The Ultra flagship: triple-core DSP, ES9038Pro DACs, DSD256
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The Ultra tier is where Goldhorn stops compromising. Both units run a triple-core ADI DSP and dual ES9038Pro DACs behind a femtosecond clock, the combination that matters for jitter-critical playback at the highest resolution. This is the processing for a system where the source and the signal path are the point, not an afterthought.
Two units carry the tier, and they answer two different questions. The DSP16 Ultra is a standalone 16-channel processor for a build that already has a reference source. The P5 DSP Ultra adds a native DSD256 player to the same processing, unifying source and DSP in one chassis for an audiophile system built around high-resolution files.
Both Ultra units, by type, channel count and architecture. Both are 16-channel with a triple-core DSP, dual ES9038Pro DACs and a femtosecond clock.
| Model | Type | Channels | Architecture | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP16 Ultra | Standalone DSP | 16 Ch | Triple-core ADI DSP, dual ES9038Pro DAC, femtosecond clock, 768kHz/32bit | $5,999.99 |
| P5 DSP Ultra | DSD Player + DSP | 16 Ch | Triple-core DSP, dual ES9038Pro DAC, native DSD256, femtosecond clock | $7,999.99 |
The difference between them is the source. The DSP16 Ultra processes whatever you feed it and is the choice when a reference player already sits ahead of it. The P5 DSP Ultra is the player and the processor in one, so a DSD library runs native from the same box that does the crossovers and time alignment. Both are made to order at this tier, so availability moves; tell us the build and we will confirm lead time. Full architecture is on each product page.
Below the Ultra processors, the Goldhorn DSPA units combine processing with amplification in one chassis, and the Goldhorn hi-res players are pure DSD sources. The Ultra tier is the no-compromise processing at the top of the line. Everything Goldhorn is in the full Goldhorn collection.
An Ultra processor earns a reference chain. The drivers live in component sets and car subwoofers, the power in dedicated amplifiers, and the tune is where the Ultra tier makes its case. As the Original US Importer of Goldhorn, we configure and support these directly.
Architecture. The Ultra units run a triple-core ADI DSP, dual ES9038Pro DACs and a femtosecond clock for jitter-critical playback at 768kHz/32bit, where the Pro and Plus tiers use a single-core DSP in a more practical implementation. The Ultra is the reference tier, engineered for a system where source and signal-path quality is the whole point.
The source. The DSP16 Ultra is a standalone 16-channel processor for a build that already has a reference player ahead of it. The P5 DSP Ultra adds a native DSD256 player to the same processing, so it is the source and the DSP in one chassis. Choose the DSP16 if you keep your own source; choose the P5 if you want the player and processor unified.
DSD256 is a high-resolution 1-bit format used in SACD and audiophile downloads, and the P5 Ultra plays it natively rather than downconverting to PCM, which preserves the format's low-noise character. The femtosecond clock and dual ES9038Pro DACs minimize timing jitter in conversion. Together they are the difference between hearing a high-resolution source as intended and hearing a compromised version.
The Ultra units are made to order at this tier, so stock moves and lead time varies. Tell us which unit and your build and we will confirm the current lead time before you buy. As the Original US Importer, we have the direct factory relationship to source them.
Yes. Audio Intensity is the Original US Importer of Goldhorn. Every Ultra unit carries the full manufacturer warranty handled directly through us, with the configuration and tuning support the tier calls for.
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