HiFiMAN EF499 R2R Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier + Streamer

HiFiMAN EF499 DAC Desktop R2R Amplificatore per cuffie + Streamer

• New R2R DAC design
• Boasts 4.35W of balanced power output
• Supports a number of streaming options for lossless wireless connections

The EF499 is part of the expanding DAC and headphone amplifier family from HiFiMan, designed to give you a literal foundation for your favorite headphones. Inspired by the success of the EF400 and the design of the EF600, this black headphone amplifier and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) includes an R2R module, symmetrical output connection options, and streaming support. It delivers excellent performance, whether you're listening to CD/SACD players or streaming music from your NAS.

Not only does EF499 provide the pure sound of a HiFiMAN R2R DAC and up to 4.35W of power output, it's ethernet connection allows for lossless streaming from your mobile device or an NAS. The DAC is a new R2R design, based on HiFiMAN's beloved HIMALAYA R2R, providing a similar level of reference sound.

The HiFiMAN EF499 provides High and Low Gain options for the amplifier output, along with Oversampling or Non-oversampling DAC processing options to let you find the sound that's best for you.

As DAC, you can connect via USB-A, USB-C, or digital coax, providing compatibility with a number of devices. Similarly, you can output to RCA or XLR, meaning EF499 can work with an external headphone amp or power amp.

Specifications:

SN/R: 99dB (A-Weighted)

THD+N (Line out): 0.008%

Channel Separation: 95 ±3dB

Maximum Power Output: 4.35w per channel @ 32 Ohm BAL | 1.28w per channel @ 32 Ohm UnBAL

Inputs: USB-B, USB-C, Coax, Ethernet

Headphone Output:

6.3mm SE

XLR 4-Pin Balanced

Line Out:

Dual XLR Balanced

Dual RCA SE