Centrance HIFI-M8 Portable DAC Amp for USB and iDevices, 4-Pin XLR, 1/4" TRS, 1/8" TRS Outputs,

Freedom
HiFi-M8 redefines the portable DAC/Amp. This innovative, category-defining product sets a standard others will be judged by. They have done that before with their award-winning MicPort Pro and DACport. They did it again with HiFi-M8. A unique combination of sound quality, output power and battery life, HiFi-M8 sets you free to explore your world, audiophile sound in the pocket. HiFi-M8 (pronounced "Mate") creates a perfect listening experience anywhere you are-at work, on a train or in the gym; helping you through the workday or soothing you at home.

Fidelity
HiFi-M8 is a USB DAC and an audiophile sound card for your iPhone, iPad and iPod. It extracts digital audio from computers and Apple's portable devices and converts it to analog, for purest sound reproduction. HiFi-M8 is also a powerful headphone amplifier with balanced outputs. Gone are the days when you needed to carry a separate DAC, Amp and a battery. HiFi-M8 has all components built-in and carefully matched to preserve sonic fidelity. HiFi-M8 enables audiophile on-the-go listening by combining 24-bit/192kHz audio quality, over 6 hours of battery life, balanced headphone output and multiple sonic shaping features within a single, integrated, portable device.

Flexibility
HiFi-M8 is a highly flexible product with two input options (M8 and M8 LX). If you don't use an iPhone, pick the LX, which replaces iDevice input with an optical TOSLINK (SPDIF) input - perfect for people who use a DAP, such as AK-100. The four output options (4XL, RSA, CMB, PRO) offer a broad selection of jacks, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of headphones. Two input options by four output options makes eight different models! That's flexibility. Centrance got on the cover of Stereophile with their award-winning DACport and DACmini products.

• Support for Balanced AND Unbalanced headphones: IEMs and over-head
• Compatibility with iPhone/iPad/iPod, Android, Mac and PC
• Three levels of output impedance, for best headphone linearity
• Three levels of headphone gain, for fine-tuning the loudness
• Three levels of bass sonic shaping, for a subtle boost in the low end
• Three levels of treble sonic shaping, for a subtle boost in the highs
• Choice of portable or desktop operation (battery or wall-powered)
• Ability to charge the phone/tablet off the power adapter while playing

Built tough
Lightweight and durable, the extruded aluminum body is styled to please. The curves are smooth on the hand and easy on the eye. Super looks and scratch resistance are given by the laser-engraved anodized finish.

Portable
HiFi-M8 packs a powerful Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery for the highest amount of power density. That means longer play time between charges. Battery status is conveniently displayed on an LED bargraph.

Versatile
HiFi-M8 is a portable DAC/Amp with iPhone/iPad/iPod and USB inputs. This device does it all! Use your HiFi-M8 with your computer at work and with your iPhone on the way home.

Audiophile
HiFi-M8 supports most headphones on the market. High output level means you never run out of loudness. The built-in gain, impedance and tone-shaping switches allow for dialing the sound just right.

Dual Core
HiFi-M8 uses a dual-core XMOS microprocessor to achieve the dual functionality of a USB DAC and an iPhone Dock. HiFi-M8 runs custom Centrance code, supporting 24-bit/192kHz, asynchronous USB audio.

Driver Support
HiFi-M8 supports up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution with Macs and PCs. With Macs, no drivers are required. For Windows, Centrance offers a free download of its world-renowned Unversal Driver.

Worldwide Use
HiFi-M8 is designed for real-world use. The bundled power supply works around the globe and charges both HiFi-M8 and the attached Apple device. HiFi-M8 can also be charged from a car or a boat.

Windows Users
Windows users go here for lates drivers: http://centrance.com/downloads/ud/ - Mac it is plug & play. Android users refer to manufucaturers site for additional information.