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Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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• High Fidelity 32bit D/A Converter
• USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 32bit / 192kHz (24bit on Windows)
• Highly Precise Level Adjustment by an Electronic Volume
• Built-in SD (SDHC) Card Drive for Epoch-making DSD File (DSF format) Reproduction
• Direct Out mode Bypassing the Volume Control Circuit
• Various Inputs including USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical (x2) and Analog RCA

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Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Offer an Incredible Listening Experience

The new HP-A8C is Fostex's flagship 32bit DAC / Headphone Amplifier model and features finely designed Analog and Digital circuitries as well as the epoch-making DSD audio playback function.

More than just a Pretty Face

The Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Offer an Incredible Listening Experience

Housed in a gorgeous enclosure featuring glass front panel and black side panel, the HP-A8C is set to spark the interest of both high-end headphone users as well as PC audio makers, professionals and enthusiasts.

Partner with the new Fostex TH-900 or Fostex TH-900mk2 premium headphones for excellent results (Fostex TH-900 and Fostex TH-900mk2 sold separately.)

HP-A8C Interfacing & Remote

The Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Offer an Incredible Listening Experience

When it comes to I/O, the HP-A8C is particularly well equipped with 2x optical and coaxial digital in, optical and coaxial digital out, analog in and out on RCA, USB , AES/EBU and an SDHC card slot for playback of DSF format audio direct from the card. (SD card also used for firmware updates). Twin headphone jacks are present on the front panel. The compact full function remote control gives remote access to all major HP-A8C functions

USB Driver for Windows (V.2.03)

Dedicated USB driver software is necessary to install on PC for Windows. Mac OS (10.6.1 or later) works with its own USB driver. Please be sure to uninstall the old driver software before installing this software.



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General Features:

  • Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
  • Built-in up-sampling function of x 2 and x4
  • Large capacity toroidal power transformer
  • High fidelity 32bit D/A converter (Asahi Kasei's AK4399) and all discrete analog circuitry headphone amplifier.
  • Complies with USB Audio Class 2.0 up to 32bit / 192kHz (24bit on Windows)
  • Asynchronous mode by highly precise TCXO (Temperature Compensated Cristal Oscillator) clock.
  • Highly precise level adjustment by an electronic volume designed for audio equipment. Built-in SD (SDHC) card drive for epoch-making DSD file (DSF format) reproduction in addition to the firmware update.
  • Selectable between the internal clock and the external clock (except for USB and SD card)
  • Digital Filter selection between the conventional "sharp roll-off" and the "minimum delay" developed by Asahi Kasei to eliminate pre-echo.
  • Direct Out mode bypassing the volume control circuit.
  • Variable headphone amplifier's gain from 0dB to -12dB by 0.5dB step for perfect match with any type of headphones.
  • Various inputs including USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical (x2) and analog RCA.
  • A dedicated Remote Controller is supplied.
  • Beautiful white Organic LED for the display
  • Partner with the new Fostex TH-900 or Fostex TH-900mk2 premium headphones for excellent results.
  • Power Consumption: 24 W
  • Dimensions: 213mm(W) x 78mm(H) x 314mm(D)
  • Weight: approx. 3.75kgs
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Input Specifications:

  • USB port sampling frequency: up to 32bit/192kHz (24bit on Windows)
  • Interface: USB high speed
  • Digital (Optical) Connector x 2: optical, square
  • Format: S/PDIF (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
  • Digital (Coaxial) Connector: RCA Pin
  • Format: S/PDIF (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
  • Analog Connector: RCA Pin (L, R)

Output Specifications:

  • Phones 1,2 Connector: Stereo phone
  • Max Output: 700mW (32-ohm loaded)
  • Opt load Impedance: 16 ohm – 600 ohm
  • THD: less than 0.002% at 1kHz, 32-ohm loaded, 100mW
  • Frequency response: 10Hz - 80kHz +-0.3dB
  • Analog Connector: RCA Pin
  • Opt load impedance: more than 10k ohm
  • THD: less than 0.002% at 1kHz
  • Frequency response: 10Hz - 80kHz +-0.3dB
  • Digital Connector: Optical, square
  • Format S/PDIF

What's in the Box?

  • Fostex HP-A8C Premium Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
  • 1 x remote controller
  • Manual

Specifications & Details


Headphone Amplifier Specifications
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
Built-in
Frequency Response
10 - 80,000 Hz
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.002%
Input Connection
Coaxial and Optical
Output Connection
1/4" Plug
Number of Outputs
2
Output Power
700 mW
Output Impedance
16 - 600 ohms
Width
8.38"
Height
3.07"
Depth
12.36"
Amplifier Style
Desktop
DAC Specifications
Output Impedance
16 - 200 ohms
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.002%
Frequency Response
10 - 80,000 Hz
Digital Inputs
S/PDIF Optical (TOSLINK)
Sample Rate
32-bit at 192 kHz
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

HPA8C

Weight:

1.50lbs

Internal SKU:

hpa8c

Internal Product ID:

107165

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