ONKYO DAC-HA200 audio amplifier

D/A Converter & Headphone Amplifier, 2 x 145 mW Output (32Ω), 96 kHz/24-bit, USB, 3.5mm Jack, 210g The first practical and portable DAC/amp to provide a direct-digital connection to your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, the DAC-HA200 brings high-resolution D/A conversion and premium Onkyo amplification to all the headphones in your collection. As well as connecting Lightning-equipped iOS devices, the USB-A input supports AOA 2.0-compliant Android devices for CD-quality sound, while a USB Micro-B input links to PC and Mac. When connected via USB, your DAC-HA200 offers free access to the Onkyo HD Player Pack app, allowing you to load your iOS device with 96/24 and 5.6 MHz DSD albums and to personalize the sound with a 16,384-band equalizer. The compact aluminum amp is loaded with proven technology, including a Burr-Brown PCM5102 D/A converter, MUSES 8920 op-amp, and a discrete Class AB push-pull output stage. As you would expect from a company that’s been handcrafting hi-fi equipment since 1946, audio performance is extraordinary—a vital, energetic, and engaging listen on headphones of any kind. In your pocket or on the desktop, the DAC-HA200 is a must-have for any music lover that’s serious about discovering how good a portable setup can sound.

<b>A Fully Portable Hi-Res DAC and Amp for iOS</b>

The DAC-HA200 is the first headphone DAC/amplifier to enable direct-digital connection to your Lightning-equipped iOS device via USB. Just plug your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into the USB-A input on the amp using a regular Lightning cable, access your free Onkyo HD Player Pack app, and experience your 96 kHz/24-bit FLAC, WAV, and 5.6 MHz DSD albums with premium digital-to-analog conversion and Onkyo amplification. The depth and clarity of high-resolution music is yours to enjoy anywhere, anytime, and best of all, you’re free to use your phone or tablet as you listen.

<b>Enjoy Lossless Audio from Android</b>

Connect your AOA 2.0-compatible Android device to the USB-A input to experience CD-quality direct-digital audio on the go, with the DAC-HA200 performing D/A conversion via asynchronous USB transfer. The amp is capable of receiving and amplifying digital music stored on Android phones and tablets to a maximum of 48 kHz/16-bit resolution, and you can continue to use your phone for other things while you bask in premium hi-fi sound.

<b>Premium Asynchronous D/A Conversion</b>

While the DAC inside your smartphone or PC is fine for casual listening, a decent pair of headphones will quickly reveal its limitations. The DAC-HA200 features a TI Burr-Brown PCM5102 two-channel DAC, a high-quality chip used regularly in hi-fi equipment for its low out-of-band noise performance and high resistance to jitter. Connect the DAC-HA200 to your Mac, PC, or Android device via USB, and the PCM5102 takes over both the clocking (signal timing) and D/A conversion, opening out the sound and uncovering layers of detail previously obscured by high-frequency noise.

<b>The Power and Energy of Onkyo Amplification</b>

Onkyo has more than 65 years experience building some of the best-sounding hi-fi audio equipment in the world. This heritage is clear the moment you plug your headphones in to the DAC-HA200. A classic MUSES 8920 op-amp is married to discrete push-pull output stage circuitry (not a cheap integrated circuit) for exceptionally low distortion and high driving power. The result is detailed, energetic, and deeply enjoyable sound reminiscent of a quality hi-fi component system.

<b>Free Access to HD Player Pack for iOS</b>

When you connect your DAC-HA200 to iOS devices equipped with Onkyo’s HF Player application using a USB cable, you receive free access to HD Player pack for as long as you remain connected. Normally an optional in-app purchase, HD Player Pack allows you to load high-resolution audio files onto your iOS device and output them to the DAC-HA200 via the digital output. Now you can enjoy 96 kHz/24-bit FLAC, WAV, and ALAC files as well as Double DSD anywhere you want, complete with free access to HD Player Pack’s 16,384-band FIR equalizer. You can tailor the sound by genre, band, or to individual tracks and save EQ presets for later recall.

<b>In Your Pocket or On Your Desktop</b>

With its compact size, hi-res asynchronous digital-to-analog conversion, ample inputs, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, you can take your music with you anywhere you go. Use the DAC-HA200 with your laptop and a set of on-ear cans at home; plug in a pair of IEMs for the daily commute; and connect a set of quality closed-backs at the office and keep listening while it recharges. In every case, the DAC-HA200 provides stunning new insight into the music that powers your life.