Audioengine is one of my favorite brands. For me it all started with their petite A2 speakers ($199/pair), and then I gushed over their P4 speakers ($249/pair). But Audioengine isn’t the sort of company that reinvents its line every year or two. No, they invest a lot of time into designing great products, and then let them be. The A2 and P4 are still in the line, and are still stellar.
I was smitten with the new Audioengine D1 USB DAC/headphone amp ($169) as soon as I plugged it in. It’s a USB powered device, so there are no batteries or power supplies; just hook up a USB cable to a computer, plug in your headphones and you’re good to go. Nice. The DAC supports up to 192kHz sample rates via the optical digital input, and 96kHz with USB. Both inputs handle up to 24-bit resolution. The D1 is a little thing, just 3.5x4x1 inches and weighs about a pound. Build quality feels solid, and I love the looks of the understated design.
But wait, there’s more, the D1 also has a pair of audiophile grade RCA outputs on
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