1/16/2023 0 Comments Earman sparrow![]() ![]() Like those products, the TR-Amp is designed so you can use it both on your desk and at the coffee shop, providing a clean digital music signal plus enough power to drive full-sized headphones.ĭisclaimer: The EarMen TR-Amp was sent to us by EarMen in exchange for an honest review. The design reminds me of some popular iFi Audio DAC/Amps, like the nano iDSD Black Label or the micro iDSD Signature. For more information, visit mqa.co.This time around, I’m reviewing their transportable DAC Amp offering, the $250 TR-Amp, a somewhat compact battery-powered device housed in a CNC aluminum milled enclosure. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The EarMen DACs are available to buy now at Amazon UK, Hifonix, AudioVisual Online, Audiologica and Home Media. The all-metal aluminium housing of TR-Amp eliminates external noise sources, and features separate data and charging USB-C ports so you can listen to music without interruption. There is an analogue volume control for the preamp and headphone amplifier, and you can switch between direct DAC or preamp function. With the TR-Amp, you can simultaneously listen to two pairs of headphones using the 6.3mm and 3.5mm headphone sockets. This means you can listen to high-quality music wherever you want and without being tethered to the mains. It can support hi-res files up to 32-bit384kHz (PCM), DSD256 via DoP, native DSD128 and MQA.Ĭompact enough to be placed anywhere on your desk without taking up space, the TR-Amp has a battery life of up to 10 hours. The versatile TR-Amp is compatible with Qobuz and TIDAL hi-res music streaming services. The TR-Amp uses a 32-bit mobile audio DAC with unprecedented dynamic range and ultra-low distortion, and a A/B amplifier architecture to deliver high bandwidth, extremely low noise and up to 128dB of dynamic range. ![]() The EarMen TR-Amp is a battery-powered DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier that is compatible with all hi-res file formats (including MQA) and delivers a performance that will satisfy the most demanding listener. It features USB-C connection, a 3.5mm output and a 2.5mm balanced output with up to 4.0V RMS of power to ensure plenty of headroom for demanding headsets. Sparrow is housed in a lightweight but robust aluminium enclosure, which protects the audio signal from interference. The Sabre chip is the first to offer an integrated hardware MQA renderer, meaning the Sparrow automatically detects any MQA stream and entirely unfolds it when streamed from TIDAL Masters music streaming service. Thanks to MQA renderer technology, Sparrow delivers audio close to the studio recording in an easy and cost-efficient manner. Inside lies the flagship ESS Sabre ES9281PRO chip, which supports playback of MQA files, as well as high-resolution files up to 32-bit/384kHz (PCM) and DSD128 audio. Sparrow is designed to process digital sound in high-resolution audio quality into analogue for greater detail, clarity and precision. The EarMen Sparrow is a high-performance USB DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier with support for MQA playback. The robust aluminium enclosure and glass design details offer a premium feel to the device, and it has a 3.5mm headphone output and a USB-A input for connecting to devices. Measuring just 55 x 22 x 8mm and weighing a mere 15 grams, the Eagle is lightweight and compact enough to take with you wherever you want to listen to music. The Eagle supports high-resolution digital files up to 32-bit/384kHz (PCM) as well as DSD128 files. The EarMen Eagle is a pocket-friendly USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed to boost the sound quality of your computer or smartphone-stored digital audio files. High grade components are used to ensure low noise and minimal loss of sound quality along the signal path.Īll of EarMen’s DACs are compatible with Apple and Android smartphones, as well as MacOS and Windows computers. The products are powered by high-quality DAC chips that provide the ultimate sound quality performance and a stable sound field all the way to your headphones. EarMen’s portable and affordable DACs aim to improve the sound performance of music played on your computer and smartphone.ĭesigned for simple plug and play use, these small but powerful DACs and headphone amplifiers are compact, elegant and user-friendly – while also ensuring high-quality performance and compatibility with all high-resolution digital audio formats. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |