The X1 DAC and headphone amplifier from Alpha Design Labs is a true Audiophile product with Hi-Res 24/192 decoding and top quality amplifier and OP Amp components. Beautifully and stylishly designed and created with cutting edge Japanese craftsmanship. Enjoy a warm and smooth yet detailed sound from even your highest resolution music files.
Made for portable audio with iOS Devices and audiophile PC and Mac audio.
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Headphone listening is an intimate sonic experience and most enthusiasts employ headphone amplifiers and a good pair of headphones. The headphone amplifier determines the quality of sound in hand with the headphones.
The X1 is small, discrete but highly specified with inputs supporting iOS digital at up to 16/48 via APPLE MFI certified USB Cable for iPod, iPhone, iPad devices. The X1 also runs 24/192 SPDIF with high-resolution files from PC via the PC’s USB output. There are an analogue line-level 4-pin 3.5mm input and a 4-pin 3.5mm output for headphones in the 12-600 ohm range. The 4-pin input supports 3.5mm Remote and Mic Earphones. The 3.5mm TOSLINK optical output delivers USB source signal up to 24/192. There’s a convenient GND TRRS switch making it easy to change from one 4-pin set of headphones to another.
While the ADL X1 is certainly small enough to be portable and convenient, it’s also loaded with innovative features such as:
The portable audio enthusiast will also appreciate the X1’s long battery life. While the battery in the X1 lasts approximately 7.5 hours after a full charge, it can be completely recharged in around 4 to 5 hours. That provides an exceptional amount of flexibility for playback while on the go. Downtime and scheduling concerns will be minimised.
The ADL X1 is a truly versatile portable headphone amplifier and DAC. It’s flexible enough to be used in a countless number of applications, it’s small enough to fit just about anywhere and the sound quality is extraordinary. You’ll appreciate the signature Furutech sound in every component offered by ADL – smooth yet detailed and focused. The ADL X1 is clearly an example of innovative Japanese design at the cutting edge of technology. Are you ready for it?
| Digital-Analogue-Conversion Chip | High-performance ESS-ES9023 24-bit/192kHz DAC chip |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Chip | Maxim MAX9724C Power IC, Low-RF Direct-Drive Stereo Headphone Amplifier with 1.8V compatible shutdown |
| USB Controller | USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) compliant supporting 8/16/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz sampling rates |
| OP AMP | Texas Instruments LMV832 Dual 3.3 MHz EMI-Hardened Low-Power CMOS OP AMP |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 95.5 dB (32 ohm) , 98.1 dB (56 ohm) , 101.6 dB (300 ohm), 102.1 dB (600 ohm) |
| Max Headphone Output Levels (at 1%THD 1KHz) | 34mW (12 ohm), 60mW (16 ohm), 82mW (32 ohm), 86mW (56 ohm), 36mW (300 ohm), 19mW (600 ohm) |
| Charge Time | Approx. 7 hours (DC 5V, 0.5A USB bus power) |
| Music Playback Time | Up to 7.5 hours when fully charged |
| Size | 68(W) x 118(D) x 16.5(H)mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
