Fostex HP-A8mk2

Display, USB-DAC, Audio player
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Product details

Headphone amplifier equipped with a 32-bit DAC (AK4490) for high-quality sound and fully discrete circuits. Supports a sampling rate of up to 32 bit/192 kHz via specially designed USB drivers. Also supports DSD 11.2 MHz (ASIO). DSD playback on Mac is compatible up to 5.6 MHz. Eliminates distortion caused by inaccuracies in the computer's clock source by using the asynchronous mode of an SPXO for audio (crystal oscillator). Equipped with high-quality sound and highly precise electronic circuitry for volume control. Features a high-capacity toroidal power transformer. Computers as well as digital and analog audio devices can be used as input sources. Plays DSF files, WAV files, and AIFF files directly from an SD (SDHC) card with the built-in SD (SDHC) card drive. The drive can also be used for future updates. There are various conditions for playback from an SD card. Equipped with an analog output connection (RCA jack). Both internal and external clocks are available for the master clock (only for SPDIF). 2x or 4x upsampling function (can also be turned off). Switchable digital filter. 24-step gain settings for headphone output. Direct analog output that bypasses the volume control. Comes with an infrared remote control. Features an organic EL display. Equipped with independent clocks for 44.1 K and 48 K factors.

Key specifications

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFiPCStudio
Power supply
Electrical connection
Documents
Item number
5854849

General information

Manufacturer
Fostex
Category
Headphone amplifiers
Manufacturer no.
HP-A8mk2
Release date
22.7.2016
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Headphone amplifier properties

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFiPCStudio
D/A converter type
Asahi Kasei AK4490
Headphone Amplifier Features
Audio playerDisplayUSB-DAC

Audio properties

distortion factor
0 %
Sample rate
192 kHz
Audio resolution
32 bits

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power cord

Product dimensions

Length
315 mm
Width
213 mm
Height
78 mm
Weight
3800 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphone amplifiers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Fostex
    Not enough data
  • 1.FiiO
    2 %
  • 2.iFi Audio
    3.7 %
  • Mackie
    Not enough data

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

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  • Fostex
    Not enough data
  • 1.FiiO
    0 days
  • 2.iFi Audio
    7 days
  • Mackie
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphone amplifiers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Fostex
    Not enough data
  • 1.Mackie
    1.2 %
  • 2.FiiO
    5.9 %
  • 3.iFi Audio
    7.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus