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Product description

DAC-X6 Optical/Coaxial/USB Decoder USB DAC AMP Audio Headphone Amplifier

SPECIFICATIONS

Digital input :PC USB / Coaxial / Optical(with toggle switch)

Output: 6.35mm headphone out / 2ch stereo power amp

Line level output: RMS 1.8V

Frequency response: ±3dB(20Hz-20khz）

Headphones Impedance:32Ω-600Ω

Headphone power output : 520mW@16Ω，450mW@32Ω，250mW@64Ω，165mW@120Ω

SNR: -94dB

THD: 0.001%

Sampling rate :

USB:24bit / 96kHz;  16bit / 192kHz

Optical / Coaxial : 24bit / 192kHz

Adapter Voltage: 100-240ACV

Machine power / adapter output voltage: Dc12V 1A above

Size: 5.7 x 3.9 x1.4 in

Weight:1.1lb

PRODUCT LIST

*DAC-X6 ×1

*Use guide×1

*Power adapter(12V1A)×1

*Certificate of conformity×1

*6.5 to 3.5 joint ×1

*USB Cable×1

• Unique Design: Compact and adaptable, connect to active speakers via RCA to improve sound quality, or for use as a powerful headphone amp.NOTICE:DAC-X6 volume adjustment only works on headphones. Headphone and RCA output will emit sound at the same time when the DAC-X6 is working. You can turn off your active speakers or amplifiers according to your needs
• A variety of input and output modes: The amps can be PC-USB, optical fiber, coaxial three inputs, can be connected to TV set-top box, DVD, DCD; output mode has RAC, 6.35mm headphone port 2, can be connected to power amplifier, tube vacuum amp, active speaker
• Chipset: The mini amps chip uses OPA2134PA+6120A2+CS4398+SA9023+OP275G to provide strong guarantee for tone input and output.
• Efficient protection and long life: The audio decoder uses OPA2134 and NE5532P two special op amps specially designed for audio. The op amp can be freely replaced and upgraded. At the same time, a relay protectors may protect the headphones and speakers.
• Perfect for Music : When you use it for music, it can bring you fantastic music enjoyment.DAC-X6 also is really good for FPS gaming.Can use it with dolby atmos and the directional sounds perfectly

User questions & answers

Question:	What's the output impedance
Answer:	The Recommend headphones for this device is between 32- 600 ohms. Some reviewers suggest 600 ohms, As for the RCA output I'm not sure but it has enough gain to drive my Denon amp
Question:	What recommended to do? plugging the dac with usb or dc power? what will be the best option
Answer:	Hi. As far as I know, this DAC can be connected only with the power cable. No USB charge available.
Question:	I have a pair if beyerdynamic dt900! will this amp improve sound quilty and volume? using headphone for playing while drumming
Answer:	It will depend the impedance of the headphone itself, because of the fact that the amp is relatively low power, but I can’t say if it will be an improvement if I don’t know what you are comparing it to. But compared to a phone or a laptop, it is a significant improvement
Question:	Is there any line noise or pooping sound when taking in optical audio output from a computer? Any popping when music stops playing
Answer:	I’ve never had any line noise or popping using optical. That is via a TV not computer but can’t imagine it would be different. The only popping I’ve ever had was if the power was pulled from the unit and then plugged back in while the volume was up but you shouldn’t ever need to unplug it, it doesn’t run hot or draw power when the switch is off.

Product description

The E10K USB DAC high resolution Headphone Amplifier from Fiio is customizable and designed to improve your laptop's audio output quality via its PCM5102 DAC chip and is capable of handling PCM files in up to 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution. It features a selectable bass boost and low-pass filter, both with circuitry optimized for a low noise floor when engaged, allowing you to customize the sound of your audio to your tastes.The unit connects to your laptop via its Micro USB connection, which also provides it with power. It offers a variety of connections, including a front-panel 1/8\" headphone jack, a rear-panel 1/8\" line output, and a rear-panel coaxial digital output, which allows you to send your digital audio to another destination. DAC ChipThe internal DAC chip is a PCM5102 and can handle PCM files up to 24-bit/96 kHz while improving audio quality through via a linear internal filter, reduced delay and internal silence on changing tracks, and no phase shifts.Low Noise Floor The unit has an optimized low-pass filter and selectable bass boost circuit that are designed for a low noise floor in all states.Amplification Stage The E10K features a LMH6643 op amp, which is designed for transient response and driving power.Portable DesignA brushed aluminum shell and chassis allow for durable portable use.

• DAC Chip¡ªThe Internal DAC chip is a PCM102 and can handle PCM files up to 24-bit/96 kHz while improving audio quality via a linear filter, reduced delay and internal silence on changing tracks, and no phase shifts.
• LOW NOISE FLOOR ¡ª The unit has an optimized low-pass filter and selectable bass boost circuit that are designed for a low noise floor in all states.
• CONNECTION VARIETY ¡ª The variety of connections include a front-panel 1/8¡± headphone jack, a rear-panel 1/8¡± line output, and a rear-panel coaxial digital output, which allows you to send your digital audio to another destination.
• USB CONNECTION ¡ª Connects to your laptop via its micro USB connection, which also provides it with power.
• PORTABLE DESIGN ¡ª A sleek, brushed aluminum shell and chassis allow for durable, portable use.

User questions & answers

Question:	I want to use this for my Audio Technica M50xs. Worth it
Answer:	Yes
Question:	What's the Difference with the E10K & E10? I loved my E10 but it's starting to fail, so I'm looking for a new one
Answer:	Yes, unfortunately.
Question:	What outputs does it have? I see only one headphone out (small jack). Does it perhaps have RCA in the back
Answer:	I have mine connected to my headset and the back is connected to my speakers. Sound will play from both if you have both devices on
Question:	so you plug this in any usb port and voila?, how do you eq
Answer:	That's what I use the Dragonfly (Black) for. I expected a subtle improvement, but found it to be night and day! The cheapo DAC and output stage circuitry that's built into the laptop was really limiting the sound quality.

Product description

Achieve maximum sound on your computer in just minutes! This digital to analog converter allows you to bypass your computer's sound card or headphone output to send digital audio signal through the USB interface. Your sound quality will be pushed to its highest level in your overall music environment.

• The CM6533 intelligent noise reduction chip filters noise and noise, and the sound quality is more Full, and the high-fidelity sound quality is restored.
• The recording standard of the studio with higher than CD sound quality is up to 24bit/96KHZ, so you can enjoy the audio quality of the fever.
• Interface: Mini USB Rev. 1. 1 or 2. 03. 5mm Input Analog Microphone. Shared with Analog Line-in (Stereo) Up to 24bit/96KHz)RCA Analog Output (Stereo)1/4" (6. 3mm) Stereo Headphone Jack3. 5mm Mini Stereo Headphone Jack (If Used, 1/4" Jack Will be Automatically D
• Operation Amplifier: TI LM358
• Support headphones + Microphone to solve the problem of computer sound card damage, single-port notebook can not connect to the microphone.

User questions & answers

Question:	What to do when the mic port stops working
Answer:	Yes, depending on the source of the audio you are listening to. Most built in soundcards in laptops cannot surpass anything above CD quality. If you have the right source, this supports audio in the ranges of DVD Audio, SACD, and 24bit 96KHz vinyl rips.
Question:	Does the device offer for 2 audio sources to play at the same time? For example, game/chat audio from a ps4 and music from a pc
Answer:	It is a standard USB audio interface so it should work and any modern computer, be it Mac, Windows or most Linux.
Question:	can this support 250ohms? I'm getting a headset set soon that's 240ohms and I wanted to make sure this amp can push this headset to its full potential
Answer:	There is no line in port. Source is the usb , which stays plugged in all the time. The computer sound card is replaced with the usb dac, so their is no "mix". You can hear the source on the headphones om the dac, but not the jack on the computer.
Question:	Difference between this and the silver one?syba sonic usb 24 bit 96 khz dac digital to analog headphone amplifier 2 stage eq digital / coaxial outpu
Answer:	the marketing suggests that the 7.1 surround also works with ps4? is this true or false?

Product features

Built In Headphone Amplifier and 2 Level EQ

It is equipped with a headphone amplifier with two outputs, and allows a sampling frequency up to 96 kHz and 24-bit. Enjoy superior audio quality for an unbeatable value for money for this digital to analog converter.

Cmedia CM6533 Chipset

The CM6533 is a USB 2.0 audio chip and two-channel ADC/DAC and S/PDIF interface that makes it suitable for headset, docking, speaker and microphone applications.

USB-Bus-Powered

Built-in de-pop circuitry for reduction of unpleasant popping sound during power on and off. Supports iPhone and Android phone with camera kit and OTG USB cable respectively.

Have Microphone Input

Equipped with high-quality 1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks, analog stereo RCA, coaxial and optical digital output connections.

• AK4493 DAC chips for the ultimate in decoding performance, supporting up to 768kHz/32bit and native DSD
• Equipped with XMOS XUF208 USB receiver chip+AKM AK4493 DAC+ Op-amps OPA1642 + flagship TI TPA6120
• Extremely powerful headphone amplification for a total power output of up to 1.5 W under a 32Ω load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ω
• Multiple interfaces- headphone jacks(6.35mm) /RCA outputs+ USB Coaxial, Optical, and Line-in inputs
• More accurate ADC volume control +Gain and bass switches

User questions & answers

Question:	Do I need drivers for this to work properly
Answer:	If you have Windows 10, your computer will automatically download and install driver once you plug in the K5 Pro (and turn it on). However, I think this will limit to 24 bit and 192K. To get 32 bit and 768K, you will need to down load Fiio's own driver. Google "Fiio's Support" to find the driver.
Question:	Will this improve the quality of music streamed from Spotify? I currently have my sound card setting to 24bit 192khz
Answer:	No. Music streamed from Spotify will always be compressed. To really notice this Fiio DAC you will need a FLAC audio file and a good pair of headphones.
Question:	Would this would be an upgrade from the creative sound blasterx g
Answer:	That depends, the G6 is a clean sounding dac/amp, surprisingly good for a "gamer" oriented device, people think creative, gamer type device and think its junk without trying it, its actually very good. Its has a high quality dac and amp. If you're using the k5 pro or g6 for gaming, the g6 wins. The k5 has no mic input so that is a major issue especially on console, pain on PC. Also the G6 can easily drive headphones up to 300 ohm, i mean really push em hard. For music both are good, the k5 pro has more power so if youre only using it for music and you have 600 ohm headphones Then k5 pro all the way. I have both. I was using my k5 daily until I got my schiit hel, now i use the hel as its much simpler to keep it hooked to my PC for gaming and music. My G6 is hooked to my ps4. The difference in sound quality isnt big at all, and software for the g6 is really good, you can do so much with it and tweak the sound to your liking. With the k5 you're stuck with no software, you cant save different sound profiles to it. Even if creative SB stops support for G6, we still have the current software which is good and theres been zero need to update it. Unless you have high ohm cans, you will likely be disappointed going G6 to k5. If its just music or you don't need a mic, k5 pro is very good
Question:	What cables doni need to connect this to my PC
Answer:	To connect to your PC you only need the included USB-B cable (looks like a printer cable). You will also obviously need a power cable (also included).

Product features

AKM AK4493EQ DAC chips

The K5 Pro is equipped with AKM’s AK4493EQ DAC chips - known for its smooth, pleasant yet detailed sound due to its high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion. Audio up to 768kHz/32 bit sampling rates and bit-depths are supported as well as native DSD

XMOS USB Audio

We elected to use the XMOS XUF208 microcontroller for its stability, powerful functionality, and its proven reliability.

Utterly precise volume control

When the NJRC NW1195A analog volume adjustment chip is paired with the combination of the flagship TI TPA6120 op-amp and the OPA1642 JEFT op-amp,the K5 Pro provides wonderfully smooth,yet high resolution sound.

ADC volume control

The use of ADC volume control can not only eliminate channel volume imbalances, but also allows the user to smoothly adjust the volume to a more accurate and finer degree to boost headphones of all kinds of sensitivity for a variety of listening needs.

All-aluminum black body

The all-aluminum black body has been painstakingly CNC-machined, anodized, and sandblasted to ensure that the K5 Pro feels robust yet perfectly textured for a great feel in your hands.

Gain switches

With the K5 Pro, you can switch between low ,medium and high gain levels (depending on how much driving power your headphone needs) .

Unique RGB status lights

With the K5 Pro,the RGB light indicator that surrounds the volume knob lights up with different colors,you can quickly identify the current sample rate.

48kHz and Below:Blue light flashing

48kHz and above: Yellow light flashing

DSD: Green light flashing

Getting precise with toggle switches

Both the input selection(USB DAC/SPDIF IN/LINE IN) and gain(Low 0db/Medium+6db/High+10db)so that it's easily for you to control your music

Versatility from multiple interfaces

Different connection options for different scenarios: Coaxial/Optical/RCA line-in +6.34mm(1/4 in.) headphone outputs/RCA line-out

Extremely Powerful headphone amplification

With the K5 Pro we have redesigned and further optimized the audio circuit to squeeze out every last drop of potential from the TPA6120, for a total power output of up to 1.5W under a 32ohm load,and up to 20Vpp at 300ohm.

Safe,Secure,and robust external power supply

The K5 Pro uses a DC 15V power supply designed to specifically minimize noise.This effectively suppresse power supply ripple and minimizes power supply crosstal betweek the two major sections of the sircuit,for a more stable and less noisy power that is crucial for outstanding sound for such a precisely-designed high preformance audio architecture.