Hegel D50 DAC

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. This item is currently due to start shipping May 2025. At first glance, the D50 may seem unassuming, with its sleek, minimalist black design. There are no flashy accents or unnecessary embellishments to divert attention from its core purpose. Like the raven, it might appear simple, but this DAC is a true expert in its field. Beneath its polished surface, it possesses an extraordinary ability to decode and reproduce digital audio with exceptional accuracy. The D50 creates a soundstage so vast, it feels as if you're floating above the music, every fine detail coming through with remarkable clarity. Whether you're drawn to the smallest subtleties or letting the music envelop you, the D50 delivers an unmatched listening experience. Key Features: Digital inputs: 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x BNC, 2 x Optical, 1 x USB B MQA 8x Up to 32 bit/384 kHz DSD 256 (DoP) Analogue outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x RCA Input sensing Display dimming

Chord Electronics Mojo 2 4.4 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier

Product of the year - What HiFi Awards 2025 The latest revision of the British-engineered Chord Mojo 2 brings significant upgrades focused on connectivity and user experience. A crucial change sees one of the original 3.5 mm outputs replaced by a 4.4 mm Pentaconn socket. This key improvement greatly expands compatibility with a wider range of high-performance headphones, while still retaining a convenient 3.5 mm connection for standard use. For added convenience, both the 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume memory. This allows users to precisely set and recall optimal output levels for different pairs of headphones. Responding directly to customer feedback, Chord Electronics has further upgraded the device with switchable USB-C charging. This simplifies the charging operation, as the existing USB-C input is now enabled for both data and charging. Key Features: New 4.4 mm Pentaconn Headphone Output: Unlock the full potential of a far wider range of high-performance headphones. Simplified USB-C Charging: The existing USB-C port now handles both data and charging, streamlining your power operation. 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume/DSP memory for perfect level-setting, no matter which port you use. Unrivalled digital audio processing; powerful 'FPGA' technology: more resolution, power and efficiency Fully transparent 'Ultra HD' digital signal processing EQ, tailoring the sound to you Take Mojo 2 wireless when adding the Poly streamer/server (1 TB+) Improved battery over the original Mojo: FPGA-controlled management plus improved capacity New menu function 'UHD' DSP: advanced EQ adjustment for headphones, file formats and personal taste Improved WTA filtering: 40 DSP cores for better transparency and lower noise

Esoteric Grandioso D1X D/A Converter

The Greek god Atlas held the skies on his shoulders as he stood at the center of the heavens. This peerless new Esoteric system has been designed from the ground up to showcase two unique innovations; a completely new VRDS-ATLAS transport. This unparalleled flagship product, the latest to carry the 'Grandioso' name, now stands at the centre of future exaltation in the audio experience

Esoteric Grandioso P1X Super Audio CD Transport

The Greek god Atlas held the skies on his shoulders as he stood at the center of the heavens. This peerless new Esoteric system has been designed from the ground up to showcase two unique innovations; a completely new VRDS-ATLAS transport. This unparalleled flagship product, the latest to carry the 'Grandioso' name, now stands at the centre of future exaltation in the audio experience

Chord Electronics Dave DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. DAVE is the most advanced DAC Chord have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for 'Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis', a moniker that best reflects the product's capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme - a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match.