{"product_id":"hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac","title":"HIFIMAN EF600 Amplifier and DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFiMAN EF600 is a desktop R2R DAC and headphone amplifier in an elegant, Bauhaus-style tower case, a Red Dot award winner in 2024. Two of HiFiMAN’s own HYMALAYA Pro R2R DACs feed a fully balanced, high-current amplifier with 5.12W per channel, and a full set of connections, USB, coaxial, Bluetooth and analogue XLR and RCA inputs, plus XLR and RCA outputs, lets it work as a DAC, a pure headphone amplifier or a pre-amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791363172\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF600 R2R DAC and headphone amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual HYMALAYA Pro R2R DACs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiFiMAN’s HYMALAYA R2R DAC won a 2022 VGP Gold Technology Award in Japan, and HiFiMAN says the HYMALAYA Pro has an edge over even the venerable PCM1704K: lower distortion, lower noise and extremely low power consumption. With two of them, the EF600 measures 118dB signal-to-noise ratio, 0.0014% minimum distortion, 0.28% at −60dB and 131dB channel separation, better on every count than HiFiMAN’s HM1000 Gold with four PCM1704Ks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-hymalaya.jpg?v=1791363175\" alt=\"The dual HYMALAYA Pro R2R DACs of the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-measure.jpg?v=1791363178\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF600 measurements compared with the HM1000 Gold\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5.12W per channel, fully balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel runs balanced from its DAC through a switch (which also takes the XLR input), buffer, low-pass filter and a four-channel volume attenuator to a dual-channel balanced output, giving a mighty 5.12W per channel. Front indicators show high or low gain, each with NOS or OS, and the input in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-diagram.jpg?v=1791363182\" alt=\"Balanced signal path of the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-lifestyle.jpg?v=1791363185\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF600 with HiFiMAN headphones\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTower design for low noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tower keeps the centre of gravity low and lets heat rise away by convection. A linear power supply with an oxygen-free copper toroidal transformer sits at the base, the high-current amplifier circuit above it, and the HYMALAYA Pro DAC module at the top, under the vents, an optimised thermal layout for a significantly lower noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-tower.jpg?v=1791363189\" alt=\"Inside the tower of the HiFiMAN EF600: transformer, amplifier and DAC module\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-bauhaus.jpg?v=1791363195\" alt=\"The Bauhaus-style industrial design of the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi-res Bluetooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC lets you stream from a phone or tablet. For the best connection, HiFiMAN advises keeping metal objects away from the back of the EF600.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-bluetooth.jpg?v=1791363200\" alt=\"High-resolution Bluetooth on the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front are a 4-pin XLR balanced and a 6.35mm headphone output, with input selectors and the volume control. At the back are USB-B and USB-C, coaxial, XLR balanced and RCA analogue inputs, RCA and XLR outputs for a power amplifier or active speakers, and the Bluetooth antenna. The analogue inputs let the EF600 work as a headphone amplifier for a CD or SACD player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-front.jpg?v=1791363203\" alt=\"Front panel indicators and controls of the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-rear.jpg?v=1791363206\" alt=\"Rear connections of the HiFiMAN EF600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac-photo-size.jpg?v=1791363210\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF600 dimensions\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/HFMEF600_1000x659_66036075-8cc7-478d-957f-11c964fe85f2.jpg?v=1767208966\" alt=\"HiFiMAN EF600 R2R DAC and headphone amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × HiFiMAN HYMALAYA Pro R2R · NOS or OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully balanced, high-current · 5.12W per channel (balanced) · high and low gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR 118dB · THD 0.0014% (minimum) · separation 131dB ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-B · USB-C · coaxial · Bluetooth (LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC) · XLR balanced · RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin XLR and 6.35mm headphone · XLR and RCA line\/pre-amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear supply, toroidal transformer · 100–240V with 115\/230V selector · 45W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104 × 165 × 283mm · about 3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB works without drivers on Windows 11 and macOS; Windows 10 and earlier may need HiFiMAN’s driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the voltage selector underneath matches your mains before first use (230V in the UK).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: EF600, Bluetooth antenna and power cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIFIMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117392863619,"sku":"HFMEF600","price":619.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_fed2b063-8360-4a8b-8b80-8655560c62d4.jpg?v=1767208989","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/hifiman-ef600-amplifier-and-dac","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}