USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp
compatible with Windows® and Mac® computers
compatible with iPhone® and iPad®
requires Lightning-to-USB adapter (not included); Apple's Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter recommended for best results
compatible with some Android™ devices
requires a 5-pin USB micro to 4-pin USB A female adapter to connect an Android device
32-bit ESS Sabre™ 9016 digital-to-analog conversion chip with minimum phase filter for detailed, dynamic, and natural-sounding music
high-efficiency microcontroller for extremely low power draw
high-performance ESS headphone amplifier
powered by USB connection — no need for external power supply
asynchronous USB data transfer using Wavelength Audio, ltd.'s Streamlength® protocol for reduced timing jitter and better sound
offers rendering for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files with firmware update
3.5mm stereo minijack provides:
headphone output (minimum recommended headphone impedance 12 ohms and higher)
variable line-level output for driving powered speakers or power amp
fixed line-level output for connecting to a preamp or receiver
64-step, bit-perfect digital volume control (operated via your computer or mobile device)
supported sample rates: PCM up to 96kHz native resolution
(sample rates above 96kHz will play but are down-converted by your computer or mobile device's playback software)
incoming sample rate LED indicator for 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz sampling rates
input bit depth: 16 bits, 24 bits
output voltage: 2.1 Vrms
durable metal construction with red hardshell finish
no cables included
supported operating systems:
Windows® 7, 8.1, and 10
Apple OS X® (version 10.6.8 or later)
Apple iOS® (5 and newer)
Android™ Lollipop OS (and some devices running KitKat OS)
3/4"W x 1/2"H x 2-3/8"D
