Neutron HiFi™ DAC V1 (aka Virtuoso 1) is a hi-res audiophile-grade USB DAC, Headphone Amp and Preamp with advanced on-board DSP - PEQ, Crossfeed, Frequency Response Correction (FRC), Adaptive Loudness Compensation (ALC), Surround, Lossless Balance. It blends portability, performance and versatility of use. It is one of the highest precision and musical USB DACs in its class proven by various reviews. Technical excellence is proved by highly acclaimed Audio Science Review forum. Check out full device description on its dedicated page.

Audio format capabilities:

• PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz
• DSD64 - DSD256 (Native DSD and DoP)

DSP capabilities: 

• 10-40 band per-channel Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) with Presets
• Crossfeed
• Frequency Response Correction (FRC, AutoEq headset profiles)
• Adaptive Loudness Compensation (ALC)
• Surround (Ambiophonics R.A.C.E)
• Automatic Gain Correction (AGC) for In-line Microphone

Key features:

• In-line Microphone support with mic-specific DSP
• Power efficient design, does not waste battery of mobile device
• Fully verified, including all PCM and DSD modes
• Cross-platfrom, glitch-free with any USB host
• Fully configurable by NConfigurator app on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, from anywhere with Web-app
• Game consoles compatible with dedicated UAC1 mode: Sony PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch 1/2, etc

DAC V1 offers unparalleled flexibility. Use it as a high-precision Preamp to drive your amplifier, or connect your headphones or IEMs directly for immersive listening. Built on a foundation of audiophile expertise with Neutron Music Player development, the DAC V1 offers exceptional sound quality and performance.

DAC V1 draws as little power as possible from your host device, so it won't drain your mobile device's battery and will provide long listening sessions. It is designed to provide a full-bodied sound image and experience, because you are not listening to simple sine waves, but to the music, which is a complex, dynamically changing signal! It is confirmed by various reviews and DAC V1 satisfied users.

DAC V1 is a perfect blend of portability and performance. Its compact design belies its powerful capabilities, which can be fine-tuned with the NConfigurator app.

Consider protecting your device with Neutron HiFi™ Case for DAC V1.

We recommend using DAC V1 with Neutron HiFi™ USB Cables for the best performance.

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Specification

Function

USB-C™ to 3.5 mm headphone jack audiophile audio adapter with extended DSP functionality

Controller

NXP K-Series

DAC chip

ES9219Q

Digital Input

USB-C port

Analog Output

3.5 mm single-ended headphone jack (24K Gold-plated)

Output Level

2 Vrms, 1 Vrms (optional via NConfigurator)

Output Impedance

< 0.5Ω

Frequency Response

Analog performance: 0-300 kHz (all frequency components 0-192 kHz are passed without attenuation at max PCM frequency 384 kHz)

USB Audio

Asynchronous (advanced USB transfer speed regulation)

Audio Clock

2X ultra-low phase noise SPXO: 45.1584 Mhz [44.1, 88.2, 176.4, 352.8 kHz], 49.152 Mhz [48, 96, 192, 384 kHz]

Channels

2 (Stereo)

PCM Bits

16, 24, 32

PCM Frequency

44100, 48000, 88150, 96000, 176400, 191500, 352800, 384000

Native DSD

64, 128, 256

DSD over PCM (DoP)

64, 128

DSP engine 

• Parametric EQ (10-40 bands, per channel), Graphic EQ mode with presets
• Adaptive Loudness Compensation (ALC)
• Frequency Response Correction (FRC) with AutoEq database
• Crossfeed
• Surround (Ambiophonics R.A.C.E.)
• Lossless Balance
• Effects Chaining

Headset Microphone

Supported (CTIA)

Headset Buttons

Supported (Play/Pause, Stop, Next/Previous Track, Voice Command, Volume +/-)

Media Controls

Accelerometer: 2 customizable actions (double tap top/bottom or left/right side)

OLED Display

Yes, with automatically rotating indication

Compatibility

USB Audio 1 (UAC1) / USB Audio 2 (UAC2), Apple iPhone/iPad requires Lightning to USB Camera Adapter for devices with Apple Lightning port, game consoles (Sony PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch 1/2) via UAC1 mode

Firmware Update

Supported (OTA via Configurator utility)

Color

Silver or Iron Grey

Dimensions

50 x 19.9 x 9.6 mm (L x W x H)

Weight

13 gr

Package

Includes device unit only, does not not include USB cable or leather case.

Get more details on device's product page.