audio

Numerico DAC

The Numerico DAC is a digital-to-analog converter made by Viva Audio, using an ESS Sabre ES9038Pro DAC chip configured with four channels in parallel-mono mode. It provides USB, coaxial, and optical inputs; supports PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz, USB DSD512 native, Mac DSD128 DoP, and coaxial/optical DSD64 DoP; and has stereo RCA and XLR analog outputs. Its analog stage uses a short signal path with custom-made transformers, while internal connections use 16-strand high-purity copper cable insulated with natural silk; the chassis has automotive-lacquered panels, black hand-polished front and rear panels, and solid brass feet with natural wool felt padding.