Headphone Zone and ddHiFi have launched a Hi-Res DAC designed for audiophiles in India. The device is a hi-res USB dongle DAC that has been in development with ddHiFi for a year. Headphone Zone collaborated with ddHiFi to create an affordable DAC under ₹2000 for India’s audiophile community.
ddHiFi is an established company that produces high-quality accessories and connectors. The quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail have made them a favourite amongst the audiophile community. During the collaboration, Headphone Zone and ddHiFi’s founder, Demond Ding, worked together to design the Hi-Res DAC.
The Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC is now available to order exclusively on Headphone Zone’s website at a price of ₹1,999.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res Dongle DAC:
Turn Your Smartphone into a Hi-Res Audio Player
The Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC is a simple plug-and-play device that transforms any smartphone into a high-resolution audio player, bypassing the in-built DAC. The device works straight out of the box for smartphones with a USB-C output. A Type-C lightning adaptor would be needed for iPhones with a lightning port.
Make Your In-Ear Monitors Sound Even Better
The Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC pairs with virtually all in-ear monitors and some full-size headphones. The 3.5mm headphone output is compatible with any IEM with a 3.5mm jack.
A DAC Chip Engineered for High-Resolution Playback
At the heart of the Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC is the CX31993 DAC chip, which decodes PCM signals up to 32Bit/384kHz.
An Independent Amplifier Punching out up to 65mW of Output Power
The dongle utilizes an independent amplification stage with an MAX97220 chip. The Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC has an SNR rating of 105db.
Conveniently Usable with Laptops/PCs
In addition to smartphones, the Headphone Zone x ddHiFi Hi-Res DAC includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter to enable usage with a laptop for a desktop setup.
Seamless Calls with Mic Passthrough Support for Android devices
This dongle DAC allows for a hassle-free listening and calling experience on Android smartphones.
In The Box:
- Hi-Res Dongle DAC (TC35HZ)
- USB-A to USB-C adapter
Specifications and Technical Information:
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) |
| Microphone Passthrough | Supported only on Android devices (CTIA standard) |
| Plug | USB-C |
| DAC Chips | CX31993 + MAX97220 |
| Power Output | 65mW (32 Ohm) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz~20kHz |
| PCM Decoding Capability | 32bit/384KHz |
| DNR | >105dB |
| SNR | >105dB |
| THD + N | <-89dB |
| Weight | About 13g |
| Length | 9cm |