D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit: a revolution in sound amplification
Our non-feedback S-Master technology maintains the purity of digital sound. Our new D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit takes this one step further, enhancing its precision and sound quality with an analog feed-forward amp. The analog amplifier corrects the conversion error caused by switching amplification.
Supported sound formats
Enjoy up to PCM 32 bit/768 kHz and DSD22.4 MHz sound formats.
Φ4.4 mm balanced connection jack
Φ4.4 mm single balanced jack is a new standard for headphone balance connection. Its clear channel separation offers accurate reproduction and wide sound space
Input connections
The amp features several terminals to support a variety of input devices, including Walkman®, TVs and Playstation® consoles
Output connections
The amp utilises a variety of headphone output connections, including both balanced (4.4 mm, 3-pole mini plug x2 & XLR4) and unbalanced (stereo standard plug, stereo mini plug).
Sony Premium Headphone Amplifier with D.A. Hybrid Amplifier Circuit
Headphone amplifier
OUTPUT POWER
Balanced: 1200 mW + 1200 mW (32 ohms 1 kHz 1%) Unbalanced: 300 mW + 300 mW (32 ohms 1 kHz 1%)
IMPEDANCE
12–600 ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
4 Hz–80 kHz (-3 dB)
PLAYING FREQUENCY RANGE
4 Hz-200 kHz
GAIN SWITCH
Yes (High / Low)
Input/Output
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Balanced; Balanced standard (4.4 mm in diameter) 3-pole mini (balanced connection, 3.5 mm in diameter) × 2 XLR4 (balanced 4-pin) Unbalanced; Standard (6.3 mm in diameter) Stereo mini (3.5 mm in diameter)
XLR4 PIN ASSIGNMENT
1:L+, 2:L-, 3:R+, 4:R-
OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT
Walkman® / Xperia™ Input USB-B Input COAXIAL Input OPTICAL Input LINE L/R Input PRE OUT(Variable / Fixed)
Supported audio formats
SAMPLING FREQUENCY/BIT DEPTH
DSD native (up to 22.4 MHz) DSD DoP (up to 11.2 MHz) PCM (up to 768 kHz/32 bit)
WALKMAN®/XPERIATM PORT
PCM 2ch; 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 / 352.8 / 384 kHz (16 / 24 / 32 bit) DSD 2ch Native; 2.8 / 5.6 / 11.2 MHz (1 bit) DSD 2ch DoP; 2.8 / 5.6 MHz (1 bit)
USB TYPE-B PORT
PCM 2ch; 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 / 352.8 / 384 / 705.6 / 768 kHz (16 / 24 / 32 bit) DSD 2ch Native; 2.8 / 5.6 / 11.2 / 22.4 MHz (1 bit) DSD 2ch DoP; 2.8 / 5.6 / 11.2 MHz (1 bit)
COAXIAL INPUT JACK
PCM 2ch; 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (16 / 24 bit)
OPTICAL INPUT JACK
PCM 2ch; 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (16 / 24 bit)
Audio enhancement
DSD REMASTERING ENGINE
Yes (Convert to DSD 11.2 MHz)
8X OVER SAMPLING
Yes
DSEE HX
Yes (Upscale to PCM 384 kHz / 32 bit)
DSEE HX MODE
Standard / Female Vocal / Male Vocal / Percussion / Strings
D.C. PHASE LINEARIZER
Yes
LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Yes
Other
MUSIC PLAYBACK SOFTWARE SUPPORTED
Hi-Res Audio Player / Media Go
DISPLAY DIMMER
Yes (BRIGHT / DARK / DISPLAY OFF)
DETACHABLE POWER CORD
Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS
120 V 50/60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
35W
POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY)
0.3W
AUTO STANDBY
Yes (default: OFF)
REMOTE COMMANDER
Yes
DIMENSIONS W × H × D (MM)
210 mm (W) x 65 mm (H) x 314 mm (D) (including projecting parts and controls)
WEIGHT (KG)
4.4 kg
What's In The Box
- Remote control
- AC power cord (mains lead)
- Digital cable for Walkman®
- USB cable (USB-A/USB-B)
- R03 (size AAA) batteries