CONCLUSION

Although the Esprit lacks some of the versatility of the company’s own GT40, the dropping of the phono amp module has allowed the remaining two modules: both DAC and headphone amplifier, to be further enhanced to improve both sound output and feature count. Offering excellent sonics and a design that wreaks of quality, the ADL Esprit is a flexible and adaptable little box that would enhance the quality of any computer system.
   The Esprit is also a great way to record music and makes recording LP in high resolution digital relatively easy and pain free. After doing this you will realise just how poor CD is, making the Esprit something of a domestic hi-fi revelation.


VERDICT
Providing a high degree of accuracy to its sound output, the versatile ADL Esprit raises the sonic bar for any computer music fan.

FOR
- design
- low distortion
- clarity
- precision

AGAINST
- clunky sample change

ADL ESPRIT     £835
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