AudiophileProducts.com
FIRESTONE AUDIO
REFERENCE POINTS™
Vacuum-Tubes
Op-Amps
About Us
Contact Us
Shipping Information
Privacy Policy
Dealers
hifi-blog.com
McAfee Secure sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams
Note: All prices in US Dollars

Shopping Basket

Items 0
Subtotal $0.00
Home  :  Track Your Order  :  Checkout  :  Product Search  :  Site Map


Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp

AudiophileProducts.com

Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp

Fubar III
USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier

The Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp combines a superb USB DAC and Hi-End headphone amp into one amazing component. You get a powerful, great sounding headphone amp plus RCA outputs let you connect to powered speakers and your home stereo. The volume control also controls the output at the RCAs, this lets the Fubar III function as a pre amp

Premium features include:

  • USB input - Play music directly from your computer via USB. Requires no addition software or drivers
  • Headphone Output - connect your favorite headphones to the 1/4" (6.4mm) headphone jack.
  • RCA Outputs - Using the Gold Plated RCA outputs you can connect the Fubar 3 to your home stereo or power speakers
  • Volume Control - Controls the headphone output, and RCAs. Allows the Fubar 3 to be uses as a pre amp.
  • Gain Switch - The External gain switch lets you optimize the Fubar 3 output for your headphones. Compatible with 32 - 600 Ohm headphones.
  • Changeable Opamps -  The OPA2604 OpAmp in the headphone amplifier section is changable allowing you to try the various OpAmps available including the OPA2627 SuperChip.
  • Choice of Colors - Available in your choice of Black and Silver face plates.

This is the sweet combination you'll love for super convenience and remarkable performance. 


With The Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp You’ll Enjoy Hi Fidelity Music Direct From Your Computer To Your Home Stereo or Use The Built in Headphone Amp and Your Favorite Headphones. Perfect at Home and for your Office, Dorm and Cottage.

Plug and Play Installation Requires NO Additional Software or Drivers!

The Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp lets you connect your computer to your Amplifier and stream your entire music library with remarkable fidelity! Enjoying “High End” sound from your computer has never been easier! With the Fubar III you simply plug and play without having to install additional software or drivers.

The Fubar III takes the digital signal from your computer and coverts it to a high quality analog output that connects to any amp or preamp or use the built in headphone amp and listen with your favorite headphones. The full size USB connection is fully compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.

The Fubar III lets you play all your stored music from iTunes, Windows Media Player and other music programs. Listen to your favorite Podcasts, Internet Radio, even CD’s and DVD’s.

Perfect for use at home at the office, cottage, dorm,  practically everywhere!

The 2009 Fubar III uses the highly aclamed NS LM4562 OpAmp in the DAC section and the Burr Brown OPA2604 opamps in the headphone amp module. The OPA2604 is exchangeable allowing you to “roll OpAmps" and customize the sound to your taste.

The specially designed power supply section ensures a minimum of interference for noise free listening.

Compatible with your Favorite Headphones

The Fubar III is optimized for a wide range of headphone impedances. From the Etymotic ER4P (27 ohm) to the AKG K240DF (600 ohm), the high bandwidth, extreme low noise design (lower than -110db) yields greater than 105 dB of dynamic range and exceeds the capabilities of the human ear. This ensures it can handle even the most difficult headphones.

Two gain settings, selectable by a convenient rear panel switch, allow for quick and easy optimization for high or low efficiency headphones.

To satisfy us tweakers, the Fubar III features user changeable headphone opamps and a Shunt/Series type volume control. Other features include Short Circuit and Thermal protection.

Built to Last
As with all Firestone components the Fubar III is manufactured with a solid aluminum chassis and features an anodized aluminum face plate. The volume knob is also machined from solid aluminum for a high quality look and feel. 

 


The 2009 Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp

The Fubar III is now available with your choice of black or silver face plate

 

An elegant, profesional appearance and completely revised circuitry has the Fubar III looking and sounding better than ever.

2009 Upgrades include:

  • LS4652 OpAmp in the DAC section
  • 1/4 inch headphone jack
  • Totally revised and upgraded circuitry
  • Gold Plated RCA outputs
  • Your choice of Black or Silver face plate

 


The Fubar III rear panel includes the USB input, gain switch and RCA outputs.

 

Specifications: USB DAC

USB DAC Chip

Burr Brown (TI) - PCM2702 DAC, 16 Bit 44.1 KHz / 48KHz sampling

OpAmps National Semiconductor - LM4562

 Output Voltage

  6 Vrms

 Output Current

  100 mA

 Output Impedence

  10 Ohm

Circuit Specific

Independent regulators for digital and analog circuits,  DC amp uses no coupling capacitors

Frequency Response:

10Hz~25KHz ,-1dB at 600 ohms loading, low noise -99dB(A)

 

Specifications: Headphone Amplifier

Class

Class AB / DC amplifier, uses no coupling capacitors

Output Resistance:

Extra low output resistance (Zo < 0.05 ohms),high current capacity 800mA per channel

Frequency Response:

6Hz~300Khz ,-1dB at 32 ohms loading, very low noise -110dB (A)

Max. output:

6Vrms external gain control switch

Headphone Impedance:

8 - 600 Ohms (See headphone matching chart for additional information)

   

Size:

Size: 11cm/4.3in(L) x 8cm/3.2in(W) x 5cm/2.0in(H)

Weight: Fubar III only 350g / 12.3oz
Weight: Total Package 980g / 34.5oz
   

Additional Features

  • Volume control internal switch for Series or Shunt (adjust to suit your taste)
  • Headphone Amp OpAmp is changeable! You can tune the tone to suit your taste
  • 100 - 240Vac 50/60 Hz external power supply included
  • External gain switch make it easy to match low or high impedance headphones
  • Short circuit and thermal protection

PACKAGE INCLUDES: FUBAR III USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier, Auto-switching Power Supply Unit 100–240 Vac 50/60Hz , USB Cable 2 meters (6.5 ft), High Quality RCA interconnects 2 meters (6.5ft), hex key.

 

Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp

Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp
Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp
Click to enlarge image(s)

SKU F3DHA
Weight 980.0 g
Choose your Face Plate Color
Qty
Price $229.00
The Fubar III USB DAC / Headphone Amp combines a USB DAC and Hi-End headphone amp into one amazing component. With The Fubar III you’ll enjoy Hi Fidelity music from your computer direct to your home stereo or use the built in headphone amp and your favorite headphones. Perfect at home or in your office, dorm and cottage.

See Also


Copyright © 2005-2009 1217195 Alberta Ltd
  Headphone Amplifier - Digital to Analog Converter - Tube Headphone Amp - USB DAC - USB Audio