EarMen Angel | Hi-Res Balanced Portable DAC and Amp

A portable yet powerful balanced Hi-Res DAC and amplifier with Pre Out option for the mobile audiophile

• Fully balanced output including line out Pre Amp option
• Extremely durable, high quality European workmanship
• Gain + mode for wide-sensitivity range of headphones
• Powerful, long-lasting 2-cell battery with < 3 hr. charge
• Supports Tidal Masters (MQA)
• Linear power supply with ultra low noise

Note: The provided cable is for data only and cannot charge the device. You will need to use a standard, non-fast charing USB cable connected to a 5V/2A max power source (a laptop USB port will typically work.)

The EarMen DAC

Using the ESS DAC ES9038Q2M which features superb SNR and THD + N characteristics, the Angel stands out as a solid player among the competition. With the newest XMOS USB receiver capable of decoding up to 768kHz/32 bit PCM, DSD256 via DoP along with MQA Studio, you’ll have everything you need in your pocket for hi-fidelity listening.

Fully Balanced

The Angel is a fully balanced device with a balanced signal end-to-end from the DAC all the way to the headphone output. There is no degradation or variation in the audio signal itself outside of amplification, so the full, original sound is retained. The Angel is designed so that there are no additional or unnecessary capacitors or other components in the path of the audio signal that might introduce distortion.

Angelically Dynamic

The full 120dB dynamic range allows your music to energize and create a live listening experience. And the Angel features a linear power supply with ultra-low noise yielding clearer sound.

MQA Studio Quality Audio

The Angel supports Tidal Masters MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files, an award-winning British technology that delivers the pure sound of the original master recording. The MQA file is fully authenticated and small enough to stream or download. Visit the MQA website for more information.

Powerful Battery

The EarMen Angel has a two-cell battery (2x3000mAh) providing plenty of hours of music listening with a charge time of less than three hours. Separate DATA and USB charging ports allow the device to run continuously while charging for non-stop listening.

Gain +

When using Gain + mode, you will get more power and volume, improved sound dynamics, more precise volume level adjustment, and the flexibility to drive both sensitive and insensitive headphones.

Headphone Jack Options

Angel gives you a choice of either 3.5mm single-ended output or a balanced 4.4mm output for your headphones, and the device will auto-recognize your selected output.

Line Out

The line out option gives you the ability to use Angel as a Pre Amp for your home HiFi system with both single-ended or fully balanced output.

Angel Specs

• Inputs
  • (x2) USB C Female (DATA + Charging)
  • S/PDIF: Mini TOSLink
  
  
• Outputs
  • Single End 3.5mm (headphone + line out)
  • Balanced 4.4mm (headphone + line out)
  
  
• DAC: ES9038Q2M

• Audio Formats
  • DSD: 256 DoP / Native DSD 512
  • DXD: Up to 768 kHz
  • PCM: Up to 768 kHz
  • MQA: OFS, MQA, MQA Studio, MQA Auth
  
  
• Headphone Out
  • Output Level: 7.2Vrms (SE) | 8.5Vrms (Balanced)
  • THD+N: 0.004% (SE) | 0.002% (Balanced)
  • SNR: >120dB (SE) | >119dB (Balanced)
  • DNR: >120dB (SE) | >119dB (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz +/-0.2 dB
  
  
• Line Out
  • Output Level (Direct Out): 1.5Vrms (SE) | 3Vrms (Balanced)
  • Output Level (Pre Out): 7.2Vrms (SE) | 8.5Vrms (Balanced)
  • THD+N (Direct Out): 0.005% (SE) | 0.003% (Balanced)
  • THD+N (Pre Out): 0.004% (SE) | 0.002% (Balanced)
  • SNR & DNR: >120dB (SE) | >119dB (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz +/-0.2 dB
  
  
• Battery: (x2) Li-Po 3000mAh (5v / 2A charging via USB C)
• Dimension: L x H x W: 6” (152mm) x 1.05” (27mm) x 2.6” (66mm)
• Weight: 0.75lbs (340g)

In the Box

• EarMen Angel DAC / AMP
• USB-C Cable