EarMen Angel Balanced Portable DAC / Headphone Amplifier

Experience the ultimate portable audio solution with EarMen Angel, a fully balanced Hi-Res DAC and headphone amplifier that offers exceptional performance on the go. Designed to deliver powerful and pristine audio, Angel ensures you can enjoy high-resolution music wherever you are.

Angel is a fully balanced device, maintaining the integrity of the audio signal from the DAC to the headphone output. With no additional capacitors or components in the signal path to introduce distortion, the sound reproduction is nothing short of captivating.

Featuring the ESS DAC ES9038Q2M, Angel sets new standards in audio performance. With excellent Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD + N) characteristics, it outshines its competitors. Combined with the latest XMOS USB receiver, Angel is capable of decoding up to 768 kHz / 32-bit PCM, DSD256 via DoP, and MQA Studio, ensuring you have access to every detail of your music library.

Angel features an impressive 120 dB dynamic range, bringing your music to life with a level of realism akin to a live performance. The device boasts a linear power supply with ultra-low noise, ensuring a pristine and transparent sound signature.

Equipped with a robust two-cell battery (2 x 3000 mAh), EarMen Angel provides extended listening sessions without worrying about battery life. With a charging time of under 3 hours, you can quickly recharge and enjoy uninterrupted music playback. The separate DATA and USB charging ports allow Angel to operate continuously while on the charger, ensuring you can enjoy your music all day long.

Activate the Gain + mode to unleash even more power, volume, and dynamic sound. This option offers precise volume control, making Angel compatible with both sensitive and insensitive headphones.

In addition, Angel offers a range of headphone output options, allowing you to choose the one that suits your preferences. Whether you prefer the convenience of a 3.5 mm single-ended output or the superior audio performance of a balanced 4.4 mm output. Angel can also serve as a preamp for your home audio system. The line-out option provides the versatility to connect Angel to your amplifier or other audio devices.

Features

• Portable DAC / Headphone Amp.
• ES9038Q2M DAC chip.
• Fully balanced design.
• Balanced line out option.
• DXD Up to 768 kHz.
• PCM Up to 768 kHz.
• DSD @ 256 DoP / Native DSD 512.
• MQA Rendering OFS, MQA, MQA Studio.

Specifications

• Inputs: USB-C Data, USB-C Charging, S/PDIF, COAX/TOS
• Outputs: 3.5 mm Single End, 4.4 mm Balanced
• Battery 2 x Li-Po 3000 mAh
• Supply: Use 5V >= 2A adapter
• Dimensions (L x H x W): 152 x 27 x 66 mm
• Weight: 340 g

Included

• 1 x EarMen Angel.
• 1 x USB-C Charging Cable.
• 1 x Documentation.

More Information

• Angel, by EarMen