Audioengine D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC / Headphone Amp

Features

PREMIUM 24-BIT DAC

For all of your music

A premium digital-to-analog converter, the D1 bypasses your computer’s internal DAC or sound card and routes audio through USB or optical. D1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits and any sample rate to 192kHz. With it’s high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion, the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs.

The D1 conveniently connects directly to your phone or tablet, is easy to setup and handles digital music streamed from your favorite apps and music players such as TIDAL, Amazon Music, Apple Music or Qobuz.

LEVEL-UP YOUR LISTENING

You Deserve Better Sound

Perfect for providing high quality audio to speakers or headphones, the D1 is a premium 24-bit DAC and headphone amplifier for your computer, phone, tablet, TV and more. The D1 connects to your computer’s USB port or optical output without any software to download, making the D1 quick and easy to set up, and will have you playing in seconds.

The high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Features 7 Benefits

Everything you need in a small package, nothing that you don't.

• High-performance headphone amp and preamp
• USB and S/PDIF optical inputs, analog output
• Direct volume control from your computer, phone, or tablet
• Accurate volume control without any imbalance at lower levels
• Separate outputs for headphones and powered speakers or AV receiver
• Powered by USB from your computer, phone or tablet
• Custom audiophile-grade RCA connectors and aluminum case
• Audiophile sound performance at a budget-friendly price
• Built ultra-small and perfectly sized for your desktop or on the go

EASY SETUP

Always Ready to Go

The D1 accepts inputs from both USB and optical and has a preamp output to connect to any audio system, powered speakers, or headphones.

Setup is easy and no special software, apps or drivers are needed making D1 a true plug-and-play budget digital audiophile solution.

HEAR THE DIFFERENCE

Your Music Will Sound Better, Guaranteed.

The D1 reflects traditional Audioengine design and the audio fidelity is typical of Audioengine’s commitment to great sound at an affordable price. Even if you’re not an audio enthusiast we guarantee your music will sound better!

D1 DAC

The D1 uses the ESS ES9018 DAC, which is well regarded for its low noise and high fidelity. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the ES9018 and the added benefit of double redundancy power source conversion and filtering, the D1 presents impressive low noise and low distortion characteristics. The D1 can process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24-bits and any sample rate up to 96kHz (192kHz using optical)

D1 Headphone Amplifier

The D1 includes the ES9601C SABRE headphone driver amp with circuit protection and is designed for a wide range of headphones that will satisfy even the most critical listeners.

D1 Power

The D1 is powered directly from the USB input and passed through two stages of regulation to ensure no USB power variations affect the audio quality. Because of the efficiency of the D1, it can even be powered by a phone or tablet.

D1 Preamp

The audio line-out preamp connects to powered speaker systems, amplifiers, or other external decoders with an analog or optical output.

D1 Volume Control

Volume for headphones and line-out is controlled directly from the D1 front panel via the digitally-controlled analog potentiometer. Smoothly adjust volume levels at fine increments without any undesirable noise or channel imbalance at lower volumes.