{"product_id":"hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"HiFiMAN Goldenwave Serenade DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFiMAN Goldenwave Serenade is a DAC, Class A headphone amplifier, preamplifier and network streamer in one desktop unit. HiFiMAN’s own HYMALAYA PRO R2R DAC handles the conversion, a wired network connection plays music from a NAS or your apps at up to 768kHz or DSD512, and the balanced outputs deliver 4,000mW into 32Ω, enough for everything from everyday dynamic headphones to demanding planars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791372302\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Serenade with HYMALAYA PRO R2R DAC\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHYMALAYA PRO R2R DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of an off-the-shelf DAC chip, HYMALAYA PRO uses HiFiMAN’s own resistor-ladder design, equivalent to two Burr-Brown PCM1704K chips in a balanced connection. A new FPGA algorithm and 0.01% precision resistors give performance that HiFiMAN says surpasses the PCM1704 in every way, with THD of 0.0012% at -6dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-inside.jpg?v=1791372306\" alt=\"Inside the HiFiMAN Serenade: streaming core, HYMALAYA PRO DAC, LPF, transformer and Class A amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA pure signal path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA legendary FET operational amplifier with a discrete-component low-pass filter gives detailed, high-precision, low-noise sound, and the signal path has no coupling capacitors, removing the nonlinear distortion of electrolytic capacitors for pure, full-range output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass A headphone amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier is a Class A design with a precisely matched, fully discrete transistor circuit, so it inherits the noble tone of HiFiMAN’s Prelude amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-classa.jpg?v=1791372309\" alt=\"Class A headphone amplifier circuit of the HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA powerful supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50W toroidal transformer with a high-quality full-band iron core, wound with oxygen-free copper, works with nearly 30,000µF of filter capacitance and a multi-stage, multi-channel, low-noise, high-speed regulator circuit for pure, fast power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-transformer.jpg?v=1791372315\" alt=\"The 50W toroidal transformer of the HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgradable digital module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLAN, USB (XMOS XU316), coaxial and optical inputs feed the HYMALAYA PRO converter; an output selector then sends the signal to the DAC outputs (4.5V XLR, 2.2V RCA), the variable preamp outputs or the balanced Class A headphone amplifier (4-pin XLR, 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm). An RCA analogue input is also included. The digital module can be upgraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-module.jpg?v=1791372320\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Serenade upgradable digital module and signal path\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMany ways to listen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS:\u003c\/strong\u003e bridge to play files stored on a local NAS drive, controlled from a phone or tablet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e stream 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 use optical, coaxial, USB or the RCA analogue input. Windows computers need HiFiMAN’s USB driver, from hifiman.com\/services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e drive active speakers or a power amplifier directly from the XLR or RCA outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-options.jpg?v=1791372326\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Serenade listening options\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-front.jpg?v=1791372329\" alt=\"Front panel of the HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-rear.jpg?v=1791372332\" alt=\"Rear panel of the HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiFiMAN HYMALAYA PRO R2R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs and formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLAN (wired network): PCM 44.1–768kHz, DSD64–DSD512 · USB: PCM 384kHz\/32-bit, DSD64–DSD256 · coaxial and optical: PCM 192kHz\/32-bit, DSD64 (DoP) · RCA analogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced: 4,000mW @ 32Ω, 760mW @ 300Ω · 6.35mm: 2,800mW @ 32Ω, 510mW @ 300Ω (THD+N under 0.07% @ 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR 4.5V · RCA 2.2V · fixed (DAC) or variable (preamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB · THD+N 0.0015% (-3dBFS) · SNR 110dB · channel separation 120dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 × 255 × 50mm (without protrusions) · about 3.9kg\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-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-photo-final.jpg?v=1791372335\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork streaming here is wired (Ethernet). For Wi-Fi see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hifiman-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming\"\u003eHiFiMAN Serenade with Wi-Fi streaming\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Serenade, power cord and USB cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIFIMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117408166275,"sku":"HFMSERENADE","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_bcb7fd61-4435-423e-9577-25e5e5c7c8db.jpg?v=1767211930","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}