{"product_id":"hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"HiFiMAN EF500 DAC \u0026 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFiMAN EF500 is a slim, upright desktop DAC and headphone amplifier with support for streaming, which doubles as a headphone stand. It uses HiFiMAN’s HYMALAYA LE R2R DAC, plays up to 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512, and gives 4.5W per channel into 32Ω balanced. Play from a NAS, stream from your favourite apps, or use it as a traditional USB or coaxial DAC and amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791371601\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF500 DAC and headphone amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHYMALAYA LE R2R DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiFiMAN says its HYMALAYA R2R DAC surpasses the venerable Burr-Brown PCM1704K, with lower distortion, lower noise and extremely low power consumption. HiFiMAN grades its LE modules by distortion: the best 10% (THD under 0.0015%) go to the EF1000 DAC, the next 40% to the EF600 and Serenade, and the remaining 50% (THD 0.0017–0.0028%) to the EF500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-bins.jpg?v=1791371604\" alt=\"How HiFiMAN grades HYMALAYA LE DAC modules for the EF1000, EF600, Serenade and EF500\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4.5W balanced output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel’s DAC feeds a switch (for the XLR line inputs), a buffer and a low-pass filter, then a four-channel volume attenuator and a dual-channel balanced output stage, for 4.5W per channel into 32Ω balanced or 1.32W single-ended, enough to drive demanding headphones from the 4-pin XLR or 6.35mm socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-block.jpg?v=1791371608\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF500 balanced block diagram\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA headphone stand and amplifier in one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang your headphones on the EF500 itself. Its slim vertical case fits beside a computer, streamer or listening chair without taking up much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-standamp.jpg?v=1791371613\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF500 used as a headphone stand\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree ways to listen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS:\u003c\/strong\u003e play files directly from a NAS on your network, controlled from a phone or tablet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e stream music from your favourite apps on a phone or tablet over your network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC and amp:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect a computer or other source by USB or coaxial. Download HiFiMAN’s USB driver from hifiman.com\/services for Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-options.jpg?v=1791371617\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF500 listening options: NAS, apps, USB and coaxial\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front are a four-position function switch (gain and NOS\/OS filter settings), the volume control, a 6.35mm single-ended and a 4-pin XLR balanced headphone output. On the back are left and right XLR balanced and RCA line outputs, a network connector for streaming, USB-C, USB-B and coaxial inputs, a coaxial \/ NET+USB function switch, the power switch and the power socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-front.jpg?v=1791371622\" alt=\"Front panel of the HiFiMAN EF500\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-rear.jpg?v=1791371625\" alt=\"Rear panel of the HiFiMAN EF500\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiFiMAN HYMALAYA LE R2R · PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin XLR balanced: 4.5W per channel @ 32Ω · 6.35mm single-ended: 1.32W per channel @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR balanced · RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C · USB-B · coaxial · network (NAS and app streaming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N 0.0025% (line out, -8dB) · channel separation 131dB ±3dB · SNR 117dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–120V or 220–230V AC, 45W max · about 3.37kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-final.jpg?v=1791371630\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF500 on a desk\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows may need HiFiMAN’s USB driver, from hifiman.com\/services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an order-on-demand item: we order it in when you place your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: EF500, power cable and documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIFIMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725106631043,"sku":"HFMEF500","price":459.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier-1.jpg?v=1790785760","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/hifiman-ef500-dac-headphone-amplifier","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}