The Helios DAC can serve as the digital heart of a high-end system, connected directly to a power amplifier and eliminating the need for a separate preamp when listening to digital sources only. Both balanced and unbalanced outputs are provided, with output level, balance, and volume all adjustable via the front panel, remote control or web interface.

It is Roon Ready for seamless, high-quality streaming, supports UPnP/DLNA, and integrates natively with JPLAY, JRiver, Qobuz, and Tidal. Digital connectivity includes USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Toslink, and Ethernet. For music lovers seeking expert system tuning, the Helios offers a suite of flexible digital filters and advanced DSP: parametric EQ, room correction, vinyl emulation, crossfeed, de-essing, tone controls and more—adaptable for every room and listening preference.

Technical specification

Type: Reference two-channel stereo digital-to-analogue converter

Digital inputs: USB, AES/EBU XLR, S/PDIF RCA, Toslink, Ethernet (PCM up to 384kHz, DSD128)

Analogue outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA

DAC chip: ESS Sabre ES9038PRO (4 channels per output)

DSP: De-essing, Creative EQ, Room EQ, Crossfeed, Loudness, Vinyl emulation etc

Dimensions: 450mm wide x 110mm tall x 330mm deep

Weight: 8kg

The Helios is ideal as the centrepiece of a modern digital system, whether matched with a premium server, streamer, or transport.

We are not a dealer. Demonstrations of the Weiss Helios DAC are strictly by appointment, arranged in close collaboration with Weiss Engineering and, where appropriate, the local distributor. We do not sell directly.

Official product page: https://weiss.ch/products/highend-hifi/helios/

Portuguese/Spanish distributor: https://www.audiopasion.com/weiss-audio-distribucion-para-espana-y-portugal/