The aune N7 DAC Edition is equipped with two Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips, enabling support for high-resolution audio streams up to PCM 32bit 384kHz and DSD256. Whether streaming from high-quality platforms or playing local files via the USB-C input, this DAC ensures an exceptional listening experience with remarkable clarity and detail. Not only that it makes a fantastic headphone amplifier making this a very versatile piece of affordable top quality equipment.
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Discrete Class A Balanced Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier DAC 2xCS43198 6570mW 32 Ohm 32bit 384kHz DSD256
With its N7 DAC Edition, Aune offers us a versatile device that doubles as a DAC as well as a powerful, discreet, fully balanced Class A headphone amplifier-preamplifier. It's based on a combination of JFET transistors for headphone amplification, an independent Class A preamplifier function and R2R volume control for optimal audio signal processing. The use of JFET transistors delivers a warm, smooth sound that will delight tube enthusiasts.
On the DAC side, two Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips enable it to support high-resolution streams up to PCM 32bit 384kHz and DSD256, so you can enjoy the best of streaming platforms or very high-quality local files via a USB-C input.
Add to this an attractive 3" color display and a user-friendly interface for a pleasant listening experience and easy device control. In terms of connectivity, the N7 is well equipped with RCA and balanced XLR inputs, two 6.35mm jack and balanced 4.4mm jack headphone outputs, and two preamplified RCA and balanced XLR outputs.
The aune N7 DAC Edition features two Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips, enabling it to support sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 384kHz and DSD256 via its USB input. This will enable you to enjoy high-resolution files via streaming platforms or locally for the most engaging listening experience.
Aune N7 DAC Edition: JFET transistors for a warm sound
The use of JFET transistors in the N7 offers a sound similar to that of tubes. They provide a soft, warm sound signature, while optimising signal processing as it enters the device.
aune N7 DAC Edition: R2R volume control
The aune N7 DAC Edition features no less than 2 JRC volume control chips paired with AOPs to form a balanced 4-channel volume control. This offers extremely precise volume control with high stability between left and right channels.
aune N7 DAC Edition: a powerful headphone amplifier
By adjusting the gain, the N7 DAC EDITION delivers the output power needed to drive headphones and IEMs with impedance's from 16 to 600 Ohms without difficulty. In fact, with a high-gain 32-ohm load, it can deliver up to 6570mW of power.
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aune N7 DCA EDITION headphone output power
Load impedance Unbalanced headphone output Balanced headphone output
32 ohm 1900mW 6570mW
300 ohm 213mW 750mW
600 ohm 106mW 370mW
Aune N7 power output
The N7 DAC Edition boasts a 3" color screen, a user-friendly interface and a remote control for remote control of device functions.
Technical characteristics
Specifications
Product type DAC
Headphone amplifier
Preamplifier
DAC Chip 2x CS43198
Inputs 1x Single-ended RCA input
1x Balanced XLR input
1x USB-C
Outputs 1x 6.35mm single-ended headphone output
1x 4.4mm balanced headphone output
1x Single-ended RCA line output
1x Balanced XLR line output
Supported sample rates PCM up to 32bit 384kHz
DSD up to DSD256
Input/output impedance
RCA input impedance 10kΩ
RCA output impedance 200Ω
XLR input impedance 22kΩ
XLR output impedance 100Ω
Headphone outputs: 6.35mm jack, 4.4mm balanced jack 1Ω
6.35mm headphone output measures
Frequency response (20Hz-80kHz) ±0.05dB
THD+N < 0.0004% @ 1kHz
SNR > 105dB @ 600Ω
Crosstalk < -100db @ 1khz 600Ω
4.4mm headphone output measures
Frequency response (20Hz-80kHz) ±0.05dB
THD+N < 0.0004% @ 1kHz
SNR > 105dB @ 600Ω
Crosstalk < -100db @ 1khz 600Ω
Gain-dependent output power
6.35mm headphone output (low gain) 570mW @ 32Ω
190mW @ 100Ω
130mW @ 150Ω
79mW @ 250Ω
66mW @ 300Ω
42mW @ 470Ω
33mW @ 600Ω
Balanced 4.4mm headphone output (low gain) 2150mW @ 32Ω
720mW @ 100Ω
500mW @ 150Ω
316mW @ 250Ω
270mW @ 300Ω
172mW @ 470Ω
135mW @ 600Ω
6.35mm headphone output (high gain) 1900mW @ 32Ω
616mW @ 100Ω
416mW @ 150Ω
252mW @ 250Ω
213mW @ 300Ω
136mW @ 470Ω
106mW @ 600Ω
Balanced 4.4mm headphone output (high gain) 6570mW @ 32Ω
2190mW @ 100Ω
1500mW @ 150Ω
900mW @ 250Ω
750mW @ 300Ω
480mW @ 470Ω
370mW @ 600Ω
General
Dimensions 208 x 160 x 83mm
Color Black
Package 1x Aune N7 DAC EDITION
1x 6.35mm jack to 3.5mm jack adapter
1x AC adapter and power cord
1x Remote control
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