Centrance DACport HD Portable DAC/AMP with DSD

SKU: CEDACPORT

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Centrance DACport HD Specifications

Analog
  • Frequency Response

    20Hz 40kHz +/-0.2dB

  • Dynamic Range

    112 dB, re +14.5dBu, max gain

  • THD+N

    0.002% (FS, 1kHz)

  • Noise Floor

    7 microV RMS (A-weight), max gain

  • Audio Output

    Stereo 3.5mm (1/8") jack, headphone or line output

  • Output Impedance

    1 Ohm

  • Amplifier Type

    Direct Class-A, no caps in the signal path

  • Max Level

    4.1 V rms / +14.5 dBu

  • Output Power

    775mW (total), drives 600 Ohm headphones

  • Supported Headphones

    16 600 Ohm

Digital

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  • Max Resolution

    32-bit (also supports 16-bit and 24-bit)

  • Max Sample Rate

    384 kHz, DSD (also supports 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.2 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.4 kHz)

  • USB Input

    USB 2.0, asynchronous, fully compatible with USB 3.1

  • Clock

    Two custom, mil-spec clocks, 10 ppm precision, 1 ps jitter

  • Compatibility

    Plug and play with MacOS, Linux, Windows (10 and up). ASIO Driver is available (Windows 7 and up)

General

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  • Power Supply

    USB bus (no external power supply needed)

  • Tablets and Smartphones

    Due to high output power, a power bank or hub may be required

  • Headphone Amp

    AmpExtreme technology with bipolar power supply

  • Required cable

    USB "micro B" cable, must be "Data cable". Charging-only cable will not work.

  • Gain Switch

    20dB range

  • Analog Supplies

    Triple-filtered +/-9 V dual analog power supply rails

  • Digital Supplies

    Five independent, high-efficiency, switch-mode power supplies

  • Chassis Material

    Aircraft-grade aluminum, hard-anodized for scratch resistance, black, laser-engraved

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    3 x 1.1 x 0.4" (7.6 x 2.9 x 0.4cm)

  • Weight

    2.5 oz (72g)

About Centrance DACport HD

Rediscover your music collection with this award-winning USB DAC from CEntrance. DACport HD will deliver true 32-bit/384kHz HD audio, as well as DSD, in full resolution! DACport HD offers plenty of volume so you can listen on your favorite headphones including Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and Audeze, and other over-the-head headphone models that other DAC/Amps cannot drive sufficiently loud. DACport HD can!

With DACport HD we re-imagined the much-revered DAC/Amp that started the portable audio revolution and is still featured on Stereophile's recommended audio equipment list. That was the original DACport Classic. Now, DACport HD gives you an ultra low-noise, portable Class-A headphone amp, 0.002% THD, asynchronous USB, over 40 kHz audio bandwidth, and unmeasureable jitter. Works with Mac, PC, and Linux. Windows driver available.

Power to The Headphones
Building on the legacy of the original DACport, Stereofile's recommended component for many years running, the new version gets smaller and offers modern technology, improved sound quality, and more power. DACport HD is a reference-quality portable listening device that is amazingly revealing. The sound quality is so awesome, you will hear detail in your music you never thought was there.

DACport HD features an AK4490 Digital to Analog Converter and a custom Class-A Headphone Amplifier with digital volume control. DACport HD delivers full 32-bit / 384 kHz resolution as well as DSD playback, so you can enjoy any high-res files in your music collection. But the biggest feature of DACport HD is its high output power. Independently measured at 10x its closest competitor, DACport HD is compatible with most headphones in the World!

Make your audiophile experience portable. Listen to pristine-quality playback anywhere- at a coffee shop, at work, or on a trip-no need to sacrifice sound quality for portability. With plug 'n play operation on Mac and Linux and Windows 10, DACport HD packs a lot of features into the lighter-sized, anodized aluminum chassis, setting new standards in portability, convenience and sound quality.

Centrance DACport HD Features

  • Custom-designed circuitry for clean, truthful reproduction of recorded audio
  • DACport HD does not add any sound coloration - It preserves artist's intention
  • Audiophile-grade AK4490 D/A converter plays HD music with bit-perfect accuracy
  • Custom clocking technology eliminates jitter for listening without fatigue
  • AmpExtreme Technology offers wide soundstage, clarity, detail and volume
  • Ergonomic, side-mounted rotary volume control for single-handed adjustment
  • Digital volume adjustment with perfect tracking keeps L/R channels always in balance
  • No power adapter or batteries needed - uses USB power from your laptop
  • 1/8-inch headphone jack drives the most advanced headphones on the market
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum chassis for scratch protection and durability

Key Features

  • Custom-designed circuitry for clean, truthful reproduction of recorded audio
  • DACport HD does not add any sound coloration - It preserves artist's intention
  • Audiophile-grade AK4490 D/A converter plays HD music with bit-perfect accuracy
  • Custom clocking technology eliminates jitter for listening without fatigue
  • AmpExtreme Technology offers wide soundstage, clarity, detail and volume
  • Ergonomic, side-mounted rotary volume control for single-handed adjustment

What's in the box:

  • DACport HD Portable DAC/AMP with DSD
  • Velvet Carry Pouch
  • Cable for USB Audio
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Centrance 1 Year Limited Warranty