Description
Key Info
- EF499 DAC and headphone amplifier with streaming media support.
- Offers multiple music enjoyment options: NAS drive playback, portable device streaming, and app streaming.
- Features traditional DAC and headphone amplifier modes via coaxial and USB connections.
- Utilizes R2R architecture for naturally warm, full-range sound.
- Provides a balanced output of 4.35W and boasts a vertical design suitable for use as a headphone stand.
EF499
DAC and Headphone Amplifier with Support for Streaming Media.
Multiple Options for Enjoying Music
- Directly play files from a connected NAS drive. Stream from portable devices.
- Stream music from your favorite apps.
- Traditional DAC & Headphone Amplifier Mode. Coaxial/USB.
R2R Architecture: Naturally Warm, Full Range Sound
Sound that is remarkably close to that of HIFIMAN’s reference Hymalaya DACs, with the company’s traditional sonic tuning.
4.35 W Balanced Output.
Vertical design allows for use as a headphone stand.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| THD+N (Line Out) | 0.008% (0 dB) |
| Channel Separation | 95 ±3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 99 dB (A-weighted) |
| Maximum Power Output | Balanced: 4.35 W per channel @ 32Ω |
| Unbalanced: 1.28 W per channel @ 32Ω | |
| Inputs | USB-B |
| USB-C | |
| Coaxial | |
| Ethernet (for streaming) | |
| Outputs | 6.35 mm Single-ended Headphone Output |
| XLR 4-Pin Balanced Headphone Output | |
| Dual RCA Single-ended Line Output | |
| Dual XLR Balanced Line Output | |
| Weight | Approximately 3.3 kg |
Hifiman Reviews
Hifiman EF499 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Sale price$299