HIFIMAN EF1000DAC
The HIFIMAN EF1000DAC is a top-tier desktop DAC/amplifier featuring the company's newly developed Hymalaya Pro ladder DAC. Designed to power nearly any headphone, it is especially well-suited for use with the Susvara model.
Key Features:
- Max Power Output: 13.7W@320 balanced/ 7W@320 unbalanced per channel
- High-speed FPGA algorithm for excellent anti-aliasing performance with low noise output
- Optimized sampling algorithm delivers smooth and natural sound
- Precision resistors for ultra-low THD
- Four HYMALAYA PRO DAC modules for fully balanced design
- Supports Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX HD
- OS/NOS switch
The EF1000DAC showcases the expertise of the HIFIMAN design team in creating high-fidelity, energy-efficient technologies. The headphone amplifier section boasts a powerful 13.7 watts output with quad matched transistors.
A highlight of the DAC section is HIFIMAN's proprietary Hymalaya Pro Ladder DAC, an improved version of their original Hymalaya DAC released in 2021. The Hymalaya architecture enhances efficiency and sonic performance compared to traditional ladder DAC chips.
As the new flagship DAC/amplifier from HIFIMAN, the EF1000DAC includes upgrades such as a Discrete Op-amp at the input stage and ultra-low THD levels. With a Total Harmonic Distortion as low as 0.0012%, the EF1000DAC delivers exceptional sound quality.
Included inputs are USB, optical, coaxial, and RCA, along with Bluetooth streaming options. Outputs include 4-pin XLR, 6.5mm, RCA, and balanced XLR.
In the Box:
- DAC
- Power cable
- Manual