Sony - Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier - Silver
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Description
Features
Approximately 148mW + 148mW output power @ 8 ohms, 10% distortion
Plus 80mW + 80mW @ 32 ohms, 1% distortion and 26mW + 26mW @ 300 ohms, 10% distortion.
Supports up to 192kHz/24-bit PCM audio file formats
To provide high-resolution audio through your connected headphones.
Wolfson DAC
With an LME49860 operational amplifier offers a clear signal with ultralow distortion, low noise and a high slew rate. A high-bandwidth TPA6120 headphone amplifier helps minimize noise and offers more than 120dB dynamic range.
2-position, side-mounted gain switch
Lets you optimize the amplifier output level to match headphone impedances ranging from 8 ohms to 600 ohms.
Internal asynchronous USB 2.0 clock
Accurately converts digital signals to analog and helps reduce timing inaccuracies, resulting in pure audio with minimal distortion.
Compact aluminum enclosure
Helps protect the internal circuitry from outside interference. Alloy bumpers safeguard the volume knob from external impact.
2 micro USB Type-B inputs
Allow you to connect your PC, Walkman or Xperia device. Comes with digital cables for both Walkman and Xperia.
USB Type-A input
Lets you connect your Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®.
Stereo mini jack
Makes it easy to plug in your headphones.
Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
What's Included
Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Digital Walkman cable, digital Xperia cable, micro USB cable
2 silicone belts
Owner's manual
General
- Product NamePortable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
- BrandSony
- Model NumberPHA1A
Features
- Number Of Headphone Jacks0
- Number Of Inputs0
- Number of Outputs0
Connectivity
- Input(s)USB
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor90 days limited
Other
- UPC027242886759
Customer reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
(3 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really enriched the sound. Use with my Bose headphones and it’s a great pairing. Hearing tones and sound I never heard via regular speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Does not support Windows 10
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this on Best Buy's site with employee discount for $200. Really wanted this to go with my collection of headphones and my new V-Moda M100. BUT, I could not get this thing to install drivers on any computer with Win 10 running on it. After much frustration having installed every other driver related to the device that could be installed, I finally contacted Sony Video/Audio -- which by the way, is under a contractor -- and Kathleen told me that there was no support with Win 10 and that a new driver was still in testing and it was unknown when the driver would be released. That's it, nothing else. Point-blank. Despite the site stating that Win 10 came with the driver compatability natively as with Mac OS. I have Mac OS as well, but I don't care so much. I wanted to use it with my computer. That said, some of the good. Works great with my phones (OnePlus, iPhone) though the device is too small to be properly secured with the included rubber bands to the OnePlus. Sounds very good actually. Listened a bit just to make sure that the device worked and then compared it to the phone's native headphone output; a night and day difference in sound. Jumping back to my computer made me even more upset, because now I wasn't getting that sound fidelity with my PC and made me more anxious to get it to work. I was originally going to get an Objective2 from either Mayflower Electronics or JDS labs, but seeing that they cost the same full retail and with the discount, it made it a no-brainer to try the Sony. I would really like to try the Sony LOL, but that's not going to be the case. A timeframe could not be given by Kathleen and considering how popular these things are, I don't see them toiling away at getting a new driver out there pronto. I will say this, it does appear that if one has a previous version of Windows with a compatible driver and then upgrades to Win 10, the driver and device will be compliant. You're free to try.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ATTDUDE, we sincerely apologize for the confusion. We do have drivers available which can be found here: https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=PHA1A&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab. A generic driver can also be used as an alternative and can be downloaded in this link: https://esupport.sony.com/swu/10962/US Best regards, -Mark
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great dac
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This will revel.all music has to offer.it can make computers.sound even better.than what come with the computer built in.I love it
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionIs this dac amplifier compatible with all headphones
Asked by Sony.
- A:Answer Hi Sony, make sure that the headphones have a 3-pole stereo mini plug. The unit supports only a 3-pole stereo mini plug. Do not connect other plugs. It may cause a malfunction. Thanks! ^Ron
Answered by SonyListens
Q: Questionè compatibile con windows phone?
Asked by ciucas.
- A:Answer Si', con USB cable.
Answered by TerenceR63
Q: QuestionCould this replace a hearing aid, using ear phones? Does it recharge by electric power?
Asked by adrian.
- A:Answer Hi adrian, This rechargeable device will not replace the hearing aid. This will amplify the audio signal to your headphones. Thanks, >Joffrey
Answered by SonyListens