| Content | Cute, compact and stylish
This superb hi-res USB DAC/headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag.
Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones.
Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.
DAC to the future
The ZEN DAC supports PCM and DXD to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA. DSD remains ‘bit-perfect’ thanks to the True Native Burr Brown chip design.
Our R&D maxes out the circuitry with bespoke, easy to install firmware to bring you the joyous musicality of hi-res. The ethereal music quality will leave you grinning ear to ear.
Brings balance (in more ways than one)
We’ve used a balanced design for the analogue stage – rare and not found at this price point. This makes it pretty special for the best sound quality. With super-low noise performance, it will remain quiet even in noisy situations such as yachts or RVs.
The ZEN DAC sports Pentaconn 4.4mm balanced outputs at both the front and back. On the front, there’s also the popular 6.3mm headphone socket. You get both headphone options.
So flexible it almost does yoga
Switch effortlessly between ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’.
Set to ‘Variable,’ use the ZEN DAC as a pre-amp to feed a power amp or active speakers.
On ‘Fixed’ to bypass the volume control. Connect to an external pre-amp or integrated amp.
Power. Drive. Performance.
Our headphone amp has PowerMatch – switchable gain to perfectly match your headphones.
IEMs are high-sensitivity, Leave PowerMatch at its lower setting for hiss-free listening.
On/over-ear types with relatively low impedance require more oomph – press PowerMatch to increase the level of drive.
Ace of Bass.
The ZEN DAC boasts TrueBass. This proprietary tech is a switchable ‘bass boost’ operating in the analogue domain. There’s no DSP with iFi gear.
TrueBass enhances the bass but does not muddy the mid-range. Perfect for use with IEMs or open-back headphones which often lose out on bass.
So, in the words of the great Eric Clapton and from the film Back to the Future, Heaven is One Step Away.
| Input |
USB3.0 B Socket (USB2.0 compatible) |
| Formats |
DSD256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD(384/352.8kHz), PCM(384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz) MQA |
| DAC |
Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown |
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Line Section
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| Output |
Audio RCA (SE) — 2.1V fixed 1V / 3.3V max. (variable) 4.4mm Pentaconn (BAL) — 4.2V fixed 2V / 6.2V max. (variable) |
| Zout |
113dBA (6.2V BAL/3.3V SE) |
| Power consumption |
< 1.5W via USB power OR 5v DC (power supply not included) |
| Dimensions |
117(l) x 100(w) x 30(h)mm |
| Weight (Gross) |
0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) |
| Warranty period |
12 months |
| Phono preamplifier with A/D converter and USB output
Record Box E: Pure vinyl listening pleasure plus recording functionality!
Record Box E is an high-quality phono preamplifier, that offers the possibility to convert your valuable vinyls into computer music data. Record Box E accepts both MM & MC cartridges and gives audiophile music experience at an entry level price. The integrated A/D converter operates with Windows and MAC operating systems and connects via USB to your computer. Therefore your valuable vinyl collection can be digitised, especially for use in portable music players. Advanced circuitry and SMD construction keep noise and distortion at a surprisingly low level. A built-in internal shielding and an outboard DC power supply leave no risk for external interference. Because of its small casing, Record Box E can be placed near the turntable. Input and output sockets are gold-plated for preservation of quality. Record Box E can be connected easily to a line-input (AUX etc) of your amplifier.
- Amplification and RIAA equalisation for MM & MC
- Design principle inspired by Dr. Sykora
- Digitalisation of vinyl for recording direct to USB with suitable recording programs
- Automatic recognition, no additional drivers needed
- Runs on Windows®, Mac OS® & Linux operating systems
- SMD circuitry with special low noise components
- Internal metal shielding
- Small size allows installation close to record player
- Gold plated RCA connection sockets
- Outboard power supply included
- Black or White casing
| Input capacitance/input impedance |
MC: 100 ohms/120 pF (low output MC) MM: 47kohms/120 pF (MM or high output MC) |
| Gain, MM / MC |
40 dB / 60 dB |
| Output voltage typically |
300 mV/1 kHz bei 3 mV/1 kHz (MM) oder 0.3 mV/1 kHz (MC) |
| Max. output |
9,5 V (1 kHz) |
| Noise floor MM / MC |
94 dB (A weighted) / 75 dB (A weighted) |
| THD MM / MC |
<0,01% / <0,05% |
| RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy |
20 Hz - 20 kHz / max. 0.5 dB |
| A/D converter |
Burr Brown PCM2904 16-Bit Delta Sigma |
| Sampling rates |
32, 44,1 and 48 kHz |
| USB output |
5 pin Mini b Buchse |
| USB signal |
digital serial data protocol USB 1.1 |
| Operating systems |
Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, Windows 8®, Mac OS, Linux |
| Input / Line output |
1 pair RCA/Cinch sockets each |
| Outboard power supply |
18 V / 500 mA DC, suitable for your country's mains supply |
| Power consumption |
100 mA DC |
| Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets) |
120 x 32 x 100 (115) mm |
| Weight |
250g without power supply |
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Bluetooth Receiver
- Smartphones and tablet computers offer the possibility to stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth. Bluetooth Box E is the cost-effective solution to use these possibility in your own hifi system. Not only standard SBC codecs are supported, but also audiophile aptX with almost CD-quality can be received. Pairing of mobile devices with Bluetooth Box E is done fast and playback works reliably within a distance up to 10m with direct visibility. Up to 8 different smartphones and tablets are memorized. Analogue and digital connection to amplifier or external D/A converter is provided for ultimate flexibility.
Technical specifications Pro-Ject BT Box EEffective range of wireless signal up to 10m in case of direct visibilityLine-level output: 1 x RCA/CinchOutput voltage: 2VrmsDigital outputs: 1 x optical (TOSlink®)BT version: 2.1 + EDRSupported codecs: aptX, SBC, A2DP BT profileFrequency: 2402 ~ 2480 MHzSensitivity: - 84dBmMaximum TX power +4dBmOutboard power supply: 9V/300mA DCPower consumption: 100mA/9V DC,<1W in standbyDimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 120 x 32 x 100 mmWeight: 250g without power supply
| The DacMagic Plus has fantastic new features including wireless device connectivity and stunning audio performance from music of all formats. Thanks to twin DACs it instantly improves audio fidelity from all your favourite digital products allowing you to make your computer, TV, Blu-ray player and other devices a true part of your hi-fi system.
PURE PROCESS
The DacMagic Plus works by taking a direct digital audio signal from your computer, TV or other device - bypassing their built-in digital to analogue converters.
This signal is then carefully analysed and upgraded using our ATF2 upsampling system. Once this process is complete, the DacMagic Plus outputs your music as a much purer analogue signal straight to your amplifier.
Custom developed by our dedicated team in the heart of London, DacMagic Plus is totally flexible and supports digital music of all formats. It even allows you to upgrade 24-bit music files stored on your PC for better-than-CD performance from your digital music collection.
Watch the video opposite to find out why our proprietary ATF2 upsampling technology makes such a difference to the sound produced by our DACs.
Features
Twin Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs used in dual differential configuration
New Anagram Technologies ATF2, 24-bit/384kHz audio upsampling/jitter reduction technology
Optional digital preamp mode allowing connection directly to power amp or active speakers
24-bit/192kHz USB Audio 2.0 with ASIO or kernel streaming modes
Selectable digital filters - linear phase, minimum phase and steep
Supports high quality aptX Bluetooth CODEC as well as standard SBC Bluetooth CODEC
Digital to analogue converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs
Digital filter Analog Devices ADSP21261 DSP; upsampling to 24-bit/384kHz
Analogue filter 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)*
THD @ 1Khz 0dBFs |
Transit Pro is a super-high resolution USB/DSD (Direct Stream Digital) converter that takes audio signal from your computer and delivers the highest quality digital (optical)/analog signal to any audio component. The key to Transit Proʼs outstanding audio performance is its 32bit/384kHz digital "engine,” which delivers a super-wide bandwidth frequency response, ultra-wide dynamic range and an extremely low noise floor. There are eight user-selectable sampling rates between 44.1 and 384kHz so you can achieve the exact performance level needed for any given circumstance.
Transit Pro has a built-in high quality headphone amplifier with both ¼-inch and 1/8-inch jacks, for connecting any headphones directly without the need for an adapter. Transit Pro is USB-bus-powered or you can use an optional AC wall adapter (not included). Transit Pro is the answer when you need to deliver a reference-quality digital signal from your computer to an external audio component.
Features - Super-high resolution USB to optical/DSD converter
- Eight user-selectable sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 112dB
- Extremely low distortion: THD+N 0.003%
- Digital (optical) and analog outputs
- Direct Stream Digital rates: DSD64, DSD128
- Dual headphone outputs: ¼-inch, 1/8-inch
- Compatible with headphones from 16–600 ohms
- USB-bus-powered or optional AC adapter
Requirements - Minimum System Requirements:
- M-Audio Windows Driver
- Windows 7
- OSx 10.9
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Digital to Analogue Converter
Thanks to a Wolfson 24-bit DAC, a 24-bit/96kHz driverless USB Audio 1.0 input and S/PDIF and TosLink digital inputs, the DacMagic 100 takes the sound from your computer, iPod, TV and other digital devices and adds detail, depth and added clarity to give you a true audio experience.
Generally the digital to analogue converter found in typical digital devices is pretty poor and won’t extract the truest quality of audio from your sources. The DacMagic 100 works by taking a direct digital audio signal from your device to bypass its soundcard or DAC. It then digitally processes the audio signal using our custom designed technology, dramatically improving sound quality and reducing distortion. This results in greater detail, sparkling clarity and a deeper scale to all of your audio.
Digital to analogue converter
Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC
Frequency response
20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)
THD @ 1Khz 0dBFs
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