{"product_id":"hifiman-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming","title":"HiFiMAN Serenade DAC and AMP with WiFi Streaming","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiFiMAN 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, built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet play music over your home network 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791371704\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-inside.jpg?v=1791371710\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-classa.jpg?v=1791371715\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-transformer.jpg?v=1791371721\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-module.jpg?v=1791371726\" 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 Wi-Fi.\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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-options.jpg?v=1791371730\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-front.jpg?v=1791371732\" 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-rear.jpg?v=1791371736\" 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\u003eNetwork (LAN, Wi-Fi): 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-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-photo-final.jpg?v=1791371739\" alt=\"HiFiMAN Serenade\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Serenade, power cable, USB-B cable and Wi-Fi antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWired networking only? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hifiman-goldenwave-serenade-dac-and-headphone-amplifier\"\u003eGoldenwave Serenade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIFIMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725106860419,"sku":"HFMSERENADEWIFI","price":959.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/hifiman-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming-1.jpg?v=1790785777","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/hifiman-serenade-dac-and-amp-with-wifi-streaming","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}