Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC + Headphone Amplifier (Gen 2)

Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC + Headphone Amplifier (Gen 2)

The D1 is a premium 24-bit DAC and headphone amplifier for your computer, phone, tablet, TV and more. It's the perfect audio upgrade interface between your computer and music system and will improve your listening experience through speakers or headphones.

Key Features:
• High-performance headphone amp & preamp
• USB-C and S/PDIF optical inputs, analog RCA output
• Direct, Accurate volume control from your computer, phone, or tablet
• Powered by USB from your computer, phone or tablet
• Custom audiophile-grade RCA connectors and aluminium case
• Audiophile sound performance at a budget-friendly price
• Built ultra-small and perfectly sized for your desktop or on the go

★★★★ - Great

"It’s a refined sound without excess hardness, but with enough bite to satisfy."
Read the full review on the What Hi-Fi website

Premium 24-bit DAC

A premium digital-to-analog converter, the D1 bypasses your computer’s internal DAC or sound card and routes audio through USB or optical. D1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 32 bits and any sample rate to 394kHz. With it’s high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion, the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs.

The D1 conveniently connects directly to your phone or tablet via USB, is easy to setup and handles digital music streamed from your favourite apps and music players such as TIDAL, Amazon Music, Apple Music or Qobuz.

The D1 uses the ESS ES9018 DAC, which is well regarded for its low noise and high fidelity. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the ES9018 and the added benefit of double redundancy power source conversion and filtering, the D1 presents impressive low noise and low distortion characteristics. The D1 can process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24-bits and any sample rate up to 96kHz (192kHz using optical)

Level-Up Your Listening

Perfect for providing high quality audio to speakers or headphones, the D1 is a premium 32-bit DAC and headphone amplifier for your computer, phone, tablet, TV and more. The D1 connects to your computer’s USB port or optical output without any software to download, making the D1 quick and easy to set up, and will have you playing in seconds.

The D1 includes the ES9601C SABRE headphone driver amp with circuit protection and is designed for a wide range of headphones that will satisfy even the most critical listeners.

D1 Volume Control

Volume for headphones and line-out is controlled directly from the D1 front panel via the digitally-controlled analog potentiometer. Smoothly adjust volume levels at fine increments without any undesirable noise or channel imbalance at lower volumes.

Always Ready To Go

The D1 accepts inputs from both USB-C and optical and has a preamp output to connect to any audio system, powered speakers, or headphones.

Setup is easy and no special software, apps or drivers are needed making D1 a true plug-and-play budget digital audiophile solution.

D1 Power

The D1 is powered directly from the USB-C input and passed through two stages of regulation to ensure no USB power variations affect the audio quality. Because of the efficiency of the D1, it can even be powered by a phone or tablet.

About Audioengine

Audioengine has been changing the way people listen to music since 2005. "We believe in the power of music and our passion is to inspire you to listen every day." Great sound, beautiful design and useful features.