D1 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Gen 2)
The D1 is a premium 32-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.
HI-RES 32-BIT DAC
FOR ALL OF YOUR MUSIC
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, tablet, or computer; It's easy to setup and handles digital music streamed from your favorite apps and music players such as TIDAL, Amazon Music, Apple Music or Qobuz.
LEVEL-UP YOUR LISTENING
YOU DESERVE BETTER SOUND
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 high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Everything you need in a small package, nothing that you don't.
High-performance headphone amp and preamp
USB and S/PDIF optical inputs, analog output
Direct volume control from your computer, phone, or tablet
Accurate volume control without any imbalance at lower levels
Separate outputs for headphones and powered speakers or AV receiver
Powered by USB from your computer, phone or tablet
Custom audiophile-grade RCA connectors and aluminum case
Audiophile sound performance at a budget-friendly price
Built ultra-small and perfectly sized for your desktop or on the go
EASY SETUP
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.
HEAR THE DIFFERENCE
YOUR MUSIC WILL SOUND BETTER, GUARANTEED.
The D1 reflects traditional Audioengine design and the audio fidelity is typical of Audioengine’s commitment to great sound at an affordable price. Even if you’re not an audio enthusiast we guarantee your music will sound better!
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Questions & answers about the D1 Portable Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Gen 2)
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To get things up and running, you would just need to first connect the included USB cable from your computer's USB port to the D1; then you'll need to connect the RCA outputs to your powered speakers/ AV receiver or your headphones to the headphone output on the front of the D1.
Next, if using a Mac, you will need to go to System Preferences/Sound, and select "Audioengine D1"; if you're using a PC, no setting changes are needed as the computer will automatically find the USB driver. Finally, you'll just need to play music from iTunes or your favorite media player and that's it! Setup really is that easy!
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The D1 is essentially a very high-end external sound card. Its components and implementation of those components make it more capable than what might be built into a computer, not to mention the benefit of moving those sensitive components outside and away from the potentially noisy interior of your computer. All of this means the signal your speakers receive will be clearer, with a lower noise-floor, and with a more pronounced dynamic range over your internal sound card.
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The D1 includes a headphone amplifier based on the ES9601C SABRE low noise opamp. This headphone amp is able to provide low-impedance, high-fidelity audio to a wide range of headphones. We've found the sweet spot for the D1 is headphones that measure between 20 and 300ohms. The resistance of a pair of headphones can tell you a little bit about how much power they need, though other variables do have an impact as well. We have heard from customers with headphones measuring as much as 600ohms who say they're happy with the output of the D1.
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The D1 will work with any device that can operate as a USB host, can provide enough power via USB, and includes generic drivers for standard USB audio playback. A device with Android 5.0 or later should have both USB host mode and native plug-and-play functionality for USB audio, so you could connect the two together using a USB OTG cable along with a standard USB cable.
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You should be able to incorporate the Airport Express with the D1 easily. All you would need to do is run an optical cable from the output of the Airport Express into the optical input of the D1. Then all you would need to do is connect the D1's RCA output into the analog input of your Audioengine Speakers or your AV receiver.
