{"product_id":"ps-audio-airlens","title":"PS Audio AirLens","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__description:has(\u003e .hos-ps-research){width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;flex:0 0 100%}\n.hos-ps-research{width:100%;min-width:0;container-type:inline-size;--hos-ink:#193443;--hos-gold:#a87731;color:#243b48;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.hos-ps-research *{box-sizing:border-box}.hos-ps-research h2,.hos-ps-research h3{color:var(--hos-ink);line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em}.hos-ps-research h2{font-size:clamp(26px,4cqw,44px);margin:0 0 22px}.hos-ps-research h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 14px}.hos-ps-research p{margin:0 0 20px}.hos-ps-research .hos-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--hos-gold);margin-bottom:14px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:48px 28px;background:#f3f5f5;border-top:3px solid var(--hos-gold)}.hos-ps-research .hos-lead{font-size:19px;max-width:850px}.hos-ps-research .hos-scope{font-size:14px;border-left:3px solid var(--hos-gold);padding-left:16px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:30px 0 0}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric{border-top:1px solid #cbd4d8;padding-top:16px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric strong{display:block;font-size:clamp(19px,3cqw,28px);color:var(--hos-ink);line-height:1.25}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric span{display:block;font-size:13px;margin-top:7px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 24px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3}.hos-ps-research a{color:var(--hos-ink);text-underline-offset:4px}.hos-ps-research .hos-section{padding:48px 0;scroll-margin-top:110px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story{display:grid;gap:26px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 44px}.hos-ps-research figure{margin:0;min-width:0}.hos-ps-research img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:570px;object-fit:contain;background:#f6f7f7;border-radius:3px}.hos-ps-research figcaption{font-size:12px;color:#58717e;margin-top:10px}.hos-ps-research .hos-cards{display:grid;gap:18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-card{padding:24px;background:#f3f5f5;border-top:2px solid var(--hos-gold)}.hos-ps-research .hos-card h3{font-size:20px}.hos-ps-research .hos-card p{margin:0;font-size:15px}\n.hos-ps-research .hos-specs{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;table-layout:fixed;font-size:15px;box-shadow:none}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th,.hos-ps-research .hos-specs td{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3;padding:15px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th{width:36%;font-weight:600;background:#f3f5f5}.hos-ps-research details{border-bottom:1px solid #d6dfe3;padding:18px 0}.hos-ps-research summary{background:#9FBED3!important;color:#193443!important;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--hos-ink);list-style:revert}.hos-ps-research details p{margin:16px 0 0}.hos-ps-research .hos-footer{padding:30px;background:var(--hos-ink);color:white}.hos-ps-research .hos-footer h3,.hos-ps-research .hos-footer a{color:white}.hos-ps-research .hos-note{font-size:12px;color:#58717e;margin-top:18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-related{display:flex;gap:12px 24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}\n@container(min-width:700px){.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:56px 48px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px}.hos-ps-research .hos-story:nth-child(even) figure{order:-1}.hos-ps-research .hos-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@container(max-width:420px){.hos-ps-research .hos-hero{padding:32px 18px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metrics{gap:10px}.hos-ps-research .hos-metric span{font-size:11px}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs{font-size:13px}.hos-ps-research .hos-specs th,.hos-ps-research .hos-specs td{padding:12px 8px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003carticle class=\"hos-ps-research\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"hos-hero\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003ePS Audio · streamer · House of Stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBring network music to the DAC you already love.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-lead\"\u003eAirLens is a network-to-digital bridge for a separate DAC. It receives music over Ethernet or Wi-Fi and sends digital audio through I²S or coaxial, with isolation and reclocking between the network and the audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-scope\"\u003eOne digital streaming transport. DAC, amplifier, and speakers are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metrics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet + Wi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enetwork connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI²S + coaxial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edigital outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"hos-nav\" aria-label=\"Product research sections\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416775409813-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416775409813-setup\"\u003eSystem setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416775409813-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416775409813-faq\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ps-15416775409813-resources\"\u003eManual \u0026amp; resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416775409813-design\" aria-label=\"Product design\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eAirLens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bridge with a deliberate boundary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalvanic isolation separates the network side from the output side, while Digital Lens reclocking manages the outgoing digital stream. AirLens does not convert music to analog or power speakers. Its job is to deliver a digital signal to a compatible DAC, letting that DAC remain the center of your digital playback system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/AirLens-black-left-side.webp?v=1791661168\" alt=\"PS Audio AirLens\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio AirLens — product view\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eAirLens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour music, your listening interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Roon Ready operation, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, or compatible DLNA software according to your service and network setup. Ethernet offers a wired connection; dual-band Wi-Fi gives placement flexibility. Match the output to your DAC’s capabilities, particularly for DSD and I²S pin compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/hos-ps-audio-airlens-rear.jpg?v=1791668561\" alt=\"PS Audio AirLens rear connections\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePS Audio AirLens — rear connections\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416775409813-setup\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eMake it work in your system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThoughtful setup makes the difference.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect Ethernet or configure Wi-Fi according to the manual. Use the appropriate music-service or playback application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect a DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose coaxial or a compatible I²S connection. AirLens has digital outputs and requires a separate DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transport, output interface, DAC, and playback software must all support the chosen PCM or DSD format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416775409813-specs\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eThe details that matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hos-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003ePS Audio AirLens — key manufacturer specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork bridge \/ digital transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigabit Ethernet; dual-band Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²S via HDMI-style connector; coaxial RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; requires a separate DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum PCM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352.8 kHz \/ 32-bit, subject to output and DAC support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDSD output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough DSD256 over I²S; DoP through DSD128 over coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W × 1.5 H × 7 D in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 lb \/ 2.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAC supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConsumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W typical \/ 10 W maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-note\"\u003eRatings are manufacturer specifications. Check the linked manual for complete operating conditions, regional requirements, and installation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416775409813-faq\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-eyebrow\"\u003eBefore you choose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes AirLens replace my DAC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. AirLens outputs digital audio; your separate DAC performs digital-to-analog conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill every DAC support every listed format?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Available playback formats depend on the output interface, the receiving DAC, and your software or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-section\" id=\"ps-15416775409813-resources\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep researching.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/hos-ps-audio-airlens-owners-guide.pdf?v=1791669589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the manufacturer’s owner’s guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hos-related\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ps-audio-stellargold-dac\"\u003eStellarGold DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ps-audio-pmg-signature-512-dac\"\u003ePMG Signature 512 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cfooter class=\"hos-footer\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLet’s make the whole system work together.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Stereo can help with component matching, connections, and placement. Tell us what you listen to, what you own, and what you want to improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk with House of Stereo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"PS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67679881920661,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":67679881953429,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/AirLens-black-left-side.webp?v=1791661168","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/products\/ps-audio-airlens","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}