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Tech Specs
D1 Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC
The Audioengine D1 Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC, our premium 32-Bit DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amplifier engineered exclusively for enhancing your desktop audio experience. This device elevates the sound quality from computers, TVs, and other digital sources by directly connecting through USB C or optical. It stands as the ultimate interface between your computer and music system, streamlining your desktop audio experience.
Technical Specifications

General specifications
DAC type
USB and Optical
Inputs
USB Audio
S/PDIF Optical
D/A converter
ESS ES9018
USB transfer mode
Asynchronous dual clock
USB controller
CT7601CR USB streamer
USB device class
Type 1.1 or above
Input bit depth
Up to 32 bits
Input sample rate (USB)
32kHz-96kHz native playback
188.2kHz & 192kHz re-sampled to 96kHz
Input sample rate (optical)
32kHz-192kHz native playback
Outputs
Analog RCA L/R stereo
Analog 3.5mm mini-jack stereo
Full-scale output level
2.0V RMS
Output impedance
2 ohms
Recommended headphone impedance range
10 ohms to 600 ohms
Headphone amplifier
ES9601C SABRE
Optical receiver
CS8416
Frequency response
10Hz-25KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
SNR
(DC to 20 kHz) >110dB
THD+N
(1kHz FS 96kS/s) <0.0025%
Crosstalk
-85db
Power requirement
USB 5V DC, 200mA
USB power filtering
2-stage redundant regulation
Product dimensions
3.5″ (8.9 cm) x 3.75″ (9.5 cm) x 1″ (2.5 cm)
Shipping weight
1.0lbs (0.5kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32 to 95 degrees F
Non-operating Temp: -4 to 113 degrees F
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Included accessories
USB cable
Setup guide
Microfiber bag
D1 DAC
The D1 uses the ESS ES9018 DAC, which is well regarded for its low noise and high fidelity. Due to the high signal-to-noise specs of the ES9018 and the added benefit of double redundancy power source conversion and filtering, the D1 presents impressive low noise and low distortion characteristics. The D1 can process digital audio at any bit depth up to 32-bits and any sample rate up to 96kHz (192kHz using optical)
D1 Headphone Amplifier
The D1 includes the ES9601C SABRE headphone driver amp with circuit protection and is designed for a wide range of headphones that will satisfy even the most critical listeners.
D1 Power
The D1 is powered directly from the USB input and passed through two stages of regulation to ensure no USB power variations affect the audio quality. Because of the efficiency of the D1, it can even be powered by a phone or tablet.
D1 Preamp
The audio line-out preamp connects to powered speaker systems, amplifiers, or other external decoders with an analog or optical output.
D1 Volume Control
Volume for headphones and line-out is controlled directly from the D1 front panel via the digitally-controlled analog potentiometer. Smoothly adjust volume levels at fine increments without any undesirable noise or channel imbalance at lower volumes.
Quickstart Guide
D1 Quick SetupThe following diagrams show the most common configurations for D1 Setup.

USB from your computer
Step 1 — Connect the D1 to your computer USB port.
For PC, the D1 should be recognized automatically.
For Mac, under System Preferences/Sound, select “Audioengine D1”
Step 2 –- Connect the analog output of your D1 to any audio input of your active speakers, stereo, etc.
Headphones

Optical Source

For the full setup guide, download the attached PDF:
D1 setup guide
D1 Setup Video
Troubleshooting
D1 Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips can help diagnose and correct most concerns with the D1. We have attempted to make this list as comprehensive as possible. So, even though some of these may not apply to your issue, please still go through each one.
- Restart your computer and make sure your computer’s OS and all related apps are up-to-date.
- Make sure the USB cable and audio cable connections to and from the D1 are complete, and verify that these cables are in working order by unplugging the cables and then reconnecting. Try using the included USB cable if you are not already.
- It is important to note that the USB audio input will only work with a computer. If you are attempting to use your D1 with a different device, the USB port is only used for power and not audio.
- Remove all other USB devices temporarily from your computer to see how this affects the D1 playback. Audio over USB and bus powering a device can both be somewhat demanding. USB ports can share a bus internally and can also share their bus with devices internally as well. Because of this, some ports may not perform as well as others, so be sure to try each USB port one at a time.
- If using Windows, uninstall the USB driver from your computer. Then disconnect the USB cable to remove the D1 from your computer and plug it back in to allow the driver to re-install automatically. You can find complete instructions from Microsoft on how to reinstall a plug-and-play device under Windows here.
- If you are using a Mac, try a NVRAM/PRAM reset. This resets the system configurations for some audio and video related things and can many times help clear up problems related to audio. See Apple’s support page for information on how to do this. Also, be sure to check the App store to see if there’s a newer version of Mac OS you could be running.
- Try music with different bit depths and sample rates. On a Mac these settings are under Applications –> Utilities –> Audio MIDI Setup. Try using both 16-bit as well as 24-bit settings.
- Experiment with using a different media player (iTunes, Songbird, Win Amp, Cog, etc.) and different audio file types (MP3, ALAC, FLAC, etc.). And if your media library is located on an external drive or network attached storage (NAS), try playing audio files on your internal local hard-drive.
- When using the optical input on your D1, be sure that your source device (computer, TV, CD/DVD player, etc.) is set to PCM Stereo output and not Dolby Digital or DTS.
- If you are using a wireless device with D1, temporarily remove the wireless adapter from the setup and connect the D1 directly to the audio source.
- If possible, try your D1 with a different computer to see if something is causing an issue in the current setup.