Product Description
Audioengine D3 24-bit Audio Converter
The Audioengine D3 Premium 24-Bit DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) lets you bypass your PC sound card or headphone output and send audio over USB. The D3 is the perfect digital adapter between your computer and your music system and will enhance the sound of your entire music collection.
Installation is easy and requires no special software, making the D3 a true plug-and-play solution. The D3 connects directly to a USB port on your computer so that no external power supply or cables are required. The D3 output is connected to headphones, self-amplifying Audioengine speakers or any audio system. The D3 also has a sampling rate that shows sampling rates above 48K, so you know you are making the most of your HD music.
The quality of most computer headphone outputs is generally uninspiring, so the D3 provides a better option, streaming audio from your computer's USB port and connecting directly to your music system or headphones. The D3 DAC is the ideal way to get great music not just from your computer to your headphones, but from your computer to any music system.
The D3 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bit and any natural sampling rate at 96KHz. With its high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion, the D3 delivers sound quality that is generally only heard on the most expensive DACs. The high performance headphone amplifier is designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding music lover with its high performance and revealing sound. Asynchronous D3 Data Transfer carefully monitors USB streaming audio from any computer that significantly improves audio performance.
The D3's aluminum case reflects Audioengine's traditional design and high-quality components, and sound fidelity is a hallmark of Audioengine's commitment to great sound at affordable prices. Audioengine D3 continues to close the gap between your computer music and your home hi-fi and even if you are not a fan of sound, we guarantee that your music will sound better!
Characteristics:
Input: USB audio
D/A converter: AKM4396
USB Transfer Mode: Asynchronous Dual Clock
USB controller: TI1020B
Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit
Output: Analog 3.5mm mini-jack stereo
Full scale output level: 2.0V RMS
Output resistance: 2 ohms
Recommended headphone range: 10 ohms to 10K ohms
Frequency response: 10Hz-25KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
SNR: (DC to 20kHz) >110dB
THD+N: (1kHz FS 96kS/s)