The rounded anodized aluminum case of the D1 reflects traditional Audioengine design and the audio fidelity is typical of Audioengine's commitment to great sound at an affordable price. See and Hear the DifferenceĪudioengine designers, with their attention to audio quality as well as visual aesthetics, have created a feast for both the eyes and ears. Power for the D1 is provided via the USB bus so there is no external power supply to connect. The volume knob is smooth and has a nice heft to it, and the front-located headphone jack was perfect for allowing. The D1 outputs connect to any audio system or powered speakers, such as the Audioengine A5+ or A2. Between Your Ears: Schiit Audio Magni 3+ Headphone Amplifier Review. Setup is easy and no special software is needed, making D1 a true plug-and-play solution. It uses a dark gray finish and looks not too fancy. The high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts. This pocket-sized decoder, Audioengine D1 DAC, still has Audioengines unique sense of sophistication. With it's high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs. Designed for the Computer AudiophileÄ1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits and any sample rate to 192KHz.
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And since it's powered by USB, D1 is also a high-quality portable computer headphone amplifier. The D1 DAC is the perfect way to get great-sounding music not only from your computer but also from your TV, Apple TV, DVD/BluRay player or CD player. The D1 accepts inputs from both USB and optical and has outputs for any audio system or headphones. D1 is the perfect digital interface between your computer and music system and will improve the sound of ALL your music. Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) allows you to bypass your computer's soundcard or headphone output and send audio through USB or optical.