From iFi Audio

Smartly dressed in petrol blue with a touch of copper, the go-anywhere hip-dac is designed to slip discretely into a pocket and offers an extensive hi-res specification that belies its eminently affordable $149 price tag.

The hip-dac replaces the inferior DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor) and amp circuitry in smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs to vastly improve headphone sound.

Its design and performance set it apart from other DAC/headphone amps in its class.­ Connect your playback device via USB, plug in your favorite corded headphones or in-ear monitors and the hip-dac delivers a sound brimming with bold dynamism and fluid refinement, effortlessly engaging the listener with all manner of music.

In the home, in the office, on a train or plane – the hip-dac is the music lover’s inseparable friend.

• Enjoy mind-blowing music at your fingertips quickly and easily with the user-friendly, compact hip-dac.
• Connect the hip-dac via USB between your smart device, laptop and corded headphones while out and about.
• Hook it up to your PC or Mac at home or in the office.
• The hip-dac delivers hi-res, ‘bit perfect’ PCM and DXD up to 384kHz and up to DSD256 DSD256 as well as MQA.
• Make the most of your balanced headphones wherever you are with the hip-dac’s 4.4mm sockets.
• Reap the benefits of balanced even with normal headphones as the 3.5mm single-ended socket uses our unique S-Balanced technology to cut crosstalk and distortion in half.
• The analogue output stage of the hip-dac is a balanced (differential) design which means less interference and crosstalk.
• Tailor the sound of the hip-dac to your playback priorities with additional, exclusive iFi firmware.
• Benefit from PowerMatch – switchable gain – to cater for headphone sensitivity.
• Turn on XBass to add missing bass to open backed headphones or IEMs

Formats supported:

• DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD
• DXD(384/352.8kHz),
• PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz)
• MQA

Digital Inputs:

• USB 3.0 type ’A’
• High-Speed Asynchronous USB 2.0, (32bit/384kHz)

Headphone Outputs:

• Balanced 4.4mm
• Single-Ended S-Balanced 3.5mm

Power Output: 2.0V/400 mW @ 16 Ohm

Battery: Lithium-polymer 2200mAh

Power System: Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current

Power (max): <2W idle, 4W max

Dimensions: 102(l) x 70(w) x 14(h) mm Weight: 125g (0.28 lbs)

• iFi hip-dac
• Male USB A to Female USB A Cable (PC to hip-dac)
• OTG USB-C Cable
• Male USB A to USB C Charging Cable
• Manual Card
• Warranty Card
• Silicone Pads x 4

TechHive

“The iFi hip-dac offers a superb alternative to the built-in DAC/amp found in any common digital-audio source device. Its sound is super clean, open, and liquid smooth, and it’s compatible with a wide variety of digital-audio formats “

Headphonics

“The hip-dac is a small hip flask device full of technology that is also used on their more expensive units. It has great sound quality with flexibility and usefulness for days and the features list is long and does it all without a hitch.”

Headphone Dungeon

“The hip-dac is a thing to behold at $150. With a portable form factor, a sturdy build, a very smooth sound, and the ability to power all but the highest-impedance of headphones, it’s my pleasure to highly recommend the hip-dac.”

• Frequency Response : 8Hz-55kHz
• Impedance : 25Ω
• Sensitivity : 103dB
• Weight : 399g

• HIFIMAN Ananda 
• Detachable 3.5mm Headphone Cable
• 1/4" Adapter

Hear.Reviews

"The Ananda has been an instant hit for me.  A beautifully balanced headphone sonically, with a depth of bass extension which is highly addictive and subtly different to my experience with dynamics."

PC Magazine

" Their planar magnetic drivers and open design provide a superb sense of space and detail throughout the frequency range. In my testing, it felt like I was hearing some tracks I've listened to for years for the very first time. Simply put, the headphones sound astonishingly good, and join an elite five-star club—and obviously earn our Editors' choice award, as well."

Headfonia

"The Ananda is an incredibly nice headphone with an excellent price-quality ratio and it’s certainly one of the headphones you should listen to if you’re on the market for a set in the $1K price range."

Planar Magnetic Drivers

• Open-back, circumaural headphones with large planar magnetic drivers, can be powered from a wide range of audio sources
• Wide frequency response: 6 Hz to 75 kHz
• Fast transient response
• Detailed and natural sonic signature

Ultra-fine Diaphragm

• Made of proprietary, light and high-tensile material
• Low-mass and ultra-fine diaphragm delivers low distortion levels and high dynamic response

Hybrid Headband Design

• Ergonomic and comfortable headband is contoured to fit a broad variety of head shapes
• Headband evenly spreads headphones weight over your head
• Unibody yoke attaches the frame to the earcups making a seamless sweeping curve that is both elegant and functional
• Single-piece, metal construction is durable enough to withstand the rigors of modern urban life

Symmetric Earcup Design

• Earcups and gently beveled earpads conform around your ear.
• Weight is evenly distributed to offer a secure grip and a comfortable fit for long listening sessions

Grilles

• Outer grilles provide the diaphragms with a sturdy, protective barrier without coloring the sound
• Glossy, jet-black finish contrasts against the matte black earcups

Cables

• Includes a detachable 4.9' cable with 3.5mm plug
• Crystalline copper wire provides low-resistance signal transmission and high mechanical strength for daily use

Earcup Connection Sockets

• Sturdy physical cable connection via 3.5mm sockets on the left and right earcups
• Large contact surface for enhanced signal transmission

• Frequency Response : 6Hz-75kHz
• Impedance : 37Ω
• Sensitivity : 94dB
• Weight : 372g

• HIFIMAN Sundara
• Detachable Cable with 3.5mm Plug (4.9')

Inner Fidelity

"I think this may be the best HiFiMAN headphone to date. Maybe not in absolute terms, but in terms of being a very well balanced product offering. It looks good; it feels good; it appears to be well built; I think it's priced fairly; and the sound—though a tad cool—is well behaved top to bottom and delivers a coherent musical picture. "

Headfonics

"If names are a thing then the Sundara should have more staying power than the previous numbered generation. There is a palatable step-up in both refinement of sound and build quality on the Sundara over the previous generation that will stand it in good stead."

Soundphile

"The HiFiMAN Sundara are among those headphones one can never grow tired of: their tuning and their technical ability are such that they could be used daily and still surprise the listener. They’re a keeper."

Updated model with more headband extension. In stock, ships immediately.

From HEDD
HEDD is proud to introduce the first full range Air Motion Transformer headphones to audiophiles and recording artists worldwide. The Air Motion Transformer (AMT) is an electrodynamic transducer that allows to move air significantly faster than common voice coil, magnetostatic (planar) or electrostatic systems. Their traditional piston-like movement is overcome by a folded diaphragm that squeezes out air four times faster: A breakthrough for capturing more details in a musical recording.

30 years ago HEDD CEO and Chief Engineer Klaus Heinz designed the first compact and marketable AMT tweeter based on Oskar Heil’s original Air Motion Transformer invention. Since then he has increased its sonic quality in several fundamental revisions. The 2019 version of the AMT can be heard in HEDD´s innovative Series ONE studio monitor line.

Recently Heinz has focused on developing a full range Air Motion Transformer to break new grounds for this superior transducer principle. In order to reproduce the complete audible frequency band (and beyond), the HEDDphone® incorporates VVT® (pat. pending). VVT® introduces a new diaphragm geometry that expands the AMT principle to a linear full range (10Hz–40kHz) headphone transducer. It replaces the fixed geometric structure of conventional AMT drivers as the folds vary both in width and depth.

The HEDDphone® introduces a fourth transducer technology. It brings the enormous dynamic capabilities and the superior sonic resolution of the AMT principle to the world of top-end headphones. HEDDphone® excels where it really matters: in accurate, untamed, and touching music reproduction.

• Concept: open over-ear headphone with Air Motion
  Transformer and VVT® Technology
• Frequency Response: 10Hz–40kHz
• Efficiency: 87dB SPL for 1mW
• Impedance: 42 Ω
• Connector: Mini XLR
• Weight: 718g
• Warranty: 2 years

All models come standard with 6.3mm cable. If you would like a 3.5mm cable instead, please let us know, we can swap that at no charge.

From Meze 

A blend of premium materials, exquisite craftsmanship and detailing that’s unmistakably Meze, Empyrean is one of the most technologically innovative planar magnetic headphones in the world.

“Empyrean was born from passion, curiosity and innovation. As a business, we have allowed ourselves the freedom to experiment and take risks in search of the perfect sound. To generate something truly remarkable, one must dare to explore, and that’s what we did with Empyrean. We pushed and refined industry’ standards and achieved a true game changer for audiophiles.” – Antonio Meze, Lead designer and Founder of Meze Audio

Empyrean is the product of two passionate companies coming together to explore what is possible beyond their individual capabilities. The result is a no-compromise headphone embodying Meze’s daring aesthetic and user-centered design approach and Rinaro’s experience in research and development within the field of planar magnetics. Rinaro, a progressive audio company, has at the heart of its technology an R&D team that has been at the forefront of planar magnetic development since the 1980’s. What originally started as a state-funded initiative with a focus on innovation has now entered into a new chapter of audio progression with the opening of a cutting-edge industrial facility in Ukraine.

Over 30 years of research and development have led to the creation of the first Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver. Meze Audio have collaborated with Rinaro to create a new standard in planar magnetic audio, the resulting technology being one of the lightest and most advanced planar magnetic drivers on the market.

Features:

• Open-back, Circumaural headphones
• Aluminum CNCframe
• Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver
• Carbon fiber headband
• Pressure distribution wing
• Isomagnetic earpads
• Anthropometric earcup shape

• Driver Type - Isodynamic Hybrid Array -Operating Principle Open Back
• Ear Coupling Circumaural
• Frequency response 4 - 110,000 Hz -Impedance 31,6 Ω
• NominalSPL100 dB(1 mW/1kHz) -Maximum SPL>>130dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% - Weight: ~ 430g

• High-strength aluminum suitcase with foam inserts
• 3m OFC cable, ending with 6.3 jack
• Headphone termination: 2x4pin Mini-XLR
• Two sets of earpads included: one real leather, one Alcantara

Inner Fidelity

"Capable of ethereal highs, moody, passionate mids with superb playback of every subtle vocal inflection and nuance and a bassheads delight for getting heavy, the Empyrean offers something few other headphones at any price point can offer: a complete package in a set of over-ear ‘phones that will play it all without fuss, bottom-end goosing or hyperbole. They’re a dish that delivers on what the menu promises."

Headfonics

"It has a tuning that is both masterful in its subtleties to warrant being termed as a “connoisseurs’ choice’ yet pleasingly musical enough for just about anyone to pick it up and simply enjoy it with just about any genre. I honestly cannot fault its performance from a personal ‘vocal loving level’ and from an objective technical level."

Headfonia

"This is a headphone everyone will still be talking about in 20 years. The Empyrean just is incredibly good and it checks all my boxes, and then some. We’re pretty spoiled when it comes to good gear and good headphones, but this is one is extra special."

From DUNU

LUNA is the world's first pure beryllium rolled foil diaphragm flagship dynamic in-ear. As our flagship product, LUNA was tuned to a reference sound signature --- deep and natural imaging, even and smooth from top to bottom, and maximized for extension at both ends. The result is the most supremely detailed, transparent, sumptuous sounding earpiece ever crafted by DUNU. It is our best representative of beryllium’s full sonic potential, and we are absolutely thrilled to have everyone experience LUNA.

We partnered with Hangzhou-based designer and long-time audiophile Moses Xu and his team at Zinc Studio & Audio Salon for the industrial design.

LUNA is a story within itself, reflecting the spirit of the first moon landing 50 years ago, and elevating the manner in which in-ear monitors are perceived.

「玥」is the representative Chinese character for the LUNA, signifies a heavenly, pearlescent gift from the gods. From this luminous, round canvas, Xu worked to elevate every design element for the LUNA, blending them seamlessly with an overarching moon landing theme.

Heavenly Pearl

LUNA’s circular, concave faceplate serves as a physical representation for the changing albedo of the moon across each moon phase, while the asymmetric lip delineates waxing and waning crescentic shapes.

The outer facet of LUNA’s CNC body of custom-formed titanium alloy is sandblasted to reflect subtle specular highlights, just as the craterous central concavity draws in a penumbra of shadow.

The inner facet of the body preserves distinct lines created by the machining process, creating natural contour lines much like a topographic map. Functionally, the concave recess and slanted lip allow LUNA to be inserted and removed comfortably.

Man & Moon

Whereas the body of the LUNA is contoured, the beveled edges of the cable connector interface represent a more technical facet to the moon theme --- an abstract representation of the Apollo spacecraft.

Transitioning from man-made starkness to celestial fluidity, the smooth, domed end cap serves as a point of transition from human engineering to planetary body.

From the side, with cables attached, one can make out the profile of an orbital path taken to the moon. Finally, when turned on its side, custom-made blue silicone tips serve as a reminder of Earth as seen from the Moon.

Titanium Housing

LUNA's housings are precision machined entirely from a custom-modified grade 5 titanium alloy.

Known for its structural integrity, grade 5 titanium alloy, also known as Ti-6Al-4V and TC4, is notable for its prevalent, workhorse-type use in aerospace and other industries where the strength of titanium is its highly important.

But we reformulated this alloy with a custom-modified composition of rare earth metals to minimize the ringing properties of titanium. Doing so allowed DUNU to bring out the natural, ‘colorless’ timbre of its one-of-a-kind driver.

Machined Topography

The inner facet of the housing bodies preserves distinct lines created by the machining process, creating natural contour lines much like a topographic map.

The moon is packed with copious amounts of precious Titanium ore, and these contours delineate a denuded surface landscape that defines LUNA.

Structural Integrity

Every component of LUNA's housings has been carefully considered, to maximize structural rigidity and to minimize cavitary resonances.

Our parts tolerances have been shrunken down to the smallest possible to ensure that its components, like those in a moonfaring spacecraft, are securely sequestered from the environment.

Genuine Beryllium

The acoustic grade rolled foil beryllium at the heart of LUNA's 10 millimeter speaker module is sourced from Materion Corporation (née Brush Wellman Electrofusion), the world's foremost extractor and processor of beryllium metals.

Beryllium is believed to be the ideal speaker material. An extremely high stiffness-to-mass ratio (high Young's modulus, low density) allows beryllium to possess a very high speed of sound at over 12,000 meters per second, around two and a half times faster than other commonly used cone/diaphragm materials like aluminum.

The very low Poisson's ratio of beryllium potentiates its ability to maintain pistonic motion of the driver, even at the edges of a diaphragm, and in turn preserves the imaging properties of the music being reproduced. The very high Debye temperature of beryllium also means the lattice structure of the beryllium metal is retained even at very high frequencies, translating to remarkable treble evenness. All these unique properties of beryllium enable audio designers to gain extra octaves of clean, non-distorting, non-ringing, high-resolution sonic output at both ends of the sonic spectrum.

Suspension and Mounting

A one-of-a-kind diaphragm material begets an one-of-a-kind driver design. The major engineering hurdle DUNU had to overcome during the development of the LUNA was the process of getting the rolled foil beryllium diaphragm to be bonded circumferentially to a very thin polyurethane suspension.

Doing so required formulating bespoke glues, lightweight and thin enough so as not to impact the total weight of the acoustic system, and reliable enough to be glued evenly against a very thin lip and still confer enough durability to sustain the immense mechanical energy delivered during driver excursion.

Absolute Control

To harness and control the motion of the beryllium foil, LUNA's N52 Neodymium magnetic system was custom-ordered to impart much higher magnetic flux across the European-imported CCAW voice coil, especially when compared to conventional magnet systems.

Engineered Reference

To prove our driver design, we carried out high-speed vibrometry of LUNA's pure beryllium foil driver at a third party site.

With fully preserved pistonic motion across the entire driver, it only made sense that LUNA was tuned to a reference sound signature --- deep and natural imaging, even and smooth from top to bottom, and maximized for extension at both ends.

The result is the most supremely detailed, transparent, sumptuous sounding earpiece ever crafted by DUNU, and our best representative of beryllium’s full sonic potential.

• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 Hz - 40 kHz
  
• TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 0.2% at 1 kHz
  
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 16 Ω
  
• SENSITIVITY: 110 dB at 1 kHz
  
• DRIVE MODULE: 10 mm Acoustic-Grade Pure Beryllium Rolled Foil with Polyurethane Suspension
  
• HOUSING MATERIAL: Titanium Alloy, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V, TC4, with modified rare earth metal formulation)
  
• NET WEIGHT: 10.3 g
• CABLE LENGTH: 1.2 m
  
• CABLE MATERIAL: Mixed Strands of Furukawa Electric Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) Copper & DHC Silver, with Silver-Plated OCC Copper Shield Surround
• CABLE CONNECTOR: Patented Catch-Hold® MMCX Connector
  
• PLUG CONNECTOR: Patented DUNU Quick-Switch Modular Plug System

Back in stock! Shipping immediately.

From Chord Electronics 
The 2go streamer/server transforms the abilities of the Hugo 2, adding both Ethernet and wireless streaming, plus 4 TB of microSD card storage to the award-winning DAC/pre/headphone amp

2go is a high-performance streamer/server that transforms the Hugo 2 DAC into a fully featured Wi-Fi- and Ethernet-enabled device with up to 4 TB of solid-state library playback, bringing the proven sound quality benefits of our award-winning Hugo 2 DAC technology to network audio.

2go benefits from 2x 2 TB-rated microSD card slots for digital storage and playback, enabling Hugo 2 as a high-capacity digital music server (using MPD), in addition to its music streaming abilities. Crucially, when using 2go with Hugo 2, (once charged) all forms of digital playback can benefit from battery power alone, negating the need for external power supplies for the ultimate in purist audio.

2go contains highly advanced miniaturized electronic engineering that, in keeping with all our amplifiers and DACs, uses proprietary British technology. Adding 2go to Hugo 2, creates the most sonically advanced compact music streamer available today.

Wireless convenience (2.4GHz Wi-Fi and A2DP Bluetooth) combine with the stability and performance of wired (Gigabit) Ethernet connectivity, the latter offering set-up-free plug and play operation. 2go also benefits from comprehensive audio interfacing and offers Tidal, Qobuz and Internet radio playback with Spotify (and others) earmarked for the future. 2go is also Roon Ready, offers gapless audio and DoP/Bit Perfect support, as well as being fully DLNA-compliant (server/renderer) and AirPlay-ready.

A key feature of 2go is its auto-switching input function: every audio interface is always on, therefore switching between inputs is as easy as hitting ‘play’ on the chosen control point app; 2go convenience-switches between all its inputs automatically, giving a seamless user experience when playing music from different sources or even streaming services.

Compatibility:
In order for 2go to perform as a fully functional streamer, a connection with Hugo 2 (DAC/Preamp/Headphone amp) or 2yu is required.

Power supply:
Internal battery with up-to 8hr playback. Desktop mode activated upon insertion of Micro USB charging cable).

Wireless connectivity:
Long-range 2.4GHz WiFi
Bluetooth 4.1 A2Dp

WiFi modes:
Connect to (allows 2go to connect to an existing 2.4GHz WiFi network) or Hotspot mode (activated within the Gofigure app, which allows 2go to broadcast its own WiFi network with SSID and password in the eventuality that the device cannot connect to a static network).

Wired connectivity:
Gigabit (GbE) ethernet

PCM and DSD Support:
44.1kHz – 768kHZ (16bit – 32bit) | DSD 64 to DSD 256 (via DoP)

File format support:
ACC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG VORBIS, ALAC, WMA, MP3 and more…

Initial setup, configuration, and updates:
Via free Gofigure app available on iOS and Google Play store

Music storage:
2x Onboard Micro SD card slots (up-to 4TB of total storage)

Playback:
Roon (Endpoint), DLNA (server and render), AirPlay, Bluetooth audio (A2DP), Tidal, Qobuz, Internet radio and more coming…

Gapless playback:
Supported

From Burson Audio

Some DAC/Amps claim to give you the front row experience in exchange for less soundstage. Others promise a 3D soundstage in trade for fewer details. The Conductor simply gives you everything in the recording, without sugar-coating, the good and sometimes the ugly. You can locate a tapping foot on the stage while enjoying that lingering vibration of air after a keystroke.

From iBasso

The iBasso DX160 Portable Digital Audio Player is designed to not sacrifice audio quality for portability. Engineered with dual CS43198 DACs, the DX160 is crafted to provide you with clean, high-resolution sound while you're on the move. The DX160 can playback your favorite digital music wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0, or through one of its five outputs. Whether you hook up to DX160 to a pair of headphones or to an audio system, you get the option of a 4.4mm balanced, combo 3.5mm single-ended/line/SPIDIF, and USB output. The DX160 also features support for dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) network access.

The DX160 is powered by an octa-core CPU with 2GB of RAM and runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Apps and music files are stored on 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with an (optional) microSD card. Files can be browsed with the sizable 5" 1080p touchscreen. A built-in 3200mAh battery powers the DX160 for up to 13 hours of playback time, and with Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 2.0 support, you can more quickly recharge for your next adventure.

iBasso is a very famous name in the Chi-fi audio industry, they have class-leading products in almost all the product line-ups in the market. Whether it be Digital Audio Players, USB Type-C DAC/AMP's or In-ear monitors, iBasso have top of the line products in each and every range.

iBasso has released a new version for its widely famous Android DAP, the iBasso DX160 2020 variant. The variant improves on several features from its predecessor.

Improved Buffer

iBasso has upgraded the buffer size, the improved new buffer has a higher slew rate, wider bandwidth, and higher current output. This helps in improving the overall amplification power while maintaining a cleaner sound decoding.

CTIA 3.5mm Port

The brand has changed the previous 3.5mm output port to CTIA 3.5mm port, which is the most commonly used port and enables the users to use Mic and Music control keys on the cables of earphones.

JDI Crisp 1080P Display

iBasso has switched to JDI(Japan Display Inc.) for its screen manufacturing. The new display has same 1080p resolution but it provides better viewing angles and crisp clarity as compared to the 2019 variant.

Dual Cirrus Logic DAC Chips

The iBasso DX160 is equipped with a class-leading setup of dual DAC chips from Cirrus Logics, they are well known for their high performing DAC chips. The DX160 has Two CS43198 chips working flawlessly, decoding the music with amazing clarity and details. The DAC setup is able to decode PCM up to 32-Bit/384kHz or DSD up to DSD256 natively. The sound output through the setup offers great clarity with no background noise or jitter. The sound output has a warm and neutral sound output profile which provides enough power to power most of your headphones with higher power requirements. The player supports MQA decoding, providing you the ability to decode the master quality audio files and enjoy your music, the way it was actually recorded in the first place.

Octa-Core CPU with 2GB RAM

The iBasso DX160 features an octa-core ARM CPU, which is coupled with 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. They collectively provide the user with a lag-free and smooth user experience, even with thousands of songs in your library, the navigation will be silky smooth and crisp. You will never find any delay or lag in the device as it is powered by a very powerful CPU.

Dual Output Ports

Apart from a CTIA 3.5mm port the iBasso DX160 2020 variant also features a balanced 4.4mm port. The device is capable of churning out a power voltage of up to 6.4 Vrms, that will easily power all of your IEM's and earbuds.

Bluetooth 5.0 Support with Hi-Res Codecs support

The iBasso DX160 features bi-directional Bluetooth 5.0 support, which offers a stable and lag-free Bluetooth connection with hi-res codecs supports like the LDAC, AptX and many more. The Bluetooth connectivity is strong and stable, with no signal delays.

3200mAh Battery with Quick Charge Support

The iBasso DX160 is equipped with a 3200mAh battery which provides a continuous music playback for up to 13 hours of music. And even if that is not enough for you the device supports Quick Charge 3.0 and PD2.0 which charges the battery quickly and gives you enough juice to run your music library through an entire day.

Curved Elegant Aluminum Body

The iBasso DX160 has a 3D curved color veneered glass back cover and a precise machined curved aluminum body, the player looks simple, elegant, and beautiful. Available in four different colors, the DX160 looks stunning in each and every color with a golden colored shiny volume wheel.

• Dual Cirrus Logics DAC chips, CS43198
• 5.0" 1080P Fullscreen Display
• Octa-Core ARM CPU with 2GB Ram
• 32GB ROM
• MQA Decoding
• Decoding PCM up to 32-Bit/384kHz and up to DSD256 natively
• Signal to Noise ratio of 130dB
• Bluetooth 5.0 with hi-res LDAC codec support
• Dual-Band Wi-fi Support
• Dual Output Ports, 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4 balanced
• USB DAC mode supported
• Up to 13 hours of battery life with Quick Charge 3.0 support

• One iBasso DX160
• One USB Type-C Charging Cable
• One Protective Case
• One Screen Protector
• Warranty Card
• User Guide

Bloom Audio

"The iBasso DX160 is a smart, capable DAP at a great price point. It couples great sound quality with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that will be familiar to any smartphone user."

Headphonics

" I can wax lyrical about it being the prettiest looking DAP with that lovely 1080P screen being a perfect match for Android Oreo but the real payoff is that reference-like hi-fidelity reference sound and the balanced output black background. It is ridiculously good at $399."

Audiophile On

"For the money, I can’t recommend anything else right now... Its a beautiful looking player and it’s even better sounding. It worked wonderfully with every earphone and headphone I threw at it. "

• Adding a new, faster Quad-Core CPU paired with the Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 Master Hi-Fi level DAC, first used on the SR15
• Native playback support for DSD256
• A new class-leading performance mode for ultra-high quality playback without compromise
• Newly designed circuitry to improve sound quality enhancements
• Addition of Bluetooth LDAC codec to give users more options for higher quality wireless sound
• The essence of Astell&Kern's philosophy that sound quality is never compromised is exemplified in the SR25, which expresses every musical detail and bit-perfect playback as only Astell&Kern can. 
   

Performance Mode for Ultra High Resolution Sound

The SR25 supports native DSD256 and 32bit/384kHz audio for the first time in an Astell&Kern standard product and boasts performance that cannot be compared with other competitors' products.

The SR25, which is smaller than other players, has been developed to achieve stable, ultra-high resolution sound. We have developed a new Performance Mode with the SR25 that automatically optimizes and sets the memory mode in the system according to the data size of the source being played.

As the resolution of the sound source increases, it is necessary to process a large amount of data rapidly. If this part is not optimized, sound breakup may occur. To prevent this, the SR25 uses the new Performance Mode to adjust and optimize the system in order to produce near perfect sound quality when playing back high resolution audio.

Experience ultra-high resolution with the SR25's Performance Mode, which reproduces even the smallest, minute details of the original recording the artist was looking for, without compromise.

Perfect Circuit Design for the Highest Sound Quality

Proper playback of DSD256 and 32bit/384kHz digital audio requires a high-performance CPU and fast memory speed, along with an audio path suitable for high-speed signal processing.

Optimizing the length of the audio path is a very important part, as failing to properly do so can create a time delay between the signals resulting in sound abnormalities.

With the SR25, the Astell&Kern team developed a completely different PCB design from the existing SR15 to process the high speed signals where required, resulting in audio path lengths that are the same, allowing for super-high resolution sound without any delay.
Furthermore, newly designed audio patterns and power circuits for distortion-free signal transmission and noise rejection are applied to each channel.

The result is an Ultra Low Noise Filter that allows you experience Astell&Kern's flawless sound, with Zero Noise, on the SR25.

Embark on a Musical Journey That Lasts the Entire Day

If the power supply's stable design and efficiency are not properly taken into consideration, the input/output voltage difference becomes large, and when the output current is large, the output voltage can become unstable. This leads to excessive noise being generated, which can be a major cause of poor sound quality. In addition, poor power efficiency will result in a shorter playback time.

The SR25 set a big challenge for the Astell&Kern engineering team – add the longest playback time of any previous Astell&Kern product, while maintaining the signature Astell&Kern quality sound, and a low-noise floor.
In the SR25, the team not only applied highly efficient components, but they focused on developing circuit optimizations to get the most out of their performance.
The result is up to 21 hours of continuous play time, more than double the previous generation SR15, with no compromise in sound quality.

No need to worry about battery life while on your daily journey, just have fun on your Music Trip with the SR25.

Continuous Playback Time

* Standard - MUSIC: FLAC, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Unbalance, Volume 80, EQ OFF, LCD OFF

No Compromise on Sound, Even When Connected Wirelessly

In addition to 24-bit music playback via aptX^TM HD Bluetooth as in previous Astell&Kern players, the SR25 adds LDAC support to give users more options to listen to high resolution audio wirelessly.

Now you can enjoy Astell&Kern's high-quality sound when paired to Bluetooth earphones, headphones and speakers.

Bluetooth Code Bit-rates Compared (kbps)

Astell&Kern's Exclusive Metalworking Technology

Astell&Kern products are often compared to art sculptures, with colorful faces and angles not found in other products. This precise design work is based on Astell&Kern's long accumulated know-how and highly precise metalworking technology.

In order to produce this unique style Astell&Kern is famous for, 5-axis machining is performed instead of traditional 3-axis machining used in general machining. All metal must be processed at once without interruption.
In addition to 5-axis machining, Astell&Kern has perfected it's crafting of metal through thousands of hours of trial and error. Only after mastering these techniques that Astell&Kern has developed, can the beauty of the metal shine through.

The vibration-free processing machines used by Astell&Kern are the same ones used by expensive Swiss luxury watch manufacturers. This is reflected in the crafting of the volume wheel which is processed precisely like the crown of a luxury watch for the best operating feel.
Astell&Kern products are designed to achieve perfect integration at whatever angle you look at it in your hands.

The Aluminum body on the SR25 provides maximum sound quality, while suppressing noise as much as possible. The use of laser ground extension technology gives you the best sound possible, without interference or distortion.

Astell&Kern combines these small parts to make a big difference in the quality of our products that no other manufacturer can match.

Latest System Optimization for a Better User Experience

The SR25 firmware is based on Android 9.0, which adds a number of behind the scene features and upgrades to provide more stable operation over previous versions of Android OS. The use of Android 9.0 ensures the most popular music streaming apps installed via Open APP will be fully compatible with your Astell&Kern player now and with future app updates.

Astell&Kern customizes Android to provide a fully optimized system and user interface, designed to give users a smooth, fluid musical playback experience.

Using Open APP Service

The Open APP Service enables the user to install specific APK music streaming apps to the device. Copy the desired APK into the Open Service folder of the product and install the relevant App in the Menu-Service of the product.

Using Open APP Service

MQA Technology

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information. Astell&Kern SP1000M includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

From Campfire Audio

Andromeda 2020 is an exciting new chapter for one of our most beloved earphones. Updating an earphone as a beloved as Andromeda is not a task we take lightly. But give it a listen, and you’ll be glad we did.

Our new Solid-Body design, first explored in our custom fit products, is now enhancing our new Universal Fit line. This approach brings a new level of control to our acoustic design. You’ll enjoy a refined musical presentation, with clarity and resolution that can’t be missed.

Solid-Body Interior Delivers Sonic Improvements

While looking very much like previous versions of Andromeda, maintaining its classic angular silhouette and emerald-green finish, Andromeda 2020 is very different on the inside.

A single printed body now houses all of Andromeda 2020’s internal components. The interior and exterior spaces and the relationships between them are precisely sculpted to improved sonic performance. And the bonus of having the engineering doing the heavy lifting is fewer moving parts, and fewer moving parts mean reliable reference performance for the life of the earphone.

Classic look + New Spout

A new spout design keeps its distinctive short collar, but adds our signature grill pattern to keep your earphone debris free. Zirconium blasted aluminum shells are finished in our classic emerald green anodizing; specially made for Andromeda.

Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Material

Our exciting new premium cork protective zipper case is an environmentally friendly update. Sustainably harvested Cork surrounds a substantial and protective rubber barrier that ensures that your earphones will remain safe while in transit. The interior is a thick faux wool lining that preserves the anodized finish of your earphones. Each case is made in Portugal by a small team of skilled craftspeople that share our commitment to quality.

The Cork used for the cases is the outer bark of the Cork Oak Tree (Cork Suberus L), and its extraction is harmless to the tree. The harvest occurs every nine years during the expectable lifetime of the tree (around 150 years). Harvesting the Cork of the tree is fundamental for the sustainability of the cork oak forests. A naturally durable material that feels good to hold in your hand.

Exclusive Campfire Audio Technology

• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.)™
  Our tuned acoustic expansion chamber technology allows us to deliver extended high frequencies without sibilance or fatigue. We optimize our driver performance by adjusting the volume of space available in front of the driver. This is superior to the typical “Tube+Dampener” system because it provides a direct passage from the driver to your ear, which results in unsurpassed clarity and extension.
  
  
• Solid Body Design – Patent Pending from Campfire Audio
  Our new solid body design provides optimized acoustic performance by incorporating the tuning chambers of the earphone directly into the final earphone print.
  
  
• 3D Optimized Acoustic Construction
  Close attention to detail is critical to delivering you the superior musical experience from our earphones. Andromeda 2020 features an acoustically optimized interior model that allows each driver to deliver the very best sound quality. When heard together, the drivers offer a seamless musical experience as a result of this process.

• 10Hz–28 kHz Frequency Response
• 112.8 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity
  
• 12.8 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
• Anodized Emerald Green Body
• Dual High Frequency Balanced Armature Drivers + T.A.E.C.
• Single Mid Frequency Balanced Armature Driver
• Dual Low Frequency Balanced Armature Drivers
• Custom Beryllium / Copper MMCX Connections
• Machined Aluminum Shell
• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber™ (T.A.E.C.)
• Stainless Steel Spout

• Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 earphones
• Campfire Audio Sustainable Cork Earphone Case. Dyed Green. Made in Portugal.
• Campfire Audio Litz Cable – Silver Plated Copper Conductors with Berylium Copper MMCX and 3.5mm Stereo Plug
• Final Audio Tips (xs/s/m/l/xl)
• Campfire Audio Marshmallow Tips (s/m/l)
• Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
• Campfire Audio Lapel Pin
• Cleaning Tool
• User Manual

Bloom Audio (First Impressions)

"This is definitely the same Andromeda, but there are some subtle differences, the most notable being improvements in the mid-high range. Vocals feel a bit more open, and the small nuances  – a touch of growl or rasp – are that much clearer."

AV Forums

"Superlative sonic performance across all sample rates and genres"

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From Campfire

Incorporating a ‘Crossover-less’ driver design with our new Solid-Body acoustic design into a Titanium shell makes for an excellent earphone. Ara has a speed and accuracy to its musical delivery that is exceptional. Its sound has just the right touch of warmth and richness to recall the best in classic HiFi. It reminds you why listening to earphones can be so much fun.

Less is Very Much More

Ara is a seven balanced armature design; two high (+T.A.E.C.), one mid, four low. It does not use typical passive electronic components to crossover the drivers. Instead, we shape the driver’s performance by articulating the acoustic properties of our Solid-Body internal chamber design. An approach we first created with during our development of our custom-fit earphones.

At first glance, four bass drivers would suggest a signature with prominent bass. However, the solid sonic grounding of the well-controlled bass drivers provides ample space for the mid and high drivers to shine brightly. Ara is an earphone well suited for the audiophile and reference listener.

Keeping it Real in a Premium Shell

Machined from Grade 2 Titanium billet, Ara’s shell is immediately appealing. Leaving the machined titanium raw lets the natural beauty of the material shine. Over the life of the earphone, owners will enjoy a changing finish that will only get more interesting with time. Rest assured, your earphone drivers are safe in this finely crafted body.

Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Material

Our exciting new premium cork protective zipper case is an environmentally friendly update. Sustainably harvested Cork surrounds a substantial and protective rubber barrier that ensures that your earphones will remain safe while in transit. The interior is a thick faux wool lining that preserves the anodized finish of your earphones. Each case is made in Portugal by a small team of skilled craftspeople that share our commitment to quality.

The Cork used for the cases is the outer bark of the Cork Oak Tree (Cork Suberus L), and its extraction is harmless to the tree. The harvest occurs every nine years during the expectable lifetime of the tree (around 150 years). Harvesting the Cork of the tree is fundamental for the sustainability of the cork oak forests. A naturally durable material that feels good to hold in your hand.

Exclusive Campfire Audio Technology:

• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.)™
  Our tuned acoustic expansion chamber technology allows us to deliver extended high frequencies without sibilance or fatigue. We optimize our driver performance by adjusting the volume of space available in front of the driver. This is superior to the typical “Tube+Dampener” system because it provides a direct passage from the driver to your ear, which results in unsurpassed clarity and extension.
• Solid Body Design – Patent Pending from Campfire Audio
  Our new solid body design provides optimized acoustic performance by incorporating the tuning chambers of the earphone directly into the final earphone print.
• 3D Optimized Acoustic Construction
  Close attention to detail is critical to delivering you the superior musical experience from our earphones. Andromeda 2020 features an acoustically optimized interior model that allows each driver to deliver the very best sound quality. When heard together, the drivers offer a seamless musical experience as a result of this process.

• 10Hz–28 kHz Frequency Response
• 93 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity
• 8.5 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
• Dual High Frequency Balanced Armature Drivers + T.A.E.C.
• Single Mid Frequency Balanced Armature Driver
• Quad Low Frequency Balanced Armature Drivers
• Beryllium / Copper MMCX Connections
• Machined Aluminum Shell
• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber™ (T.A.E.C.)
• PVD Black Stainless Steel Spout
• Black Screws
  

• Campfire Audio Ara earphones
• Sustainable Cork Blue Dyed Zipper Case. Made in Portugal.
• Campfire Audio Litz Cable – Silver Plated Copper Conductors with Berylium Copper MMCX and 3.5mm Stereo Plug
• Final Audio Tips (xs/s/m/l/xl)
• Campfire Audio Marshmallow Tips (s/m/l)
• Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
• Campfire Audio Lapel Pin
• Cleaning Tool
• User Manual

Bloom Audio

"The Ara sounds absolutely stunning and it has a transparent, revealing character. Combine that with the brilliant soundstage and imaging, and you have IEMs that can make listening to songs you’ve heard a million times into a new transcendent experience."

From Campfire Audio

Re-engineering our critically acclaimed Solaris was no small feat. Maintaining its signature sound, but changing its exterior shape was a substantial challenge. The result of that undertaking is an exciting new earphone that captures that ‘Solaris-Sound’ in a size more people can enjoy.

Explosive musical realism with deft execution. Now 20% smaller.

Holographic presentation. Intimate detail retrieval. Soaring highs, engaging mids and impactful bass. Music sounds like music with lifelike performances, superior layering and unbelievable imaging. The same critically acclaimed sonic character of Solaris and Solaris SE is shared in the Solaris 2020.

Beyond the size reduction of Solaris 2020, it is also the first Solaris to incorporate our Solid-Body acoustic design. This gives us more control of the interplay of the drivers, which results in a cleaner and more refined sound.

Mixing from Our Palate of Audio Technologies, a Sonic Masterpiece Emerged

By incorporating our many individual acoustic technologies into Solaris 2020 we were able to create an exceptional earphone. Solaris is a hybrid design, blending the best of the balanced armature performance with the physicality of dynamic drivers. It features 2 custom balanced armature drivers paired with our T.A.E.C for extended highs, without sibilance or fatigue. A larger single rear-ported balanced armature driver provides rich delivery of mid frequencies. A specially tuned version of our 10mm A.D.L.C. dynamic driver, optimized with our Polarity Tuned Chamber, anchors the sonic performance with deeply engaging mid-frequency tonality and visceral bass response.

Crafted by Hand from Years of Experience

Each pair of Solaris 2020 is hand assembled in our Portland, Oregon workshop. Our team of skilled builders pours their time and attention into each earphone they construct. The attention to detail paid throughout the process ensures your Solaris will be a world-class earphone unlike any other.

Introducing Super Smoky Litz – an Exceptional Earphone Deserves an Exceptional Cable

Our new Super Smoky Litz cable is made from four large conductors of Silver-plated Copper Litz wire. Each conductor is individually comprised of a selected set of particular diameter strands. The Super Smoky Litz cable is the perfect balance of physical gauge and performance.

The cable is terminated with our custom beryllium/copper MMCX connectors and over-molded 3.5mm plug. This cable brings out the best in Solaris.

Exclusive Campfire Audio Technology:

• Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.)™
  Our Polarity Tuned Chamber allows us to optimize the sonic performance of our dynamic drivers. Deploying particular volume cavities, both in front of and behind our dynamic driver, we can pull bigger sounds from smaller drivers. This also gives us the ability, in the case of hybrid designs, to specifically target the driver performance.
• Polarity Tuned Chamber
  Our new solid body design provides optimized acoustic performance by incorporating the tuning chambers of the earphone directly into the final earphone print.
• 3D Optimized Acoustic Construction
  Close attention to detail is critical to delivering you the superior musical experience from our earphones. Solaris features an acoustically optimized interior model that allows each driver to deliver the very best sound quality. When heard together, the drivers offer a seamless musical experience as a result of this process.

• 5Hz–20 kHz Frequency Response
• 115 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity
• 15.5 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance
• Less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion
• Durable Black PVD Finished Body
• Dual Custom Balanced Armature Drivers + T.A.E.C. (High)
• Single Updated Custom Balanced Armature Driver (Mid)
• Specially Tuned 10mm Dynamic Driver (Mid + Low)
• Plasma enhanced Chemical Vapor Depostion (C.V.D.) Amorphous Diamond Like Carbon (A.D.L.C.) Diaphragm
• Beryllium / Copper MMCX Connections
• Stainless Steel Spout

• Campfire Audio Solaris 2020 earphones
• Campfire Audio Sustainable Cork Earphone Case. Made in Portugal.
• Campfire Audio Super Smoky Litz Cable – Silver Plated Conductors featuring multi diameter stranding with Berylium Copper MMCX and 3.5mm Stereo Plug
• Final Audio Tips (xs/s/m/l/xl)
• Campfire Audio Marshmallow Tips (s/m/l)
• Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
• Campfire Audio Lapel Pin
• Cleaning Tool
• User Manual

The Headphone List

"The new design is worlds better than the original and the ergonomics alone make the 2020 refresh so much more pleasurable to use. The sound too showcases a sound step forward; not universally, but where it matters. The bass is a touch fuller without offsetting the balance the original was lauded for. Meanwhile, its midrange timbre is much improved, while carrying similar refinement and delicacy. The top-end is slightly more resolving on top."