EarMen Angel Headphone Amplifier / DAC
Reference Portable Device
EarMen Angel is Portable Fully Balanced Hi-Res DAC/ Headphone Amplifier with the Pre Out option. It is a very powerful audio device with which you will be able to listen to Hi-Res music on to go. You will be able to enjoy a plenty of power without worrying about consumption, since it is equipped with 2-cell battery. EarMen Angel will provide outstanding performance and we are sure you will enjoy it. Fly music with EarMen Angel!
DAC
EarMen Angel uses ESS DAC ES9038Q2M which has great SNR and THD + N characteristics compared to its competitors, along with the newest XMOS USB receiver which is capable of decoding up to 768kHz/32 bit PCM, DSD256 via DoP and MQA Studio. Everything you ever need!
Fully Balanced
EarMen Angle is a fully balanced device whose balanced signal goes intact from the DAC all the way to the headphone output. There are no changes in the audio signal itself except for amplification, so the sound from the DAC is original.
The device is designed so that in the path of audio signal sound, there are no additional capacitors and other components that would introduce distortion, so the sound itself is fascinating.
Incredibly Dynamic
The dynamic range of 120dB is amazing, so the music you listen to becomes realistic, as if you are listening live. The device has a linear power supply with ultra low noise which helps to deliver even clearer sound. Once you hear the sound, you will desire nothing but this device.
MQA Studio Quality Audio
Angel supports Tidal Masters (MQA)
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.
Powerful Battery
EarMen Angel has a two-cell battery 2x3000mAh which will give you the opportunity for many hours of listening to music. You do not have to worry about battery consumption, as the charging time is less than 3 hours. Separate DATA and USB charging ports allow the device to run continuously if it is on the charger, and so you can use it all day in your system.
Gain +
By switching to Gain + mode, you will get more power, volume and dynamics of sound. This option gives you the ability to adjust the volume to a more precise level, allowing Angel to be used with all types of sensitive and insensitive headphones.
Headphone jack options
Angel gives you a choice of headphone outputs to use the ones you love the most. You have the option of a 3.5mm single end output as well as a balanced 4.4m output. Whatever you choose, Angel will automatically recognize your selected output.
Line Out option
The line out option with outstanding features gives you the ability to use Angel as a Pre Amp for your home system. You can also choose whether to use Single End or Fully Balanced output. The choice is yours.
Specifications
Inputs
USB C | DATA |
USB C | Charging |
S/PDIF | COAX/TOS |
Outputs
Single End | 3.5mm |
Balanced | 4.4mm |
Audio Formats
DSD | DoP 256 / 128 / 64 Native DSD 512 / 256 / 128 / 64 |
DXD | 768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8 kHz |
PCM | 768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8 / 192 / 176.4 / 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1kHz |
MQA Hardware Decoder |
MQB/MQA Core, MQA, MQA Studio, MQA Auth |
Headphone Single-end output with Gain+
USB input | S/PDIF input | |
Output Level | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.004% | 0.004% |
SNR | >120dB | >120dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >120dB | >120dB |
Headphone Fully Balanced output with Gain+
USB input | S/PDIF input | |
Output Level | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.002% | 0.002% |
SNR | >119dB | >119dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >119dB | >119dB |
Line Single-end output
Direct Out | Pre Out | |
Output Level | 1.5Vrms 0dBFS | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.005% | 0.004% |
SNR | >120dB | >120dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >120dB | >120dB |
Line Fully Balanced output
Direct Out | Pre Out | |
Output Level | 3Vrms 0dBFS | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.003% | 0.002% |
SNR | >119dB | >119dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >119dB | >119dB |
Dimensions
L x H x W | 152 x 27 x 66mm / 6" x 1.05" x 2.6" |
Weight | 340 gr / 0.75 lbs |