Input | USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
Formats | DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Line Section |
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Output | Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) |
Zout | <= 200 Ohm (BAL) <= 100 Ohm (SE) |
SNR | < -116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
DNR | > 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (BAL/SE) |
THD+N | < 0.0015% @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
Headphone Section |
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Output Power (@1% THD) | 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) 330mW@32 Ohm; 6.6V@600 Ohm; 16 Ohm – 600 Ohm Headphone6.3mm S-BAL (SE) 230mW@32 Ohm; 3.3V@600 Ohm 16 Ohm – 600 Ohm HeadphoneNote: Using 5v power. If powered from USB, power output may vary. |
Output Impedance | < 1 Ω (BAL/SE) |
THD & N | < 0.005% (125mW @ 32R) |
SNR | > 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE) |
Power consumption | < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included) |
Dimensions | 160(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm 6.3″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″ |
Weight (Gross) | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
Warranty period | 12 months |
Chipset | Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series | |
Inputs | Wireless
Wired |
Bluetooth 5.1 ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec)USB-C up to 24/96kHz |
Headphone Outputs | Balanced UnBAL |
4.4mm 3.5mm |
Power Output | Balanced UnBAL |
245mW @ 32Ω; 5.6V @ 600Ω 165mW @ 32Ω; 2.8V @ 600Ω |
Output Impedance | Balanced UnBAL |
<1Ω <1Ω |
SNR | Balanced UnBAL |
111dBA 106.5dBA |
DNR | 120dB(A) (BAL/UnBAL) | |
THD + N | Balanced UnBAL |
<0.009% (6.5mW/2.0V @ 600Ω)/ <0.03% (100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz – 45kHz (-3dB) | |
Battery | Lithium-polymer 450mAh approx. ~10 hours | |
Power System | Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current and 6.3 volts |
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Dimensions | 55 x 34 x 13 mm 2.2″ x 1.3″ x 0.5” |
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Weight | 26g (0.92 oz) | |
Warranty period | 12 months |
Inputs | Wireless
Wired (digital) Wired (analogue) |
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC Codec)
USB-C Balanced 4.4mm |
Formats | DSD PCM DXD MQA (Decoder)Bluetooth |
DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed 768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz 768/705.6/384/352.8kHz, Double/Single-Speed DXD 384/352.8kHzUp to 96kHz |
DAC | Burr-Brown | |
Battery | USB-C charging. BC1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current | |
Dimensions | 123x75x19 mm 4.8″x3.0″x0.7″ |
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Weight | 215 grams 0.5 Ibs |
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Line Section | ||
Outputs | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
6.7V max. (variable) 3.5V max. (variable) |
Output Impedance | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
≤200Ω ≤100Ω |
Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<110dB(A) @ 0dBFS <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
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Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<0.007% @ 0dBFS <0.015% @ 0dBFS |
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Headphone Section | ||
Outputs | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
4.4mm Pentaconn 3.5mm SE |
Output Power | Balanced
S-Bal (SE) |
>1000mW @ 32Ω >74mW @ 600Ω >6.7V max. @ 600Ω>320mW @ 32Ω >40mW @ 300Ω >3.5V max. @ 600Ω |
Output Impedance | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<1Ω <1Ω |
SNR | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<116dB(A) @ 0dBFS <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
THD+N | <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω) |
Power: | DC 5V |
Input: | Bluetooth 5.0TM with AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA Codec |
Output: | Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R, 4.4 Balanced Lineout |
Frequency Response: | 20Hz – 20kHz <+0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz) |
1Hz – 44khz <+0/-3.0dB (>= 88.2kHz) | |
Output Voltage @ 0dBFS: | 2.05V (+/-0.05V) |
Dynamic Range: | 109dB (A) |
Signal/Noise ratio: | 109dB (A) @ 0dBFS |
THD & N @ 0dBFS: | < 0.0015% 10k Load |
Output Impedance: | < 50Ω |
Power Consumption: | < 2.5W |
Dimensions: | 158 (l) x 100 (w) x 35 (h) mm |
Weight: | 476g (1.05 lbs) |
Digital Inputs | USB 3.0 type ‘A’ (USB2.0 compatible) S-PDIF (3.5mm coaxial/optical) |
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Formats supported | DSD512/256/128/64 Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz) Double/Single-Speed DXD PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz) MQA (Decorder) |
Formats supported | DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
Digital Inputs | USB 3.0 type ’A’ High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0, (32bit/384kHz) |
Headphone Outputs | Balanced 4.4mm Single-Ended S-Balanced 3.5mm |
Power Output | 2.0V/400 mW @ 16 Ohm |
Battery | Lithium-polymer 2200mAh |
Power System | Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current |
Power (max) | <2W idle, 4W max |
Dimensions | 102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm |
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Inputs | 4.4mm Pentacon BAL | 4.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 24 kOhm Zin |
RCA L/R Socket SE | 2.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegOhm Zin | |
3.5mm Jack SE | 1.0V nominal @ 0dBFS, 1 MegOhm Zin | |
Max Output | Balanced | >15.1V/385 mW (@ 600 Ohm) |
>11.0V/1890 mW (@ 64 Ohm) | ||
S-E | >7.6V/196 mW (@ 300 Ohm) | |
>7.2V/1600 mW (@ 32 Ohm) | ||
THD & N | Balanced | < 0.0007% (4V out, 600 Ohm, 1kHz) |
S-E | <0.006% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16 Ohm) |
Power: | DC 5V |
Input: | Bluetooth 5.0TM with AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA Codec |
Output: | Optical/Coaxial, Audio RCA L/R, 4.4 Balanced Lineout |
Frequency Response: | 20Hz – 20kHz <+0/-0.5dB (44.1kHz) |
1Hz – 44khz <+0/-3.0dB (>= 88.2kHz) | |
Output Voltage @ 0dBFS: | 2.05V (+/-0.05V) |
Dynamic Range: | 109dB (A) |
Signal/Noise ratio: | 109dB (A) @ 0dBFS |
THD & N @ 0dBFS: | < 0.0015% 10k Load |
Output Impedance: | < 50Ω |
Power Consumption: | < 2.5W |
Dimensions: | 158 (l) x 100 (w) x 35 (h) mm |
Weight: | 476g (1.05 lbs) |
Tech Spec
Gain Settings | MM | 36dB |
MC High | 48dB | |
MC Low | 60dB | |
MC V-Low | 72dB | |
Max Output Voltage (RMS) | Bal | 100kΩ: ≥19.98V (THD+N <1%) |
600Ω: ≥12.75V (THD+N <1%) | ||
SE | 100kΩ: ≥10.07V (THD+N <1%) | |
600Ω: 7.94V (THD+N <1%) | ||
Output Impedance | BAL | 200Ω |
SE | 100Ω | |
Input Impedance | MM: 47KΩ (100/200pF) | |
MC High: 47kΩ (100/200pF) | ||
MC Low: 1k/400/100Ω | ||
MC V-Low: 1k/400/100Ω | ||
SNR | MM | 91dB(A)/82dB (unweighted 80kHz BW) |
(2V Balanced, 1V Single-Ended) | MC High | 81dB(A)/72dB (unweighted 80kHz BW) |
MC Low | 89.6dB(A)/80dB (unweighted 80kHz BW) | |
MC V-Low | 78.6dB(A)/69dB (unweighted 80kHz BW) | |
Harmonic Distortion | MM | <-91dB/0.0027% |
(2V Balanced, 1V Single-Ended @ 600Ω) | MC High | <-80dB/0.0095% |
MC Low | <-70dB/0.031% | |
MC V-Low | <-73dB/0.022% | |
Channel Separation | >75dB (1kHz all modes) | |
Frequency Response | BAL | 20Hz-80kHz (-3dB) |
SE | 20Hz-20kHz (-0.15dB) | |
Dimensions | (Length x Width x Height) | 158 x 115 x 35mm (6.2” x 4.6” x 1.4”) |
Net Weight | 456g | |
Power Supply Requirement | DC 5V/0.5A (centre positive) | |
Power Consumption | No Signal ~1.5W; Max Signal ~1.8W | |
Limited Warranty | 12 Months* |
Input | USB Type-C |
Formats | PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) DSD (512/256/128/64) DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz) MQA (Decoder) |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Line Output Section | |
Output Power | |
Balanced 4.4mm | 2V / 6.2V max. (variable); 4.2V fixed |
Single-Ended RCA | 1V / 3.3V max. (variable); 2.1V fixed |
Output Impedance | Balanced 4.4mm ≤200Ω; Single-Ended RCA ≤100Ω |
SNR | ≥ 113dBA @ 0dBFS |
DNR | ≥ 113dBA @ 0dBFS |
THD+N | Balanced 4.4mm <0.0015% @ 0dBFS; Single-Ended RCA <0.003% @ 0dBFS |
Headphone Output Section | |
Max.^ Output Power | |
Balanced 4.4mm | >70mW @ 600Ω; >300mW @ 32Ω |
Single-Ended 6.35mm | >18mW @ 600Ω; >210mW @ 32Ω |
RMS Output Power | |
Balanced 4.4mm | >390mW @ 64Ω |
Single-Ended 6.35mm | >210mW @ 32Ω |
Output impedance | ≤1Ω |
SNR | ≥ 109dBA @ 0dBFS (6.2V 4.4mm / 3.3V 6.35mm) |
DNR | ≥ 109dBA @ 0dBFS (6.2V 4.4mm / 3.3V 6.35mm) |
THD+N | Balanced 4.4mm <0.005% (2V @ 600 Ω); Single-Ended 6.35mm <0.013% (1.27V @ 32Ω) |
General | |
Frequency Response | 5Hz – 90kHz (±3dB) |
Power supply requirement | USB-C or DC 5V/0.5A (centre +ve) |
Power consumption | No Signal ~0.5W; Max Signal ~2.5W |
Dimensions | 158 x 115 x 35mm (6.2” x 4.6” x 1.4”) |
Net weight | 456g (1.0 lbs) |
Limited Warranty | 12 months* |
Input | USB-C | |
Formats Supported | DSD256 / PCM384kHz / Full MQA Decoder | |
DAC | Burr Brown | |
Headphone Outputs | 4.4mm, 3.5mm | |
Power Output | BAL | 400mW @ 32Ω; 6.3V @ 600Ω |
UnBAL | 280mW @ 32Ω; 3.2V @ 600Ω | |
SNR | BAL | <109dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
UnBAL | <103dB(A) @ 0dBFS | |
DNR | BAL | <109dB(A) |
UnBAL | <103dB(A) | |
THD + N | BAL | <0.006X% (360mW/2.0V @ 600Ω) |
UnBAL | <0.01% (100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω) | |
Frequency Response | 20Hz – 45kHz (-3dB) | |
Power Consumption | <2W idle, 4W max | |
Battery | Lithium-polymer 2,200mAh up to 12 hours |
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Power System | Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current | |
Dimensions | 102 x 70 x 14 mm (4.0″ x 2.8″ x 0.6″) | |
Net weight | 135 g |
Inputs: | |
Digital | USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible); S/PDIF (coaxial/optical) |
Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptx, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC) | |
Analogue | UnBAL 3.5mm |
Clock: | External Sync Clock 10MHz, 1Vpp nominal, 75Ω. Sinewave or Squarewave |
Format: | PCM 768kHz; DSD 512 (22.6MHz); MQA Full Decoder |
Line Section | |
Outputs: | |
Balanced XLR | 19.5V max. (variable) 4.4V fixed |
UnBAL RCA | 10.5V max. (variable) 2.2V fixed |
Output Impedance: | XLR ≤100Ω; RCA ≤50Ω |
SNR: | <-120dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
DNR: | >120dB(A) @ -60dBFS |
THD+N: | <0.0015% @ 0dBFS |
Headphone Section | |
Output: | |
Balanced 4.4mm | 3.5V / 19.5V max. (12Ω – 600Ω Headphone) |
UnBAL 6.3mm | 4.5V / 9.50V max. (12Ω – 300Ω Headphone) |
Output Power: | |
Balanced | >19.5V/650 mW (@ 600Ω); >13.3V/5,551 mW (@ 32Ω) |
UnBAL | >10.5V/184 mW (@ 600Ω); >9.5V/2,832 mW (@ 32Ω) |
Output Impedance: | <1Ω |
SNR: | >120dB(A) (3.3V 6.3mm/6.2V 4.4mm) |
DNR: | -120dB(A) |
THD + N: | <0.0015% (125mW @ 32Ω) |
Power supply requirement: | DC 9V/1.5A – 15V/0.9A (centre +ve)* |
Power consumption: | No Signal ~5W; Max Signal ~13.5W |
Dimensions: | 214 x 158 x 41 mm (8.4″ x 6.2″ x 1.6″) |
Net weight: | 916g (2.0 Ibs) |
Digital Inputs | USB 3.0 type ‘A’ (USB2.0 compatible) S-PDIF (3.5mm coaxial/optical) |
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Formats supported | DSD512/256/128/64 Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz) Double/Single-Speed DXD PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz) MQA (Decorder) |
Zen Air Dac
Input voltage DC 5V/2.5A
Input USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible)
Formats 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz PCM
2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DSD
353/384KHz DXD
MQA
DAC Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown
Power consumption No Signal ~0.5W / Max Signal ~2.5W
Dimensions 158 x 117 x 35 mm
6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″
Net weight 315 g
0.969 lbs
Line Section
Output 1V / 3.3V max.
Output Impedance ≤50Ω
SNR <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS
DNR >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS
THD+N <0.04% @ 0dBFS
Headphone Section
Output 1V / 3.3V max. (variable)
Output Power >280mW @ 32Ω ; >36mW @ 300Ω
Output Impedance <1Ω
THD+N <0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω)
SNR >113dBA (3.3V)
Zen Air Can
Power supply requirement DC 5V/2.5A (centre +ve)
Max Output >6.7V/75 mW(@ 600Ω) >6.5V/660 mW(@ 64Ω) >6.2V/1200 mW(@ 32Ω)
THD & N 0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16Ω)
SNR >114dBA (@ 6.7V)
Max. Input RCA
3.5mm 3.8V RMS
1.92V RMS
Gain 0dB
9dB
18dB
Frequency Response 10Hz -100kHz (-3dB)
Power Consumption No Signal ~5W
Max Signal ~13W
Dimensions 158 x 117 x 35 mm
6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″
Net weight 352g
0.78 lbs
Digital Input | USB-C |
Formats | DSD 256 /11.3MHz DXD 384kHz PCM 384kHz MQA |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by ESS |
Line Section | |
Output | 2V max. |
Output Impedance | <100Ω |
SNR | ≥119dBA |
DNR | ≥115dB @ 0dBFS |
THD+N | ≤0.03% @ 0dBFS |
Headphone Section | |
Output | ≥2.6V / 3.5V max. at 32Ω/300Ω |
Output Power | ≥211mW @ 32Ω; 39mW @ 300Ω |
Output Impedance | <1Ω |
SNR | ≥113dBA |
DNR | ≥110dB @ 0dBFS |
THD+N | ≤0.02% (1.27V @ 16Ω) |
Channel separation | ≥80dB (1kHz/600Ω) |
Frequency Response | 10-80kHz(-0.5dB) |
Power supply requirement | USB-C 5V/0.5A |
Power consumption | No Signal ~0.8W Max Signal ~1.5W |
Dimensions | 88 x 81 x 26 mm (3.5″ x 2.8″ x 1.0″) |
Net Weight | 92 g (0.2 Ibs) |
Inputs | Wi-Fi Ethernet (M12 X-code 8-pin/RJ45/Optical) USB-A and USB-C (front panel) (USB DISK, HDD etc.) |
Formats | DSD: up to 512 / 22.6MHz PCM: up to 768kHz MQA: Full Decoder |
Analogue output | Balanced 4.4mm 4V RMS / UnBAL RCA 2V RMS |
Digital output | USB-C (front panel) USB3.0 Type-A Socket x2 (USB2.0 compatible) S/PDIF Optical (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit) S/PDIF Coaxial (PCM up to 192kHz, 24-bit) AES/EBU (XLR – single link, PCM up to 192kHz) I2S via HDMI connector Pinout: 1) Data – 2) Gnd 3) Data + 4) Bck + 5) Gnd 6) Bck 7) Wck – 8) Gnd 9) Wck + 10) Mck + 11) Gnd 12) Mck 13,14,15,16) DSD Enable; L=PCM, H=DSD 17) Gnd 18) 5V Power Enable Output; L=O, H=On 19) N/C 20,21,22,23) GND |
Output Impedance | Balanced: ≤74Ω UnBAL: ≤37Ω |
SNR | <-106dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL) |
THD + N | <0.0025% @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL) |
Power supply requirement | DC 9V/2.0A, 12V/1.8A, 15V/1.2A* (centre pin +) |
Power consumption | <0.5W idle, 14W max. |
Dimensions | 214 x 151 x 41 mm (8.4″ x 5.9″ x 1.6″) |
Net weight | 1.0 kg (2.26 Ibs) |
Limited Warranty | 12 months** |
*A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current **12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws. ***Specifations are subject to change without notice. |
Power supply requirement | DC 5V/2.5A (centre +ve) | |
Max Output | >6.7V/75 mW(@ 600Ω) >6.5V/660 mW(@ 64Ω) >6.2V/1200 mW(@ 32Ω) | |
THD & N | 0.005% (@ 100 mW/1.27V 16Ω) | |
SNR | >114dBA (@ 6.7V) | |
Max. Input | RCA 3.5mm |
3.8V RMS 1.92V RMS |
Gain | 0dB 9dB 18dB |
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Frequency Response | 10Hz -100kHz (-3dB) | |
Power Consumption | No Signal ~5W Max Signal ~13W |
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Dimensions | 158 x 117 x 35 mm 6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″ |
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Net weight | 352g 0.78 lbs |
Input voltage | DC 5V/2.5A |
Input | USB2.0 B Socket |
Formats | 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz PCM 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.2/11.2/12.4MHz DSD 353/384KHz DXD MQA |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Power consumption | No Signal ~0.5W / Max Signal ~2.5W |
Dimensions | 158 x 117 x 35 mm 6.2″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″ |
Net weight | 315 g 0.694 lbs |
Line Section | |
Output | 1V / 3.3V max. |
Output Impedance | ≤50Ω |
SNR | <-113dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
DNR | >113dB(A) @ -60dBFS |
THD+N | <0.04% @ 0dBFS |
Headphone Section | |
Output | 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) |
Output Power | >230mW @ 32Ω ; >36mW @ 300Ω |
Output Impedance | <1Ω |
THD+N | <0.04% (100mW @ 16Ω) |
SNR | >113dBA (3.3V) |
Input | USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
Formats | DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
DAC | Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
Line Section |
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Output | Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) |
Zout | <= 200 Ohm (BAL) <= 100 Ohm (SE) |
SNR | < -116dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
DNR | > 116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (BAL/SE) |
THD+N | < 0.0015% @ 0dBFS (BAL/SE) |
Headphone Section |
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Output Power (@1% THD) | 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) 330mW@32 Ohm; 6.6V@600 Ohm; 16 Ohm – 600 Ohm Headphone6.3mm S-BAL (SE) 230mW@32 Ohm; 3.3V@600 Ohm 16 Ohm – 600 Ohm HeadphoneNote: Using 5v power. If powered from USB, power output may vary. |
Output Impedance | < 1 Ω (BAL/SE) |
THD & N | < 0.005% (125mW @ 32R) |
SNR | > 113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE) |
Power consumption | < 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included) |
Dimensions | 160(w) x 117(d) x 35(h) mm 6.3″ x 4.6″ x 1.4″ |
Weight (Gross) | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
Warranty period | 12 months |