Exasound

Overview

exaSound, based in Toronto, Canada, designs, manufactures, and markets high-end DACs and network players for audiophiles. The company focuses on supporting high-resolution formats like DXD and DSD-256 through proprietary asynchronous USB protocol, ASIO drivers, and FPGA firmware for bit-perfect playback.¹

History

Founded in 2010, exaSound introduced the world's first 8-channel DXD DAC and the first DSD-256 DAC to the audiophile market.¹ The company developed proprietary technologies including asynchronous USB protocol and FPGA firmware to enable 32-bit, low-jitter signal paths.¹ It continues to release products such as the Delta Server M150 (Mark II) with Intel i5 CPU and customizable storage.⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

exaSound designs and manufactures its products in Toronto, Canada.¹

Notable Products

• s82 - DAC that received a GoldKeyNote Award for performance above its price class.⁸
• e28 - DAC designed to play computer music formats with bit-perfect output.⁷
• Delta Server M150 (Mark II) - Music server powered by 6-core Intel i5 CPU with customizable RAM and SSD.⁵

Reputation

exaSound is recognized among audiophiles for pioneering 8-channel DXD and DSD-256 DACs, with products like the s82 earning awards for excellence.¹⁸ Reviews highlight strong performance in high-resolution playback using ESS Sabre chips and custom components.² Specific criticisms are not detailed in available sources.