Ultrasone NAOS Digital-to-Analog Converter and Headphones Amplifier for Smartphones, Tablets, Computers

SKU: ULNAOS

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Ultrasone NAOS Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Smartphone (iOS, Android), Tablet, Notebook / Computer (Mac OS, Windows)

  • Audio Input

    Micro USB

  • Headphone Output

    3.5mm Stereo TRS

  • Frequency Response

    10 Hz - 30 kHz

  • Drive Ability

    16 - 300 ohms

  • Sample Rate (USB decoding)

    Max 192 kHz / 24 bit

  • Output Power

    1:> 90 mW (16 ohms / 3.3 V input voltage)
    2:> 200 mW (16 ohms / 5 V input voltage)
    3:> 40 mW (32 ohms / 3.3 V input voltage)
    4:> 100 mW (32 ohms / 5 V input voltage)

  • THD + N

    <0.01% (1 kHz)

  • Output Impedance

    0.73 ohms

  • SNR

    110dB (3.3 V input voltage)

  • Status LED

    Green

  • Max. Output Voltage

    2.6 Vp-p

  • Max. Output Current

    52.7mA (16 ohms / 1kHz)

  • DAC Chip

    AKM AK4432

  • Dimensions

    46 x 18 x 6mm (1.81 x 0.71 x 0.24")

  • Weight

    6g (0.21 oz)

  • UPC Code

    4043941993006

About Ultrasone NAOS

Ultra-compact converter for on the go
ULTRASONE brings with NAOS high-quality conversion and amplification that reach for the stars in an exceptionally compact format.

Make Mobile Better
Have you ever been irritated that listening to your favorite music on your smartphone did not give you the sound quality you would have wanted? Then the NAOS should be on your wish list, because this puts an end to this annoyance. Conversion and amplification of the headphone signal are then no longer done by the often very cheap components of the smartphone or tablet, but by the high-quality electronics of the NAOS. In conjunction with the award-winning hi-fi headphones from our company, the excellent sound that you expect on the move is also created for you on the go.

So compact is good sound
The dimensions of NAOS are extraordinary: 46 millimeters long, 18 millimeters wide and 6 millimeters deep - that's smaller than a matchbox! With its weight of just 6 grams, the NAOS is hardly noticeable. In terms of sound, he makes himself clearly noticeable, because he combines a high-quality digital-to-analog converter with a headphone amplifier of the highest quality and makes music consumption on the go particularly enjoyable.

High-res in your Pocket
The DAC in NAOS enables the conversion of source material up to a resolution of 192 kHz and a word width of 24 bits. So not only MP3 files or uncompressed CD-quality audio can benefit from the precise conversion of the NAOS, but also high-resolution streaming services sound in all their glory. The enjoyment of studio quality music from mobile devices is lossless with the NAOS.

Powerful Amplification
After the converter, the now analog signal goes through a powerful amplifier, which is optimized for operation with a variety of headphones. Whether a circumaural hifi full-size model or small in-ear earphones, NAOS provides an optimal signal on the 3.5 mm jack output. A headphone amplifier with the weight of a credit card! Of course, NAOS can also be used with active speakers or in front of a power amplifier to use the high-quality converted signal as a source for a speaker playback.

Connected to Everything
Apart from the sound quality of its components, NAOS also impresses with its comprehensive connectivity. Whether mobile or stationary, NAOS works with smartphones, tablets, notebooks or desktop computers. He also brings connection cables for Micro-USB, USB-C, Lightning and USB-A. Not only does the connection use NAOS for data transmission, the compact DAC also receives its supply voltage via one cable, so that an additional power supply is not necessary. NAOS works with iOS, Mac OS, Android (USB OTG functionality) and Windows (driver installation). No matter which device - the NAOS always fits. Before creating a comparison list, be sure to check out the exceptional technical specifications of our DAC converter.

Protected Transport
The NAOS and the associated connection cables for Micro-USB, USB-A, USB-C and Lightning come together in a noble travel case. So nothing can be lost and both the converter and the accessories are always available.

What's in the box:

  • Ultrasone NAOS Digital-to-Analog Converter and Headphones Amplifier
  • Micro-USB Adapter Cable
  • USB Type-A Adapter Cable
  • USB Type-C Adapter Cable
  • Lightning Adapter Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Ultrasone 2 Year Limited Warranty