TEAC's portable HA-P50 lets you enjoy a reference-quality headphone listening experience wherever you go. Connect it to your player's headphone jack or digital output, and this battery-powered headphone amplifier/digital-to-analog converter will deliver your tunes with clarity and punch that most smartphones and portable music players simply can't match. Plus, you can use TEAC's free HR Audio Player app to turn your compatible iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® into a high-res audio player that supports PCM music files up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution, for exceptional playback through the HA-P50. The HA-P50 is even capable of playing up to full CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz PCM music files from a compatible Android phone's USB output.
Built to take on the road
TEAC built the HA-P50 tough to stand up to the rigors of travel. Its rugged aluminum body helps protect the circuitry inside from impacts. Raised guards on either side of the amp's compact chassis help protect your headphone's plugs and connection jacks from bumps, as well as prevent changes in volume when you're carrying the amp in your pocket or backpack. Recessed control switches reduce the chance of accidental access during playback. Plus, the HA-P50's built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery can play your music continuously for up to 8 hours, so the show can go on for a long time.
Outstanding sound from your PC, too
The HA-P50 can also give your computer's audio performance a shot in the arm. Just plug it into a USB port on your PC to bypass the sound card inside your computer — a noisy environment prone to producing poor sound quality. The TEAC decodes your music files up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution through its own high-quality DAC. Your tunes will be output as fantastic-sounding analog audio signals ready for playback through your headphones, or even a pair of amplified desktop speakers.
Product highlights:
- built-in USB DAC supports digital PCM audio sources up to 24-bit/96kHz from Apple iOS devices with Lightning connector, and Windows or Mac computers (free software downloads from TEAC's website required for playback)
- DAC supports up to 16-bit/44.1kHz digital PCM audio playback for compatible Android phones with AOA 2.0 protocol
- high-performance headphone amplifier (8-ohm to 600-ohm headphone impedance recommended)
- Burr Brown (TI) PCM5102 DAC for precise playback of digital music files
- USB (micro type-B) input for charging & computer connection (cable included)
- standard type-A input for select iPod®/iPhone/iPad or Android AOA2.0 devices (these devices must use their own respective cables, not included)
- combination analog stereo minijack/optical digital input
- stereo minijack output for driving standard headphones and line-level sources such as powered desktop speakers
- gain select switch provides compatibility for a wide range of headphones and earphones
- rotary aluminum volume knob with power on/off control
- built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of playback when using an Apple iOS device (up to 12 hours of playback using the optical or analog audio input)
- USB battery charging (also charges via optional TASCAM DC power supply)
- computer operating system requirements: Windows® Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Mac® OS X® 10.6.4 (Snow Leopard) or later
- TEAC HR Audio Player app required for high-resolution audio playback on Windows and Mac computers (free software downloads available from TEAC's website)
- 2-3/4"W x 7/8"H x 5"D
- weight: 8 ounces