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Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
is unsafe
is significantly different from the sample or description
doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt. More details here.
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
is unsafe
is significantly different from the sample or description
doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt. More details here.
| Form Factor | Portable |
|---|---|
| Number of Headphone Channels | Single Channel |
| Recommended Headphone Impedance | 12 Ohms |
| Headphone Output Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Digital Chipset | DAC: 1 x ESS ES9281A |
| Analog Circuitry | Preamplifier Op-Amp: 1 x LME49726 |
| EQ | None |
| Display | None |
| Analog Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Line/Headphone Output |
|---|---|
| Digital Audio I/O | None |
| USB | 1 x USB-C (Digital Input, Power/Charging Input) |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 25 kHz ±0.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Level | 1/8" / 3.5 mm Outputs: 2 Vrms |
| Impedance | Headphone Outputs: < 10 Kilohms |
| SNR | > 116 dB |
| Crosstalk | < -110 dB |
| Sample Rates | USB-C Input: 384 kHz (PCM) 5.6 MHz (DSD) |
|---|---|
| Bit Depths | Up to 32-Bit |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | Android Smartphone Android Tablet iPad iPhone |
|---|
| Power Requirements | USB Bus Power |
|---|---|
| DC Input Power | 5 VDC at 200mA |
| Current Consumption | 200 mA |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% (Non-Condensing) |
| Dimensions | 1.9 x 0.6 x 0.4" / 48 x 15 x 10 mm |
The Audioengine DAC3 Digital Analog Converter DAC3 is a 32-bit / 96 kHz digital to analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier designed to provide high-quality headphone listening for audiophiles on the go. The tiny, lightweight device attaches to your computer or mobile device via a USB-C port, supplying the unit with power. Digital audio from your source is converted and sent to the headphone amp, which outputs to a standard 3.5mm output jack; the headphone amp is compatible with a wide range of headphones and earbuds with impedances ranging from 12 ohms to 10 kilohms. Lightning and USB-C cables are supplied, allowing you to use the DAC3 with both Android and iOS mobile devices.
