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HeadRoom's most popular amps & DACs for getting the most out of your headphones.

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Headphone recommendations and our advice on getting the best audio possible from your computer.

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What is a DAC?
A DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) will turn your computer (or other digital-output device) into beautiful music.

Tips for Computer Listening
Your computer is one of the best-sounding music sources available. Get started here.

Audiophile Desktop Articles Series
We dive deep into the world of the computer audiophile: from building your networked system all the way to getting the best hardware for your desktop.

Glossary of Terms
Audio terms defined here.

Connecting Your Micro DAC and Ultra Micro DAC

Connecting Your UDAC

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Amps & DACs: DACs

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HeadRoom offers a variety of world-class digital to analog converters (DACs).

Digital to analog converters transform binary [0s and 1s] digital music data into an analog audio signal. DACs are available within a headphone amp as well as separate 'stand-alone' D-to-A components. The products below consist of stand-alone DACs, if you're looking for a headphone amp/DAC combo in one box, check our headphone amp listing.

A DAC will convert optical, coaxial S/PDIF and USB computer digital audio signals into a richly detailed analog music signal that can be fed to an amplifier or dedicated headphone amp to drive headphones and/or self-powered bookshelf or computer speakers. 

Learn more about digital-to-analog convertors in our Learning Center Article, What is a DAC?

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Hifiman HM-101
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$39.00
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Hifiman HM-101

An inexpensive and convenient little USB soundcard designed for on-the-go use.

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HeadRoom Micro DAC
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$225.00
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$319.00 add to cart more info

HeadRoom Micro DAC

Pry audiophile sound from your computer or other digital sources with our Micro D-A Converter

CEntrance DACport LX
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$249.95
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CEntrance DACport LX

Reference 24/96 hi-rez music via USB direct from your computer has never been so easy

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HeadRoom Ultra Desktop DAC (UDAC)
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$839.00
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HeadRoom Ultra Desktop DAC (UDAC)

Reference audiophile DAC with balanced XLR outputs and hot-rod Sabre ESS 9018 internals. Partner with Balanced Ultra Desktop Amp (BUDA)