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FiiO KA17: 2x ES9069Q DACs and XMOS XU316 USB interfaceThe FiiO KA17 portable DAC headphone amplifier features two ESS Technology ES9069Q DAC chips based on a 32bit Hyperstream IV architecture, enabling it to achieve a dynamic range of 130dB and a THD+N of -120dB for pure, detailed sound reproduction. Rarely used on devices of this minimum size, FiiO has nevertheless chosen to integrate an XMOS XU316 USB interface. This well-thought-out set of chips enables the KA17 to support high-resolution PCM 32bit, 768kHz, DSD512 and MQA streams.FiiO KA17: an amplifier stage based on THX AAA 78+ technologyAlready used in the M11 Pro and M11 Plus, THX AAA 78+ technology is also present in the KA17. Here, it is coupled with the use of 8 AOPs working in parallel in a 4-channel symmetrical configuration for high output power and detailed sound reproduction quality. Indeed, its output power reaches up to 2x 650mW on its balanced 4.4mm jack output and up to 2x 270mW on its 3.5mm jack output.Desktop mode brings robust powerThe KA17 is equipped with an innovative Desktop Mode and features an external dedicated Type-C power port. When there is sufficient USB power, or the independent power port is connected to a power adapter, the Desktop Mode will be enabled, and it will automatically adjust the DAC, amp power, and headphone amplifier to a high-performance state, fully unleashing the potential and output power of the device.As a flagship model, the KA17 is FIIO‘s first USB dongle to incorporate the THX headphone amp circuit. It adopts a brand-new THX AAA 78+ headphone amplifier architecture with a configuration of 4 channels fully balanced + 8 channels parallel-connected op-amps. This architecture significantly increases the output power. In Desktop Mode, the KA17’s balanced output power can reach up to 650mW + 650mW, approaching that of a desktop amplifier, with stronger dynamics and better control, and more complete sound reproduction.Top configurations, worth being a flagshipThe KA17 adopts two newly released ESS dual-channel flagship DACs, ES9069Q, based on the fourth-generation 32-bit HyperStream architecture. It achieves higher performance and lower power consumption while further reducing digital noise inside the DAC, achieving a remarkable 130dB dynamic range and -120dB THD+N. The performance is outstanding, and the sound background is purer.The KA17 also features the professional-grade XMOS 16-core chip, XU316, rarely used in USB dongles. It offers lower latency, more stable transmission, better compatibility, and supports up to 768kHz/32bit, native DSD512 decoding, and MQA full decoding. Paired with dual audio crystal oscillators, it can accurately adapt to various sources and sampling rates.Comprehensive experience, flagship styleThe KA17 employs a 0.91-inch dot matrix display that can indicate different functions intuitively. Also, coupling with the physical buttons easily allows you to customize various settings such as screen orientation, filters and display sleep timer.In addition, the KA17 is one of the few USB dongles that supports PEQ adjustment. It supports ten customizable frequency bands, allowing users to fine-tune EQ bands, gain level, and bandwidth through FIIO’s independently developed adjustment algorithm and interface, greatly enhancing playability.The compact body houses a multistage HiFi audio architecture comparable to that of a player, with separate digital and analog boards to prevent crosstalk, a 3-stage 10-rail power supply design, and comes standard with a body-matching leatherette case. It also features built-in temperature detection and output DC detection, with 60 and 120 levels of volume adjustment, supporting SPDIF output…
Forged for Masters of Audio.GO bar Kensei is akin to a legendary sword meticulously forged for a Kensei. Embodying the dedication of a master swordsmith, we focused on purity, balance, and refinement to reveal the true essence of your music.Featuring cutting-edge Japanese audio processing technology: K2HD, and improved power supply and clock circuitry, the Kensei represents the pinnacle of our journey of refinement in the GO bar range.Whether you’re commuting, working remotely, or traveling for pleasure, the GO bar Kensei offers a perfectly portable solution to elevate your headphone experience to heavenly heights.Kensei is a Japanese term that translates to “Sword Saint” in English, a title granted to the elite few who elevate the craft and artistry of swordsmanship beyond even that of the finest swordmasters.Revitalise studio recording sound with legendary K2HD.Despite their pristine clarity, digital recordings sometimes seem emotionally flat and lifeless.Engineers at Victor Studio noticed a lack of emotion between their original masters and digital sub-masters, sparking a quest for a solution. They meticulously compared countless finished recordings with the copy recordings by ear, relying on their instinctive feel and human expertise. Their solution: K2 Technology.The K2 Technology process revives rich, natural harmonics into digital sound, adding an organic quality unlike any other. K2 Technology processing revitalises the studio recording sound, infusing it with life once again.“The K2 parameter values provided by iFi this time are completely new K2 parameter values that have never been used before and were selected by JVCKENWOOD and passed a listening test by studio engineers at Victor Studios. While previous K2 parameter values were set with consideration of correcting the sound quality of the product itself, the K2 parameter values provided this time for iFi are purely the settings for the best K2 effect. In this sense, it can be said that the K2 parameter values allow you to hear the original ideal “K2 sound.” commented, JVCKENWOOD.Tailored. Sweet Sound.Listen the way you like with four bespoke digital filters and two analogue processing modes, each tailored to enhance your enjoyment across different music genres.Bit-Perfect: Delivers natural tones, ideal for all genres.GTO: Enhances sound details and density, particularly suited for Vocal tracks.Minimum Phase: Produces a warmer sound, blending characteristics of Bit-Perfect and Standard, perfect for Soul and Jazz.Standard: Offers a tighter sound with controlled highs, perfect for Pop music and Movie OST.Experience chest-thumping bass with XBass+ and immerse yourself in a spacious sound field with XSpace.Advanced chip. Accurate clock.The DAC section of the GO bar Kensei uses a powerful 16-core XMOS micro controller to process the audio data received at the USB input. Our in-house team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset.A customised digital filter minimises pre-echoes and ringing artefacts. Our GMT (Global Master Timing) precision clock system ensures ultra-low jitter.Supports higher-than-streaming audio formats:PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz Native DSD playback up to DSD2562x DXDFull MQA decodingCompact and Powerful.The GO Bar Kensei is crafted with Japanese stainless steel for maximum rigidity.With its compact dimensions of 65 x 22 x 13.2 mm, it matches the size of a USB flash drive. This makes it the perfect travel companion for your mobile, tablet or MacBook Pro, blending into your life for headphone use.Its USB-C connectivity ensures plug-and-play convenience, allowing for hassle-free use.The GO Bar Kensei offers a maximum output power of up to 477mW, which is about 10 times more powerful than an iPhone 15*.It incorporates two power tuning technologies: iEMatch for high-sensitivity IEMs, and Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones. This allows it to easily drive a wide range of premium earphones and headphones.*Compared to iPhone’s USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter.Cut the Crosstalk.Connect to the GO bar Kensei via 3.5mm S-Balanced or 4.4mm Balanced headphone outputs.iFi’s exclusive 3.5mm S-Balanced* technology cuts crosstalk and noise by 50% with regular single-ended headphones.
The Diablo 2 is the world’s first portable DAC/Amp with Bluetooth 5.4, it supports aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec for lossless CD-quality streaming without sacrificing audio quality.The predecessor of Diablo 2 pioneered support for xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology, enhancing IEM and headphone performance with several unique benefits:A 15µsec mechanical response, 150 times faster than typical drivers.A 2° flat phase response for precise sound and precise +/- 1° phase matching for enhanced spatial sound accuracy.A speaker diaphragm made of silicon, 95 times stiffer than plastic, reducing speaker break-up and delivering clearer mid-high frequencies.Due to the high voltage requirements of xMEMS, iFi has partnered with them to integrate this technology into the new Diablo 2. It utilises the piezoelectric effect to create paper-thin solid-state speakers by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, exciting an integrated silicon membrane to generate powerful acoustic sound waves for enhanced audio output.Click here to read more about the xMEMS earphones application.“It’s got a NOS fogger system and a T4 Turbo, Dominic.”Struggling with your power-hungry headphones? Press the NOS button, and our Diablo goes into beast mode. The Diablo 2 offers three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones, boasting a 19.2V maximum output.A switch underneath activates iFi’s iEMatch technology. This feature is tailored for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, greatly benefiting your in-ear monitors (IEMs). It removes background noise and increases the usable volume range.The Diablo 2 accommodates a wide range of headphones, from IEMs to power-hungry over-ears. It features a 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket and a 4.4mm balanced output. Additionally, a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter is included for versatile connectivity.Ruling all Bluetooth codec and music formats.The Diablo 2 features the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, supporting the new aptX Lossless codec, which provides a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps. In comparison, aptX Adaptive has a maximum bitrate of 420kbps, while LDACTM offers a higher bitrate of 990kbps.The Diablo 2 used Qualcomm’s new QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, is qualified to Bluetooth 5.4, supported all* Bluetooth formats including: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDACTM, LHDC/HWA, AAC and SBC.*As of 10 Nov 2023. Check your device for Bluetooth codec support.**LDAC and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.Dual Core Burr Brown chipset provides Bit-Perfect DSD and PCM support at sample rates up to 768kHz, DSD512, and Full MQA decoding. Even as Spotify is moving towards Lossless, don’t get left behind.Wings of Inferno.The Diablo 2 comes with four wings that you can customise to position it horizontally, like a desktop DAC/amp, or vertically to save space.Additionally, it features twenty-two rails for improved cooling performance, with eight of these rails being compatible with the Diablo wings, enabling desktop stand use.Devil in the details.When examining the Diablo 2’s front panel, you’ll find a new Volume Lock switch next to the volume control, preventing accidental adjustments during transport.At the back panel’s left side, there’s a switch for mode selection and Bluetooth pairing. On the right side, two USB-C ports streamline cable management—one for audio and the other for charging.Sound So Moving. Even the Devil May Cry.Diablo 2 features PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Technology, delivering exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally touching sound, these technologies elevate performance to unparalleled heights, even challenging desktop DAC/amps.PureWave’s full balanced dual-mono circuitry elevates clarity by separating channels and reducing noise. DirectDrive removes the need for coupling capacitors, ensuring purer audio.OptimaLoop employs tailored multiple feedback paths in amplifiers, refining gain control and reducing distortion. The enhanced GMT femto-precision clock with Smart storage cache minimises phase noise for cleaner sound.Diablo 2 is the most formidable DAC/Amp on the planet. Your headphones should be scared.Diablo’s Energy SourcesThe Diablo 2 can be powered by battery or mains.Battery power provides ultra-clean and stable DC current, avoiding mains electricity issues like dips, spikes, and noise inducing RFI/EMI pollution. However, there are sonic downsides due to low output voltage and inconsistent output impedance as batteries discharge.The bundled iPower2 power supply features Active Noise Cancellation II, effectively cancelling out all incoming EMI and RFI noise and making it more than 10 times quieter than most audiophile power supplies.To make less efficient headphones, like planar magnetics, sing, the voltage needs to be stepped up from 3.7V to +/- 15V. We use a step-up converter operating at 1.2MHz – a frequency far beyond audibility and easier to filter than a typical switch-mode supply, ensuring high linearity and ultra-low noise.
COBALT'S PRECEDENT-SETTING PERFORMANCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES: New, more advanced ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound. Microchip's superb PIC32MX274 microprocessor draws less current and increases processing speed by 33%. Improved power-supply filtering that specifically increases immunity to WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise. Includes a form-fitting DragonTail female USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor.All DragonTails use AQ's Carbon-level USB cable. AUDIOQUEST, GORDON RANKIN: A BEAUTIFUL PARTNERSHIP Like all previous DragonFly models, Cobalt uses Gordon Rankin's precedent-setting StreamLength® asynchronous-transfer USB code. Further, in Gordon's monoClock® technology, a single ultra-low-jitter clock generated from the ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip runs the ESS chip functions as well as all microcontroller functions. This superior clock enables DragonFly Cobalt to provide greater resolution and clarity than DACs with multiple clocks. WHY THE "SLOW ROLL...?" Cobalt employs ESS's new flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chip. While the chips used in DragonFlys Black and Red are unbeatable for the price, the minimum-phase slow roll-off filter in the 9038 results in naturally expressive sound that is always emotionally engaging and never fatiguing—a beautiful combination of warmth and detail that we find equally exciting and soothing. KILLING THE NOISE In Cobalt, we've taken what we've learned from our recent research and development in noise dissipation to employ power-supply filtering specifically designed to dramatically reduce the increasingly prevalent noise from WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals. Successfully combating this noise is absolutely crucial to the preservation of the lowest-level musical details, particularly when it comes to high-res audio—and especially when applied to a portable-audio device such as DragonFly. BIT-PERFECT VOLUME CONTROL AND 2.1-VOLT OUTPUT Cobalt features the same ESS Sabre 9601 headphone amp and bit-perfect volume control that give DragonFly Red its unique combination of power and grip over the music. This solution ensures maximum fidelity, thrilling dynamic contrast, and excellent signal-to-noise ratio. The 2.1-volt output makes Cobalt and Red compatible with a wide range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency models. FIRMWARE UPGRADEABLE DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt are firmware upgradeable via our free Desktop Device Manager. In today's fast-paced digital world, longevity in a hi-fi component is increasingly rare—at any price. AudioQuest believes that today's digital devices should evolve as technology itself evolves, thereby delivering musical pleasure for many years to come. Our Desktop Device Manager will also allow you to identify your DragonFly's serial number and software version to ensure that the device is up to date. BEAUTIFUL SOUND IN A SMALLER PACKAGE... AND NOW WITH A TAIL All this goodness is packed into a sleek new case that measures just 2.26" x 0.73" x 0.47" (57.5mm x 18.6mm x 11.9mm), making the latest DragonFly 10% smaller and even a bit more pocket-friendly. Finally, to easily accommodate the increasing number of electronic devices that feature USB-C ports, DragonFly Cobalt comes with AudioQuest's USB-A to USB-C adaptor. THE REST OF THE DRAGONFLY FLEET: DRAGONFLYS BLACK AND RED While the original DragonFly created a new category of portable DAC, its USB power draw made it compatible with computers only. Black and Red answered the call of music lovers everywhere for DragonFlys that could be used with Apple iOS mobile devices and Android smartphones and tablets. These DACs proved for once and for all that convenience and performance need no longer be mutually exclusive. All current-production DragonFly models incorporate 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips. The DAC chips we’ve selected are remarkably powerful and sophisticated, yet we’ve intentionally limited DragonFly’s processing capabilities to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. This makes using DragonFly as simple as it’s always been: All models are fully compatible with PCs without having to download and install new drivers. Most importantly, DragonFly is designed to honor the music you already own and love. Whether you’re listening to Spotify, YouTube, Tidal, Qobuz, ripped CDs, or state-of-the-art high-resolution files, DragonFly will deliver a more emotionally compelling and enjoyable experience. STREAM TIDAL MASTERS EVERYWHERE DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt support Tidal Masters (MQA) playback from iPhones and Android smartphones. MQA's technology folds high-resolution files into smaller files that can be streamed on the go. As MQA Renderers, DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt complete the unfolding process, allowing music lovers to enjoy a wider selection of high-res music. STREAM QOBUZ’S VAST CATALOG OF OUTSTANDING HI-RES MUSIC DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt support Qobuz high-res playback from iPhones, Android smartphones, and MacOS and Windows computers. Qobuz streams and downloads music in bit-perfect FLAC, the most widely used format for mastering and archiving, at resolutions of up to 24-bit/192kHz. With DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt, listeners can enjoy more than 40 million tracks in lossless 16-bit CD resolution and over 2 million hi-res files. NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL SOUND IS RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Whatever music turns you on, wherever you are, an AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC delivers inspiring, dynamic, and beautiful sound to earbuds, headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. With a DragonFly, music appreciation and exploration are limitless: Plug into an Apple or Windows® computer or connect to an iOS® or Android mobile device. Play YouTube or Vimeo videos. Go hunting on Bandcamp or SoundCloud. Explore playlists on Spotify or Pandora. Stream high-res audio from Tidal or Qobuz. No matter the choice of musical pleasure, DragonFly delivers beautiful sound, unraveling the emotional expression and nuance that makes music and movies so enjoyable. Now, more than ever before, naturally beautiful sound is right at your fingertips—however you want it, whenever you want it.
Το DragonFly Black είναι ένας ψηφιακός αναλογικός μετατροπέας USB (DAC) που έχει σχεδιαστεί για να παρέχει καθαρότερο,σαφέστερο, πιο φυσικό ήχο από οποιονδήποτε υπολογιστή, smartphone ή tablet.Ο μοναδικός σχεδιασμός του DragonFly Black επιτρέπει την αναπαραγωγή οποιουδήποτε τύπου αρχείου ανεξάρτητα από την ανάλυση. Το DragonFly Black είναι ικανό να αποκωδικοποιεί δεδομένα 24 bit / 96 kHz. (Για αρχεία με υψηλότερους ρυθμούς δειγματοληψίας, του υπολογιστή ή της κινητής συσκευή σας, σε συνδυασμό με την αναπαραγωγή τουλογισμικού, θα επαναλάβει τα δεδομένα σε συμβατή ανάλυση.Το DragonFly Black χρησιμοποιεί ένα μοναδικό σύστημα ρολογιών που ονομάζεται Hybrid-PLL.Το Υβριδικό-PLL εκτελεί ίσο ή καλύτερο από πολλά διακεκριμένα συστήματα ρολογιών.Το DragonFly Black έχει σχεδιαστεί για να είναι "plug and play" με όλα τα λειτουργικά συστήματα, όπως το Android, η Apple και η Microsoft.
Το DragonFly συνδέεται στη θύρα USB ενός υπολογιστή για να παρακάμψει τα κυκλώματα ήχου του υπολογιστή και να προσφέρει πιο καθαρό,πιο φυσικό ήχο στα ακουστικά, τα ηχεία και τα πλήρη ηχητικά συστήματα. Μικρό, προσιτό, εύκολο στη χρήση και εξαιρετικά αποτελεσματικό. Για μεγαλύτερη συνολική απόδοση, τα νέα μοντέλα DragonFly ενσωματώνουν επίσης βελτιωμένες μάρκες ESS Sabre DAC 32-bit οι οποίες χρησιμοποιούν φιλτράρισμα ελάχιστης φάσης για φυσικό λεπτομερέστερο και πιο αυθεντικό ήχο.Tο DragonFly Red περιλαμβάνει τον τελευταίο ενισχυτή ακουστικών ESS και ένα κομψό ψηφιακό έλεγχο έντασης που βρίσκεται στο τσιπ DAC 9016 - μια εξελιγμένη εφαρμογή που εξασφαλίζει τη μέγιστη πιστότητα, τη δυναμική αντίθεση και τη σχέση σήματος προς θόρυβο.Το πιο σημαντικό, το DragonFly έχει σχεδιαστεί για να τιμήσει τη μουσική που ήδη κατέχετε και αγαπάτε. Είτε ακούτε το Spotify, το YouTube, το Tidal, τα τραγανισμένα CD ή τα υπερσύγχρονα αρχεία υψηλής ανάλυσης, το DragonFly θα σας προσφέρει μια πιο συναρπαστική και ευχάριστη εμπειρία.
Φορητός προενισχυτής (DAC) υψηλής ποιότητας 24bit/192kHz για ακουστικά. Σύνδεση USB με PC/Mac. Ενσωματωμένη τεχνολογία Constant Current Drive η οποία δίνει στα περισσότερα ακουστικά του εμπορίου ομοιόμορφο ηχητικό αποτέλεσμα με πλούσιο συχνοτικό εύρος, Quad Sum DAC τεχνολογία για χαμηλά επίπεδα θορύβου και εξάλειψη της παραμόρφωσης.Μέγιστη έξοδος 225mW στα 30 Ohm. Διαθέτει 2 knobs για την ρύθμιση της έντασης, 3 led για τις ενδείξεις της στάθμης και έξοδο ακουστικών. Ελαφρύ σώμα από αλουμίνιο. Κατασκευασμένο στις ΗΠΑ.
hiFace DAC 384/32 φορητός ασύγχρονος ψηφιοαναλογικός μετατροπέας. Υποστηρίζει ασύγχρονη σύνδεση με τον υπολογιστή και αναπαραγωγή έως 384kHz-32 bits και μπορεί να συνδεθεί απευθείας με ενισχυτή ή ευαίσθητα ακουστικά. Είσοδος: USB. Έξοδος: stereo jack. Output voltage: 2.0Vrms @10kOhms. THD+N: 112dB (@ 1kHz, A-weighted) Συμβατότητα Windows:Direct Sound, Kernel Streaming, WASAPI και ASIO. Συμβατότητα Mac: Integer mode και Direct mode. Συμβατότητα Linux.Χαρακτηριστικά:Connections: Input 1 x USB A type maleOutput 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack socket I/OStandard: Input USB 2.0 Audio Format, Output stereo analogSampling Frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4khZ, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz Resolution 16 up to 32 bitOutput voltage: 2.0Vrms @10kOhmsFrequency response: 5-22kHz (fs=44.1kHz) - 5-150kHz (fs=384kHz)THD+N: 112dB (@ 1kHz, A-weighted)Dimensions:8.8(d) x 1.4(h) x 2(w) Power Supply:5V DC from USB bus Temperature: 0°C to 70°C Weight: 20gr approx.