Fireye II
USB DAC / Headphone Amp
Prepare To Be Amazed!
The new Fireye II is the "smaller than a deck of cards" headphone amp you'll love for superior audio performance and super convenience.
Requires NO additional software or drivers. USB Powered!
The simple two step installation takes about a minute
1. Connect the Fireye II to your computer USB port. (USB cable included)
2. Plug in your headphones and Enjoy!
The Fireye II provides three important benefits
- Moves the critical digital to analog conversion out and away from the computer to instantly enhance and enrich your music.
- Provides the increased power you need to drive hi-end headphones and earbuds.
- The attractive, anodized aluminum housing protects from EMI and RFI interference and audio degradation.
Superior Audio Performance
The Fireye II takes the USB signal from your computer and performs a high quality digital to analog conversion. You'll instantly hear improved dynamics and deep musical detail, not to mention a BIG boost in power.
Makes the perfect travel companion
The USB powered Fireye II is always ready for action. The small size makes it perfect for taking on the road. It has the extra power you need to drive your good headphones. You hear your music, CDs and DVDs with increased detail and clarity.
But wait, there's more
The Fireye II also doubles as a low jitter USB to S/PDIF converter. That's right, the Fireye II lets you to connect an optical cable (to the headphone output jack) and send a digital signal to an outboard DAC or AV Reciever. Play your computer music on your stereo or home theatre system with remarkable fidelity.
The front panel features the indicator light, volume control and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The headphone jack also doubles as a digital optical output. Connect to your DAC or AV receiver with a mini Toslink cable.
On the rear panel you'll find the USB input and the jack for an optional 5 VDC power supply.
The simple two step installation will have you listening with the Fireye II in about a minute.
1. Connect the USB cable (included)
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2. Plug in your headphones and enjoy!
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Installation requires no additional software or drivers
The Fireye II doubles as a low jitter USB to S/PDIF converter
Connect a mini Toslink optical cable to the headphone output.and then to your DAC or AV Receiver
The Fireye II is shown here connected to the optical input of the Spitfire 24 Bit DAC
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Specifications
Amplifier Structure: Class A/B
Power Structure: USB or Optional 5VDC external power supply (available separately)
Headphone Impedance: 32 - 600 Ohms
Circuit Protection: Short circuit and temperature protection
Support Format: 16-bit, 32 / 44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz
USB Chip: CMedia - CM 108
DAC Chip: Cirrus - CS4344
Main OpAmp: TI - DRV601
Audio Performance with USB Power Supply: (1kHz sine wave, 2Vrms output)
Noise Level (1kHz, A - Weighted) : -91.5dB
Dynamic range (1 kHz, A - Weighted): 91.7dB
THD%: 0.0028%
Stereo crosstalk: -89.9dB
Audio Performance - with 5VDC external power supply (1 kHz sine wave, 2Vrms output)
Noise level (1 kHz, A - Weighted): -92.9dB
Dynamic range (1 kHz, A-Weighted): 92.6dB
THD%: 0.0031%
Stereo Crosstalk: -92.9dB
Connectivity
Input:
1 - mini USB interface
Output:
1 - 3.5mm headphone jack (analog)
1 - mini Toslink optical (from headphone jack) (digital)
Power Input:
USB or DC Jack (5 Volts)
Compatibility
- Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP (service pack 1) and higher
- Mac
- LInux
Package Contents
- Fireye II USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier unit.
- USB cable
- Flannel bag
- User manual
- Warranty card
