Fostex HP-A8C 32-Bit Digital Audio Converter and Headphone Amplifier (Discontinued)

Fostex HP-A8C 32-Bit Digital Audio Converter and Headphone Amplifier (Discontinued)

Name: Fostex HP-A8C 32-Bit Digital Audio Converter and Headphone Amplifier (Discontinued)
Brand: Fostex
SKU: AMX-FOSTEX-HP-A8C
Price: 999.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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HP-A8C

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HP-A8C

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The Fostex HP-A8C is Fostex's flagship 32bit DAC / Headphone Amplifier model and features finely designed Analog and Digital circuitries as well as the epoch-making DSD audio playback function.

Description

Housed in a gorgeous enclosure featuring glass front panel and black side panel, the HP-A8C is set to spark the interest of both high-end headphone users as well as PC audio makers, professionals and enthusiasts.

Partner with the new TH-900, premium headphones for excellent results.

Features

High fidelity 32bit D/A converter (Asahi Kasei's AK4399) and all discrete analog circuitry headphone amplifier.
Complies with USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 32bit / 192kHz (24bit on Windows).
Asynchronous mode by highly precise TCXO (Temperature Compensated Cristal Oscillator) clock.
Highly precise level adjustment by an electronic volume designed for audio equipment.
Large capacity toroidal power transformer.
Built-in SD (SDHC) card drive for epoch-making DSD file (DSF format) reproduction in addition to the firmware update.
Selectable between the internal clock and the external clock (except for USB and SD card).
Built-in up-sampling function of x 2 and x4.
Digital Filter selection between the conventional "sharp roll-off" and the "minimum delay" developed by Asahi Kasei to eliminate pre-echo.
Direct Out mode bypassing the volume control circuit.
Variable headphone amplifier's gain from 0dB to -12dB by 0.5dB step for perfect match with any type of headphones.
Various inputs including USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical (x2) and analog RCA.
A dedicated Remote Controller is supplied.
Beautiful white Organic LED for the display.

Specifications

USB port sampling frequency	up to 32bit/192kHz (24bit on Windows)
Interface	USB high speed
Digital (Optical) Connector x 2	Optical, square
Format	S/PDIF (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
Digital (Coaxial) Connector	RCA Pin
Format	S/PDIF (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
Analog Connector	RCA Pin (L, R)
Phones 1,2 Connector	Stereo phone
Max Output	700mW (32-ohm loaded)
Opt load Impedance	16 ohm – 600 ohm
THD	Less than 0.002% at 1kHz, 32-ohm loaded, 100mW
Frequency response	10Hz - 80kHz +-0.3dB
Analog Connector	RCA Pin
Opt load impedance	More than 10k ohm
THD	Less than 0.002% at 1kHz
Frequency response	10Hz - 80kHz +-0.3dB
Digital Connector	Optical, square
Format	S/PDIF
Power Consumption	24 W
Power Consumption	24 W
Dimensions	213mm(W) x 78mm(H) x 314mm(D)
Weight	8.26 lbs Approx. (3.75kgs)