Beyerdynamic Impacto essential

USB-DAC

Make your beyerdynamic high-end headphones fit for the future: The Impacto essential cable DAC & headphone amplifier is perfectly matched to beyerdynamic's high-end models and provides them with a
digital interface. This means that in the future you will no longer have to rely on the jack socket on your portable device. Instead, Impacto essential enables loss-free digital transmission, thanks to which you can enjoy first-class playback quality of your music - for a sound experience that meets the highest demands.

Get the most out of your digital audio files:
As a "Hi-Res converter in a small format", Impacto essential gets the most out of your digital music files. In terms of sound, Impacto essential raises your digital end device to the level of a home Hi-Fi system. In combination with your beyerdynamic high-end headphones, perfect sound quality can be guaranteed - even the smallest adjustments and subtleties in music recording become audible.

Flexibility for your music enjoyment:
Whether your music is on your smartphone*, tablet* or notebook: Thanks to three different connection cables, Impacto essential is an all-round talent that offers a wide range of connection options. Your music can be conveniently controlled using the controls of the DAC & Amplifier. Thanks to its compact form and direct integration into the headphone cable, Impacto essential is also easy to transport. So you can flexibly enjoy music with your beyerdynamic headphones in any situation, at home or on the road.

Discover music in all its facets:
Impacto essential can process Hi-Res audio files uncompressed and in full resolution. With a Hi-Res player app of your choice, you can let yourself be carried away into the multi-layered world of high-definition music. Possible applications include USB Audio Player PRO for Android devices, foobar2000 for Windows, and Audirvana Plus 3 for MacBook. This way you can discover music recordings as they were originally recorded. Ultimately, you can see the musical difference as well as hear it: Impacto essential features a built-in Hi-Res LED that lights up when you play back a high-resolution audio file.

- Maximum sample rate 384 kHz / 32 bit, DSD 5.6 MHz
- Built-in ESS SABRE9018Q2C SABRE32 Reference DACTM
- Buttons to control playback, title and volume
- Hi-Res LED to indicate the transfer of high-resolution audio files
- Weight (without cable) 12 g
- Includes three connection cables: Micro-USB, USB-A and USB-C
- Compatible with the high-end headphones T 1 (2nd generation), T 5 p (2nd generation), and Amiron home

Key specifications

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFi, Portable
Power supply
USB power delivery
Documents
Item number
6530739

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Headphone amplifiers
Manufacturer no.
717398
Release date
9/12/2017

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Headphone amplifier properties

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFi, Portable
D/A converter type
SABRE9018Q2C
Headphone Amplifier Features
USB-DAC

Audio properties

Frequency range
4 - 52000 Hz
Output Impedance
1 Ω (ohm)

Connections

Data ports
1 x Micro USB

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Headphone amplifiers

Product dimensions

Length
7 mm
Width
63 mm
Height
32 mm
Weight
12 g

Package dimensions

Length
22 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
6 cm
Weight
275 g