Recently is got Tidal HiFi sub, and discovered Roon. I also bought a set of Audioengine A5+'s along the way, and put a Audioengine D1 Dac + headphone amp in between (USB in, RCA out to A5+'s, 3,5mm to headphones). I ended up buying a Philips X2 first, and last year an Audioquest Nightowl Carbon which I really like. I like it so much that I started researching what makes audio sound better. I use headphones 80% of the time and started out with a few Senn IEM's until I bought a B&O Beoplay H2 3 or so years ago. The DAC is powered directly through the USB bus with two stages of regulation to ensure no effects on the audio.I have been listening to AAC files I bought from iTunes for the last few years through iTunes (+iTunes match) on a Macbook Pro and PC and on my iDevices. The headphone amplifier in the D1 is capable of driving a wide range of headphones, satisfying even demanding enthusiasts. The D1 DAC can process up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution for detail and clarity from your digital music. With a high grade DAC circuit from AKM, the Audioengine D1 coverts the digital audio signal with low noise, reproducing the music exactly as intended. The D1 DAC is a simple plug-and-play audio solution. The D1 makes setup easy with no software, app or install drivers needed to get going. Plug in your PC, TV or any other digital audio device to hear great quality music and audio.

The D1 DAC allows inputs for both optical and USB, with analogue RCA outputs to easily connect to any system. With a high quality headphone amplifier, hear all your music in stunning detail with any pair of headphones.

Processing audio up to 24-bit depth rate, the D1 DAC delivers high sound quality with a high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion and a sample rate up to 192 kHz. The Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC allows you to upgrade your PC audio, bypassing the internal components with a USB-B input connection.

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