Power for the D1 is provided via the USB bus so there is no external power supply to connect.Īudioengine designers, with their attention to audio quality as well as visual aesthetics, have created a feast for both the eyes and ears. The D1 outputs connect to any audio system or powered speakers, such as the Audioengine A5+ or A2. Setup is easy and no special software is needed, making D1 a true plug-and-play solution. The high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts. With it's high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs. And since it's powered by USB, D1 is also a high-quality portable computer headphone amplifier.ĭ1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits and any sample rate to 192KHz. 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. The D1 accepts inputs from both USB and optical and has outputs for any audio system or headphones.

D1 is the perfect digital interface between your computer and music system and will improve the sound of ALL your music. 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.

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