Antelope Audio AMARI Mastering USB AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier

A high-end audio solution, the AMARI Mastering USB AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier is designed for home audio enthusiasts who demand superior sound quality for their archiving needs. This reference-grade AD/DA converter offers a premium audio experience with its 24-bit 384 kHz conversion and DSD256 support, complemented by an intuitive user interface and Antelope's signature clocking technology.

Setting itself apart from other audiophile converters, AMARI features two headphone outputs with user-selectable output resistance, functioning as a headphone membrane weight compensation system. This feature allows for a more personalized and optimized audio experience.

The AMARI Mastering Converter boasts a 384 kHz, 24-Bit Conversion capability, utilizing the industry-praised Antelope Audio 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management technology. This ensures a smooth, high-quality audio output, free from unwanted noise and distortion.

AMARI's unique Multi DAC Topology sets new standards in D/A converter performance. It employs an innovative 8 x DAC architecture (4 x CS43198 chips per channel), enhancing the stereo image, expanding depth perception, and revealing intricate musical details with its impressive 138 dB dynamic range.

Further enhancing its performance, the headphone outputs and the main A/D converter feature a dual DAC architecture, using one AK5578 chip per channel. This boosts the dynamic range up to 128dB, ensuring a rich and immersive audio experience.

The AMARI Mastering Converter also offers a unique headphone membrane weight compensation system with user-selectable output resistance. Its 17 steps of headphone impedance control, ranging from -4.6 to 85.3 Ohm, allow for optimal compatibility with your preferred headphones, ensuring the best performance by matching their impedance.

The high-fidelity headphone driver chip in AMARI offers a fully differential input per amplifier. This dual-amp design is optimized to eliminate potential temperature drifts and deliver superior differential signal quality.

Finally, the AMARI Mastering Converter allows you to revisit your DSD collection with its 4th generation of Antelope Audio's Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology, supporting up to 384 kHz at 24-bits. This feature ensures that your digital audio files are played back with the highest possible quality, bringing your music collection to life.