Device Type: 24/192-capable USB Digital to Analog Converter/Headphone Amplifier/USB to S/PDIF Converter (24/96) Input: mini USB (Audio Class 2.0) Output: (2) 3.5mm jack 1 fixed (2v RMS)/optical output, 1 variable (130mW into 16Ω) Dimensions : 102 x 32 x 18mm (4.0 x 1.25 x 0.7in) Weight: 50g (1.76oz) Availability: through Authorized Dealers Price: $299.00
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Meridian Enters the Fray
The USB bus-powered Meridian Explorer is a small, portable 24/192-capable asynchronous USB DAC, headphone amp, and it can also function as a 24/96 USB to S/PDIF converter. There's a mini USB input on one side of its oval tubular extruded aluminum body and two 3.5mm outputs on the other. One of those outputs is fixed and is meant to connect to your hi-fi while also doubling as a 24/96 mini Toslink output. The other 3.5mm output is variable and meant for driving headphones. Based on listening impressions, I'd say the Meridian Explorer is damn well capable of driving you to musical distraction. And it does so for $299.00. Welcome to the beautiful and competitive world of computer audio.
Device Type: 24/192-capable USB Digital to Analog Converter/Headphone Amplifier/USB to S/PDIF Converter (24/96)