Enhance the sound of your music.

Perfect for providing a higher quality audio signal to speakers or headphones, the D1 is a high quality 24-bit DAC and headphone amplifier for your computer, smartphone, TV, and more. The D1 connects to your device’s USB port or Optical output without special software to download, making the D1 quick and easy to set up.

Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) allows you to bypass your computer’s sou­ndcard or headphone output and send audio through USB or optical. D1 is the perfect digital interface between your computer and music system and will improve the sound of ALL your music.

The D1 accepts inputs from both USB and optical and has outputs for any audio system or headphones. The D1 DAC is the perfect way to get great-sounding music not only from your computer but also from your TV, Apple TV, DVD/BluRay player or CD player. And since it’s powered by USB, D1 is also a high-quality portable computer headphone amplifier.

D1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits and any sample rate to 192KHz. With it’s high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs. The high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts.

Setup is easy and no special software is needed, making D1 a true plug-and-play solution. The D1 outputs connect to any audio system or powered speakers, such as the Audioengine A5+ or A2. Power for the D1 is provided via the USB bus so there is no external power supply to connect.

Audioengine designers, with their attention to audio quality as well as visual aesthetics, have created a feast for both the eyes and ears. The rounded anodized aluminum case of the D1 reflects traditional Audioengine design and the audio fidelity is typical of Audioengine’s com­mitment to great sound at an affordable price. The Audioengine D1 continues to close the gap between your computer music and home hi-fi and even if you’re not an audio enthusiast we guarantee your music will sound better!

Features:

• USB and optical inputs

  Desktop or portable DAC

  *Mac or PC, no driver to install

• Stream bit-perfect 24/96 HD audio
• High-performance DAC and headphone amp

Specifics:

• Inputs – USB-C/Optical (SPDIF)
• Outputs – RCA/Mini Jack
• D/A converter – ESS ES9018 DAC
• USB controller – CT7601CR
• USB – USB Audio 2.0
• Full-scale output – 2.0V RMS
• Output impedance – 4.7 ohm
• Power source – 5V USB
• Power requirements – 110mA/5VDC
• SNR – >105dB
• THD+N – <0.0025% @ 1KHz
• Crosstalk – –46dB
• Frequency response – 20–20KHz
• Input bit depth – up to 32 bits
• Input data rate -up to 384KS/s
• Product dimensions – 90×74×22mm
• Operating Temperature – 32 to 95 degrees F
• Non-operating Temp – –4 to 113 degrees F
• Relative Humidity – 5% to 95% non-condensing