Features (from CEntrance site)
- Works with: Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux: laptops, phones and tablets
- Supported by most playback apps as USB audio device, up to 32-bit/384kHz
- Balanced Bluetoothimplementation allows to go wireless with high fidelity
- VelvetSound™ AKM AK4493 D/A converter for lowest levels of noise and THD
- Digital volume controlresults in perfect level tracking between channels
- Hybrid Power Systemisolates sensitive circuitry from noise and interference
- Battery Supplyreconditions wall power to deliver clean signal to your headphones
- The exclusive Stamina Modere-configures the power supply for longer battery life
- Total of 8 amplifiers inside: 4 on the cool side and 4 on the hot side outputs
- Two balanced + two unbalanced headphone jacks support up to 4 headphones
- Balanced outputs: 4-pin Neutrik on the hot side and a 2.5 mm jack on the cool side
- Unbalanced outputs: 1/4″ jack on the hot side and a 3.5 mm jack on the cool side
- Precision, 12-step Stereo VU metershows how loud your music is mastered
- Meter brightnessis adjustable from night mode (invisible) to daylight visible levels
- Dual USB C jacksavoid draining your phone’s battery, allow charging while listening
- Internal battery charges from any standard 5V/2.4A USB chargeror from a laptop
- Dual band EQadds punch and sheen to highlight your favorite headphones
- Gain Range switchallows to seamlessly transition from IEMs to big overhead cans
- Aircraft-grade, anodized aluminum chassis for scratch protection and durability
Technical Specifications (from CEntrance site)
ANALOG SPECS
Freq. Response | 20 Hz…20 kHz ±0.2 dB |
THD+N | 0.0063% (0 dBFS, 1kHz, under load) |
Noise Floor | 6 µV RMS (A-wtd), max gain |
Output Power, XLR | 1.6 W (max total, 75Ω) |
Output Power, ¼” | 532 mW (max total, 32Ω) |
Output Power 2.5mm | 360 mW (max total, 47Ω) |
Output Power 3.5mm | 130 mW (max total, 32Ω) |
Max Level, XLR | 6.1 V rms / +17.9 dBu |
Max Level, ¼” | 3.1 V rms / +12 dBu |
Max Level, 2.5 mm | 2.9 V rms / +11.5 dBu |
Max Level, 3.5 mm | 1.5 V rms / +5.5 dBu |
Output Impedance, XLR | 2.5 Ohm |
Output Impedance, 1/4″ | 2 Ohm |
Output Impedance, 2.5 mm | 0.3 Ohm |
Output Impedance, 3.5 mm | 0.5 Ohm |
Supported Headphones | 8…600 Ohm, practically any headphone made |
Gain Switch | 20 dB pad (set low for IEM) |
DIGITAL SPECS
Resolution, USB | 24-bit, 32-bit |
Sample Rate, USB | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz + DSD |
Clocking | Two custom, mil-spec clocks, 10 ppm precision, 1 ps jitter |
Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Linux, PC. Driver not required for Windows 10 |
USB Input | USB-C, fully compatible with USB 3.1 |
Bluetooth specs | Balanced audio: APTX, AAC, MP3, SBC |
GENERAL SPECS
Number of Outputs | 4 total (2 Balanced (XLR and 2.5 mm) and 2 Unbalanced (1/4″ and 3.5mm) |
Number of Amplifiers | 8 total (4 on the Cool side, 4 on the Hot side) |
Headphone Amp | Custom, Class A, AmpExtreme™ technology with bipolar power supplies |
Battery Run time | Bluetooth input: 11 HRS, USB input: 8 HRS (Stamina Mode ON, 4 amps active) |
Battery Run time | Bluetooth input: 8 HRS, USB input: 5 HRS (STAMINA Mode OFF, 8 amps active) |
Charge time | ~4.5 hours using a 2.4A USB charger |
DC Charging | +5 V from USB adapter, such as iPad charger. 2 A or more recommended |
Analog Power | Battery-isolated, ±10 V analog power supply rails with microsecond transient
response time |
Internal Power Supplies | Eight independent, high-efficiency switch-mode power supplies |
LED Level Meter | Full-wave rectified, precision-calibrated, Professional LED Meter with
brightness control |
Chassis Material | Aircraft-grade aluminum, hard-anodized for scratch resistance, black |
Rechargeable Battery | Li-Polymer with Japanese chemical formulation for long lasting power |
Unit Dimensions | 121 mm (4.76″) (L), 70 mm (2.76″) (W), 36 mm (1.42″) (H) |
Unit Weight | 250 grams (8.9 ounces) |
Box Dimensions | 161 mm (6.33″) (L), 111 mm (4.37″) (W), 42 mm (1.65″) (H) |
Box Weight | 455 grams (1 lb) |
Included accessories | Quick Start Guide, Velvet pouch, rubber feet, SIM card tool for switches,
USB-C Cable for charging or USB audio. |
Norman W Katz
Fabulous amp dac! Swiss Army knife of portable gear, solid build does everything
Promised!
zolom
How is the CEntrance hifi m8 v2 compared against the iFi iDSD Diablo?
Thanks