Available for pre-order. Delivery expected around the end of October.

The Evo Era combines CD playback, high-resolution USB audio and Bluetooth in a compact DAC and headphone amplifier. Designed for mobile music enjoyment, stationary desktop headphone use and integration into an external audio system, it offers multiple decoding architectures, selectable analog voicings and flexible power modes in a single compact enclosure.

Reviews

"Tbh, during my testing, I enjoyed the Era’s CD playback very much, and I was equally impressed with its BT connection and Era’s performance as a Wireless DAC/amp. But what makes it special is the abundance of sound-shaping options, with a few surprises. The ability to support three different sources (CD, USB, BT) gave Era practical versatility. 

To my ears, Evo Era carries Evo One DNA, and my only wish is to see a separate USB/BT DAC/amp from EvoAria to give users greater portability on the go!"

EvoAria Evo Era – Twister6 Reviews

Exceptional sonic flexibility

The Evo Era offers exceptional sonic flexibility rarely found in a single device: on the converter side, you can seamlessly switch between modern delta-sigma chips (dual ES9069Q) and a discrete R-2R resistor network (OS/NOS).

On the amplifier side, you can choose between classic solid-state operation and the sound of real Nutube vacuum tubes. Combining all four hardware concepts in one compact all-in-one unit makes the Evo Era a truly exceptional product in terms of sound.

Overview & positioning

• Product: Evo Era (from EvoAria.

• Category: All-in-one DAC & headphone amplifier with CD playback, USB audio and Bluetooth.

• Use cases: Mobile use, desktop/headphone operation and integration into external hi-fi systems.

Key product features

• Source: Supports three primary sources: CD, USB audio and Bluetooth, selectable via the SOURCE selector.

• CD playback: Custom CD mechanism and servo system supporting CD playback, track selection, playback modes, and display of individual track duration and total playback time.

• USB audio: XMOS XU316 module with selectable UAC 1.0 / UAC 2.0. Supports PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD up to DSD512.

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 with Qualcomm's flagship audio platform QCC5181 and Snapdragon Sound. Supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, AAC and SBC.

• Multiple Decoding Modes: Three different decoding modes are available: dual ES9069 Delta-Sigma decoding, R-2R OS, and R-2R NOS. This allows users to explore different digital decoding architectures and sonic presentations.

• Analog Sound Signatures & Headphone Amplifier:

  • Sound signature modes: TR / VELVET / LUMINA

  • Gain: H / M / L

  • Power amplification modes: TURBO / P+ / P

  • Headphone amplifier operating modes: CLASS A / CLASS AB

• Outputs:

  • Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm PO / 4.4 mm PO

  • Line outputs: 3.5 mm LO / 4.4 mm LO

  • Digital outputs: Coaxial / Optical

• Display & Controls: The front display shows the source, playback status, volume, menu settings, firmware update progress, and system notifications. Four physical buttons enable playback and menu control, while the POWER / HOLD switch controls screen off, power on/off, and the button lock (HOLD).

• Firmware Update: The menu provides an option to update the MCU firmware. Update files, USB drive format, update requirements, procedures, etc. are determined by the relevant user guide included with each firmware version.

• CD Ripping: When CD is selected and a compatible USB drive is connected, the Evo Era supports direct CD ripping to the USB drive. Listening can continue during the ripping process while the audio data is read directly from the CD drive and saved as lossless WAV files.

Hardware, Key Features & Design Highlights

EvoAria | Evo Era Product Launch | Dealer & Media Reference | 09/04/2026 Ver. 2.0

• DAC Architecture: A carefully designed dual decoding architecture combines String R-2R and Delta-Sigma technologies, enabling the Evo Era to unite two fundamentally different approaches to digital-to-analog conversion on a single platform.

  • The String R-2R section consists of more than 170 high-precision, low-temperature-coefficient resistors in various specifications. They form a dedicated two-channel decoding network with fully separate power supplies for the left and right channels. Users can also switch between OS and NOS modes, providing additional flexibility for adjusting the digital sound character.

  • The Delta-Sigma section uses two ES9069 DACs, with each chip operating in MONO mode to achieve fully differential decoding and maximize channel separation and conversion performance.

• FPGA: The Evo Era uses an extremely large 100K-LUT FPGA for I2S audio signal processing and precise calibration of the R-2R decoding section.

• Headphone amplifier modes: Three hardware gain levels (H / M / L), three power levels (TURBO / P+ / P), and selectable CLASS A / CLASS AB operating modes allow the amplifier to be optimally matched to different headphone loads and listening preferences.

• Selectable analog sound signatures: TR / VELVET / LUMINA are three selectable analog sound signature modes. TR is a purely transistor-based mode. VELVET is a hybrid mode with a warmer tonal character and fuller midrange. LUMINA is also a hybrid mode, tuned for greater transparency, clarity, and more articulate reproduction. This analog timbre section was adopted directly from the Evo One.

• Volume control: The Evo Era combines an ALPS potentiometer with an NJW1195A volume control IC. The potentiometer provides the tactile feel of a traditional analog control, while an internal ADC detects its position and electronically controls the NJW1195A. This approach preserves the natural feel of the rotary knob, minimizes channel imbalance at very low volumes, and enables highly precise level adjustment.

• Analog output logic: The analog 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs feature intelligent connection detection. PO (headphone output) takes priority over LO (line output); when multiple connections are detected simultaneously, the most recently connected output takes priority.

• Digital output: Supports digital S/PDIF output via an optical or coaxial connection with automatic output detection. The maximum supported formats are PCM 192 kHz and DSD64.

• Power management: The Evo Era supports both battery operation and an external DC input. When a PD-compatible power supply is connected, DC-INPUT mode can be selected in the menu. In this mode, the power supply powers the Evo Era directly while charging the battery at the same time, and DC-TURBO mode is automatically activated.

  • The menu also provides settings for automatic shutdown when idle (Idle Shutdown). Detection circuits on the analog outputs can automatically switch off unused analog sections depending on the current operating state, helping extend battery life.

  • Standby power consumption: approx. 290 mA (display off)

  • Standby time: more than 30 hours

  • Power consumption when switched off: approx. 40 μA

Physical Data

• Dimensions: 182x182x29 mm (excluding feet/knobs)

• Weight: 1,025 g (net weight).

• Housing & Finish: 6063 aluminum, micro-bead-blasted (No. 200 glass beads) and anodized; silver-white and gold finishes; stainless steel serial number plate on the back.

• Display & controls: 2.2-inch TFT display, 4 physical buttons, Power/Hold switch, and an ALPS potentiometer combined with digital NJW1195A volume control (to prevent channel imbalance at low levels).

Audio sources & connectivity

• CD playback & ripping: Proprietary CD drive and servo system. Supports direct CD ripping on the fly to a connected USB storage device (lossless WAV files).

• USB audio: XMOS XU316 chip, switchable between UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0; supports up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD512.

• Bluetooth 5.4: Qualcomm QCC5181 with Snapdragon Sound; supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, AAC, and SBC.

• Digital outputs: Optical and coaxial (S/PDIF, up to PCM 192 kHz / DSD64).

• Analog outputs:

  • Headphones (PO): 3.5 mm (single-ended) & 4.4 mm (balanced).

  • Line-Out (LO): 3.5 mm (2.1 V) & 4.4 mm (4.2 V).

  • Smart detection: Headphone output takes priority over Line-Out.

Audio architecture & sound modes

• Dual DAC architecture:

  • Delta-Sigma: 2xES9069Q DACs (each in mono mode for fully balanced conversion).

  • String R-2R: Discrete resistor network consisting of more than 170 precision resistors with separate power supplies for the left and right channels; selectable between OS (oversampling) and NOS (non-oversampling).

  • Controlled by a large 100K-LUT FPGA for signal processing and calibration.

• Tube / transistor timbre modes:

  • Contains 2× Nutube 6P1 vacuum tubes.

  • Three sound modes: TR (pure transistor sound), VELVET (hybrid with warmer sound and fuller mids), and LUMINA (hybrid with a focus on transparency and clarity).

• Amplifier settings:

  • Operating mode: Class A or Class AB.

  • Gain: High / Mid / Low.

  • Power levels: TURBO / P+ / P.

Power specifications & battery

• Headphone output power (selected at $32\,\Omega$):

  • 3.5 mm SE: 310 mW (P) up to 550 mW (DC IN).

  • 4.4 mm BAL: 700 mW (P) up to 1,500 mW (DC IN).

• Battery & charging:

  • Built-in battery: 3.87 V / 10,000 mAh.

  • Fast charging via PD Fast Charging (9 V / 2 A, approx. 3.5 hours).

  • Battery life: approx. 9 hours (CD mode, 4.4 mm balanced, hybrid tube mode) up to 14 hours (CD mode, 3.5 mm, TR transistor mode).

• DC input mode: When a compatible PD power adapter is connected, the device can be powered directly by an external power source (including automatic activation of DC Turbo mode while charging the battery simultaneously).