Furutech ADL X1 Headphone Amplifier

OVERVIEW

Headphone listening is an intimate sonic experience and most enthusiasts employ headphone amplifiers and a good pair of ‘phones– like the ADL H118! 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’s an analog 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 ‘phones to another.

CONNECTIVITY

• USB mini-B socket for USB A output from PCs and charging battery
• USB A socket for iDevice output via APPLE MFI-certified USB cable
• Headphone and Analog out-1 front 4-pin 3.5mm connector for headphones and analog output
• Headphone and Analog out-2 rear 3-pin combined 3.5mm connector for headphones
• Line input 4-pin: 3.5mm phone jack for analog input switched
• Mini-optical connector output

FEATURES

• High-performance 24-bit/192kHz XMOS USB and ESS-ES9023 DAC chip
• Digital Inputs For iOS , PCs • Superb Sound!
• DD Converter 3.5mm TOSLINK optical output
• Supports ASIO and Asynchronous mode
• Goes Anywhere , Stacks Easily
• Elegant Appearance
• Low Jitter
• Stacks easily
• Fits in the palm of your hand
• Enjoy music anywhere
• Beautifully-finished aluminum and ABS plastic casing
• Doesn’t draw power from connected iDevice’s battery
• Headphone and output can connect to home stereo system
• Line input improves sound of portable analog audio sources