In recent years, a palm-sized item known as a "stick-type DAC," which has been gaining support from those who place importance on sound quality, has been attracting attention.
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Stick-type DACs (digital-to-analog converters) are a type of compact digital audio device. Generally shaped like a USB memory stick or stick, they have the ability to convert digital audio signals into analog signals. These devices are used to output high-quality analog audio from digital audio sources such as laptops and smartphones.
The term "DAC" stands for D (digital)/A (analog) converter, an item that converts digital music signals into analog music signals.
By using this DAC between your smartphone and earphones, you can enjoy higher quality music than when you listen to music by connecting the earphones directly to your smartphone.
Furthermore, since it can be connected via USB or Lightning terminal, it can be used with smartphones that do not have earphone terminals without problems, making it very easy to use.
In this portable audio industry, various models have been created by various manufacturers, and it seems to be becoming a highly competitive item.
This small stick-type DAC, in the form of a DAC amp, functions as a headphone amp in addition to its function as a converter, so it can reproduce music with higher sound quality than a smartphone's built-in DAC or amp.
There are a variety of stick-type DACs on the market, each with different features and performance; Ex AUDIO carries several different products from HIdizs.
The DAC chips are high-quality ones from ESS Technology, Inc. Real PCM (up to 32bit/768kHz depending on the product), DSD, and MQA are supported.
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Of course, it also firmly supports high-quality, high-definition high-resolution sound sources that have now completely penetrated the market, so it is especially recommended for those who want to easily enjoy full-fledged high-resolution playback, which is difficult with a smartphone alone.
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Most models are equipped with a balanced output as well as a common single-ended mini-jack for earphone jacks, so you can enjoy even higher sound quality with balanced headphones/earphones.
Of course, like a genuine, expensive audiophile DAC,Of course, it does not have the advanced features and performance, multiple digital inputs and analog outputs, high-quality components and circuit design to meet the demands of high sound quality, or the range of sampling rates and bit depths supported, of a real high-end audiophile DAC, but it has the portability to fit in a small bag without being bulky, and it can be used at any time to provide a bit of good sound. sound a little better,Despite their far more affordable price, some productsThe ultra-compact DAC amplifiers, which can be used for a wide range of applications and requirements, are very well suited for the current era of sub-subscribers.
