Audioengine D1 Headphone DAC

Starting another round of audio pruning. Up for sale is the nifty, nice-sounding Audioengine USB headphone DAC. With the built in op amps the D1 can drive a huge variety of headphones. It's small, but stable footprint won't tip over when the wires are connected. The DAC is easily recognized by various computer OS's. See all the specs below. New, the D1 sells for $169.00. Selling mine for just $90, ground shipped CONUS. Payment via PayPal.
DAC type
Dual Mode USB and Optical (SPDIF)
Inputs
USB/Optical (SPDIF)
Outputs
RCA stereo/3.5mm headphone
D/A converter
AKM4396
Optical receiver
CS8416
USB controller
TI1020B
USB device class
Type 1.1 or above
Full-scale output
2.0V RMS
Output impedance
10 ohms
Power source
USB 5V
Power requirements
5V DC, 200mA
USB power filtering
2-stage redundant regulation
SNR
(DC to 20 kHz) >110dB
THD+N
(1kHz FS 96kS/s) <0.0025%
Crosstalkb
-85db
USB transfer mode
Asynchronous (dual clock)
Frequency response
10Hz - 25KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Input bit depth
16 bit, 24 bit
Input sample rate (USB)
32kHz-96kHz - native playback
188.2kHz, 192kHz - re-sampled to 96kHz for playback
Input sample rate (optical)
32kHz-192kHz - native playback
Product dimensions
3.5x4x1"
Shipping weight
1.0lbs (0.5kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32 to 95 degrees F
Non-operating Temp: -4 to 113 degrees F
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Included accessories
USB cable, 2ft
Setup Guide
Microfiber bag
D1 USB
The D1 utilizes the TI1020B USB controller, widely recognized as a standard for higher-end USB audio products. The D1 is powered directly from the USB bus and USB power is passed through two stages of regulation to ensure high stability and low noise.
D1 DAC
The D1 uses the AK4396 DAC, well regarded for its low noise and high fidelity. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the AK4396 and the added benefit of double redundancy power source conversion and filtering, the D1 presents impressive low noise and low distortion characteristics.
D1 Headphone
The D1 includes a headphone amp based on the TI OPA2134 low noise opamp. This headphone amp is able to provide low-impedance, high-fidelity audio to a wide range of headphones and supports headphones with impedance as low as 20 ohms.l46svf1qu8q1.jpg
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Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3

Comments

  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    Bump time
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    I'll take it. Sending Pm
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    SOLD
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    Mark - got the DAC yesterday. Thanks for the quick ship and great price.
    Doug
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    Glad to hear, enjoy Doug.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,258
    DForeman wrote: »
    Mark - got the DAC yesterday. Thanks for the quick ship and great price.
    Doug
    how do you like it?!?

    I disabled signatures.
  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    Am very happy with it. I use it hooked up to my computer at work to listen to Pandora/XM. Was a huge improvement over the DAC in the computer.

    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103