Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC
[[start tab]] Overview Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) allows you to bypass your computer's soundcard or headphone output and send audio through USB or optical. D1 is the perfect digital interface between your computer and music system and will improve the sound of ALL your music. [[end tab]] [[start tab]] Details Features Desktop or portable digital-to-analog convertor Mac or PC plug-and-play, no drivers to install High-performance headphone amp included USB and optical inputs USB-powered, no separate power supply needed Stream bit-perfect HD audio with low jitter Based on high-performance AK4396 DAC Works With Any computer (Mac or PC) Headphones Apple TV or any product with optical outputs Powered speakers Any audio system with mini-jack or RCA inputs What's in the box (1) D1 DAC(1) USB cable, 2ft (0.6m) (1) Microfiber product bag (1) Setup guide (1) Product line brochure D1 Technical Specifications DAC type Dual Mode USB and Optical (SPDIF) Inputs USB/Optical (SPDIF) Outputs RCA stereo/3.5mm headphone D/A converter AKM4396 Optical receiver CS8416 USB controller TI1020B USB Type 1.1 or above Full-scale output 2.0V RMS (RCA and Headphone) Output impedance 47 ohms RCA, 10 ohms headphone Power source USB 5V Power requirements 200mA USB power filtering 2-stage redundant regulation SNR >110db THD+N <0.002% Crosstalk <-85db Frequency response 10Hz - 25KHz +/- 0.5db Input bit depth up to 24 bits Input data rate up to 192KS/s (optical), 96KS/s (USB) Product dimensions 3.5x4x1" [[end tab]] [[start tab]] Reviews CNET - D1 review "The new D1 is the perfect music "interface" between your computer and speakers or headphones." Everything USB - D1 Review "Portable audio perfection?" AudioStream - D1 Review "I would recommend feeding it anything and everything your music library has to offer." Playback - D1 Review "More Than A DAC, It's a Desktop Audio "Starter Kit"". Affordable Audio - D1 Review "From the solid feel to the smooth edges along with the most important aspect, the sound output, the D1 is another winner from Audioengine." Audioholics - D1 Review "The D1 is one upgrade you're going to be able to immediately hear and appreciate." Connect Reviews - D1 Review "The Audioengine D1 will put you on the road toward becoming more appreciative of your music or any sound coming from your computer." What Hi-Fi - D1 Review "The D1 is happy driving a wide range of headphones." Hardforum - D1 Review "If you are looking for a DAC/AMP solution that is portable , bus powered and sounds phenomenal than this is it." The Gadgeteer - D1 Review "The D1 is an addictive audio upgrade." MacDirectory - D1 / A5+ Review "I have to rate the D1 and A5+ as excellent values, particularly when compared to world-class brands like Bowers & Wilkins and Bang & Olufsen." [[end tab]] [[start tab]] Video [[end tab]]