Get fantastic sound from your digital audio sourcesHow do you get sound from your PC? If you're still doing it the old fashioned way, by plugging into your computer's headphone jack, then you should definitely know about the Audioengine D1.
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This tiny, outboard digital-to-analog converter simply connects to one of your PC's USB ports, and bypasses your computer's built-in audio circuitry.By processing your digital music files outside the noisy environment of your computer, you'll hear far more dynamic and detailed sound that you can really savor on your headphones, powered speakers, or stereo system. The D1 also includes an optical digital input so you can enjoy similar improvements in sound with your old CD player, network music streamer, set-top box, game console, or almost any other audio device with an optical digital output. Make your headphones sing. The plug-and-play D1 delivers sparkling clear sound from your computer to your headphones, stereo system, or powered speakers (Audioengine A2 speakers shownA pair of good headphones can give you a real taste of high-end audio without breaking the bank. But you're unlikely to find high-end sound coming out of your headphones if you plug them straight into your laptop. That's because most computer manufacturers use low-cost, low-performance circuitry to power their headphone jacks. The headphone amp inside the D1 will quickly spoil you.
The Audioengine D1 DAC is the latest product from a company. If you use the USB input no drivers are required and if your computer has a USB 2.0 port or you have a MacBook Pro or soundcard with Toslink out, you'll be. Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC. The D1 24-bit DAC. D1 is the perfect digital interface between your. Mac or PC plug-and-play, no drivers to install.
It delivers richer, deeper bass and clearer highs while revealing layers of musical detail that ordinary headphone jacks obscure. Easy plug-and-play operationAdding the D1 to a system is simple — just plug it into any USB port on your computer, where it will install itself and be ready for use in a matter of seconds. From there, just plug in your 'phones, or connect the preamp outputs to your powered speakers or stereo and you're done.
The handy volume knob lets you control listening levels for both headphone and preamp outputs. FeaturesOverview: The D1 DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) is designedto connect between your computer's USB port or an optical digital output, and youraudio system or headphones. It can also be used as a portable DAC (soundcard) witha laptop computer. The two signal inputs are a USB Type-B port (USB Type-A to USBType-B cable included) and an optical digital (Toslink) jack. There are two outputs,rear panel analog stereo RCA jacks and a front panel 3.5mm headphone jack. Bothoutputs are controlled by the rotary volume knob on the front panel and the RCAoutputs are muted when headphones are plugged into the front panel mini-jack output.The small switch on the front panel lights when the D1 is turned on. Note: If connecting to a television set's optical output,please make sure that you are able to select PCM as the default optical outaudio format from your television's Audio menu.
Looking to pull audio from a TV that only has toslink audio output option to a wired headphones for my elderly father-in-law. Tried wireless headphones, Bluetooth systems, multiple adapters and this simple box provides toslink digital input and composite rca/headphone out making simple my complicated situation. No more forgetting to charge, re-pare lost Bluetooth connections nor replace weakened adapters connections. Now his Beats keep him connected to the game, news and favorite episodes. John Jan 28, 2016. It might a little in volume, but most of the benefit would be in sound quality. I am using this as a pure headphone amp and using the same headphones get about the same volume straight from my phone as using the amp.
The biggest difference is in the sound quality, especially on the low end, but overall fullness and clarity also. Saves on battery life also.
If it's just a matter of volume, you may check to see if your phone actually has two volume settings: one from the app your using, and then the phone volume itself. Hope that helps.
The Audioengine D1 DAC has a full scale output of 2V RMS. So It is possible to increase the power to your AUX input. Please note that this DAC has 1 USB power/audio input and 1 spdif audio input. Connecting this DAC to your phone through USB audio is possible. You will definitely need an OTG cable for this to work. Android or iOS depending on the kind of phone that you have.
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But not all phones are compatible with this feature and may require purchase of an app. Also connecteding this DAC to your phone powered through USB can cause your phones battery to drain faster. Hope this helps.
The Audioengine converts the digital Toslink signal from my television very adequately into an analog output through good old RCA stereo cable connectors. The sound is rich and clean. It should work fine hooking into your (I'm assuming) analog amp and going through your speakers. But if the CD player is equipped with direct RCA audio outputs, it doesn't seem as if converting a Toslink digital signal from the CD player is going to be any better than just hooking up directly with RCA cables to the amp (and to the speakers attached to it.). Though who knows.
Maybe the converted-to-analog signal via Toslink will end up sounding better than the direct analog signal through the CD's RCA outputs. Nice thing about buying from this source is that returns are straightforward, so if it ends up not working out as you hope for, return it! As long as your cd player is set to pcm 2.0 a standard toslink connection will work flawlessly.This is an amazing and versatile entry-level dac. Highly recommended at its price point. Please note that the Audioengine D1 comes with a power/audio usb cable and still requires a usb port to receive power. In your case, If your cd player has one you can simply plug it in there.
If not you will need a usb power brick rated at least 5v dc 1amp output. Sold separately. (Any usb phone charger will work as long as its rated no less than 1amp). Jeff-As far as I know I have had no negative issues with the Audioengine D1 relative to compatibility with Yosemite.
The unit does a terrific job of bringing digital audio to life for me. I must say that if I leave it plugged into the USB port for several days I may find that there are some strange sounds or silences that may or may not occur in the middle of a musical passage. If I unplug the USB and reconnect, it goes away instantly and does not happen again unless I leave it plugged in for several more days. Is this a Yosemite issue? No idea.good luck,Dennis. I have not even tried the optical input.
I got it mostly for the USB part to be able to listen to music on the computer. However, below is a quote directly from the owners manual which may be useful to you:The D1 can process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits, andany sample rate up to 192KHz. The D1 USB input can accept a USBaudio stream from your computer or other USB source device. The D1optical input can accept optical (PCM stereo) streams from any optical(TOSLINK) source, such as TVs, Apple TV®, DVD/BluRay players, CDplayers, etc.Note: optical sources must be set to PCM Stereo. Joe,I can't definitively say. I do have the product and have been quite happy with it. I have it connected to my computer via standard RJ-45 network cable.
I have it further connected to a pair of Emotiva 4 desktop monitors.From looking at your Blu-Ray player pics online, it appears you have this connector available. I believe it should work. What I would advise it to email Audioengine with the question.
I also believe you can order the device and try with the understanding that you can return it. If I recall Crutchfield allows a return on the product within 30 days.
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Audioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DACAudioengine D1 Premium 24-bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) allows you to bypass your computer's soundcard or headphone output and send audio through USB or optical. D1 is the perfect digital interface between your computer and music system and will improve the sound of ALL your music.VersatileThe D1 accepts inputs from both USB and optical and has outputs for any audio system or headphones. The D1 DAC is the perfect way to get great-sounding music not only from your computer but also from your TV, Apple TV, DVD/BluRay player or CD player. And since it's powered by USB, D1 is also a high-quality portable computer headphone amplifier.Designed for the Computer AudiophileD1 will process digital audio at any bit depth up to 24 bits and any sample rate to 192KHz. With it's high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion the D1 delivers sound quality generally heard only in more expensive DACs. The high-performance headphone output was designed for a wide range of headphones and will satisfy even the most demanding headphone enthusiasts.Easy SetupSetup is easy and no special software is needed, making D1 a true plug-and-play solution.
The D1 outputs connect to any audio system or powered speakers, such as the Audioengine A5+ or A2. Power for the D1 is provided via the USB bus so there is no external power supply to connect.See and Hear the DifferenceAudioengine designers, with their attention to audio quality as well as visual aesthetics, have created a feast for both the eyes and ears. The rounded anodized aluminum case of the D1 reflects traditional Audioengine design and the audio fidelity is typical of Audioengine's commitment to great sound at an affordable price. DAC typeDual Mode USB and Optical (SPDIF)InputsUSB/Optical (SPDIF)OutputsRCA stereo/3.5mm headphoneD/A converterAKM4396Optical receiverCS8416USB controllerTI1020BUSB device classType 1.1 or aboveFull-scale output2.0V RMSOutput impedance10 ohmsPower sourceUSB 5VPower requirements5V DC, 200mAUSB power filtering2-stage redundant regulationSNR(DC to 20 kHz) 110dBTHD+N(1kHz FS 96kS/s).
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