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Sony MDR-1ADAC Premium Hi-Res Over-the-ear headphones with built-in DAC/amplifier and Apple® Lightning® cable

Item # 158MDRDACS

Your computer, smartphone, and tablet need a little help.

Your computer, smartphone, and tablet need a little help.

Item # 158MDRDACS

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About the Sony MDR-1ADAC Premium Hi-Res

David Brown

Better sound from your digital devices

Your computer, smartphone, and tablet need a little help. They're capable of delivering outstanding sound...but not out of the headphone jack. That's where the Sony MDR-1ADAC headphones come in. They can connect to the digital outputs of many of these devices, so you can unlock better sound quality with your digital tunes. When you do, you'll hear the bold sound, excellent detail, and deep, taut bass these headphones are capable of delivering.


High-res audio

Better sound from your digital devices

Your computer, smartphone, and tablet need a little help. They're capable of delivering outstanding sound...but not out of the headphone jack. That's where the Sony MDR-1ADAC headphones come in. They can connect to the digital outputs of many of these devices, so you can unlock better sound quality with your digital tunes. When you do, you'll hear the bold sound, excellent detail, and deep, taut bass these headphones are capable of delivering.

Sony MDR-1ADAC Premium Hi-Res headphones

The MDR-1ADAC's digital inputs allow direct digital connections with iOS devices as well as computers, for improved sound quality.

Built-in DAC squeezes more life out of digital music

How do the MDR-1ADAC headphones work their magic? The secret ingredient is the high-quality built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC). That's the tiny chip that turns your digital music files into analog sound. Every smartphone and computer has one — but it's not on par with the high-performance DAC in the '1ADAC headphones. It opens up your music, improving clarity, soundstage, and bass response. Sony's S-Master® HX digital amplification ensures these headphones have plenty of power — a real difference-maker that gives your music more dynamic punch.

High-res support

If you listen to high-resolution music from sites like HDtracks, the '1ADAC headphones are an excellent way to enjoy the improved detail and dynamics these files offer. The built-in DAC is compatible with high-res files up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution as well as DSD files.

Compatible with Mac®, PC, iOS®, and Sony portables

You can connect the MDR-1ADAC headphones to the digital outputs of the devices listed below. Connecting cables are included for each.

  • iOS — iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® with Lightning™ connector.
  • PC — Windows® and Mac® computers (driver required for Windows)
  • Sony Walkman digital players
  • Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets

Standard miniplug cable included for listening with any device

If you want to plug these headphones into that old iPod Classic® or another device without a compatible digital input, you can. A miniplug cable is also included, so you can connect these headphones to any 3.5mm headphone jack on a smartphone, tablet, or other device. You won't get the benefit of the built-in DAC or amplifier, but you'll still get rich, accurate sound from these super-comfortable headphones.

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Product highlights:

  • over-the-ear, closed-back design
  • 40mm dynamic drivers
  • built-in asynchronous digital-to-analog converter (DAC) offers superb, accurate playback from compatible digital devices
  • decodes high-resolution PCM and DSD digital music files (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution for PCM; up to 5.6MHz resolution for DSD)
  • S-Master® HX amplification offers accurate, detailed playback of high-resolution music files
  • included digital audio cables:
    • Lightning cable for use with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    • Walkman cable for use with a Sony Walkman digital music player
    • USB cable for use with a computer and for charging battery
    • USB cable for use with a Sony Xperia smartphone
  • analog miniplug cable for passive listening (disables DAC and amplifier functionality)
  • earcup volume control
  • built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 7.5 hours of listening
  • carry pouch included
  • frequency response: 4-40,000 Hz (digital); 4-100,000 Hz (analog)
  • sensitivity: 102 dB
  • impedance: 24 ohms
  • compatible with the following operating systems for digital playback from a computer: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Vista; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
  • weight: 10.6 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
  • MFR # MDR1ADAC/S

What's in the box:

  • Over-the-ear stereo headphones with built-in DAC (silver)
  • 49" Analog audio connection cable (3.5mm plug)
  • 49" Lightning digital connection cable (Lightning connector)
  • 49" Xperia digital connection cable (Micro USB connector)
  • 49" Sony Walkman digital connecting cable (multi-pin connector)
  • 5' Micro USB charging cable (Type A USB on one end and Micro USB on other end)
  • Storage pouch
  • Reference Guide
  • Start Guide
  • Warranty sheet (US)
  • Warranty sheet (Canada)

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More details on the Sony MDR-1ADAC Premium Hi-Res

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style Over-the-ear
Earcup Type Closed
Earcup Width x Height 3.27" x 3.98"
Noise-canceling No
Bluetooth No
Bluetooth Version N/A
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls No
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Siri No
Connectors
3.5mm No
1/4" No
Lightning No
4.4mm balanced No
XLR4 balanced No
2.5mm No
Other None
Specs
Frequency Response 4-40k / 4-100k Hz
Sensitivity 102 dB
Impedance 24 Ohms
Weight 10.58 ounces
Cord Length 49" + 49"
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
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Features

Overview: The Sony MDR-1A-DAC high-resolution, over-ear headphones feature a built-in digital-to-analog converter for exceptional hi-res sound quality. You can make a direct digital connection to select smartphones or your computer with the supplied cables for pure, jitter-free audio, or use the supplied analog audio cable to listen to just about any music source. These ultra-comfortable headphones have soft urethane cushions that provide an acoustic seal around your ears. Silicon rings around every moving axis provides smooth and silent earcup movement. A black storage pouch with a drawstring closure is included for taking your headphones wherever you go.

Drivers: The MDR-1A-DAC is equipped with 40mm ALCP (Aluminum-coated Liquid Polymer) dome-type drivers that deliver a wide frequency response, ranging from sub-harmonic lows (4 Hz) to ultra-sonic highs (up to 40kHz with a digital connection or 100kHz via analog) for natural, soothing sound reproduction.

Direct Digital Cables: The headphones come with several cables that let you make direct digital connections to a compatible smartphone, tablet, digital music player, or computer. The audio bypasses the device's built-in D/A converter and is transferred to the headphones digitally. Cables are provided for the following:

  • Lightning: This cable has the Apple Lightning connector, and is compatible with iPhone (6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, 5), iPad (Air, mini with Retina display, 4th generation, mini), and iPod touch (5th generation, 7th generation)
  • Xperia: For use with select Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets with the digital output (Micro USB)
  • Walkman: For use with select Sony Walkman hi-res digital audio players, such as the NWZ-A17SLV.
  • USB: For use with computers to charge the headphones' built-in battery, and to listen to digital music files.
  • Analog: A standard analog headphone cable is supplied for listening to music sources not supported by the above-listed cables, or if the headphones' battery is exhausted or being charged.

Controls: When the built-in DAC is powered on and the music source is connected digitally, the volume is controlled by the rotary knob on the headphone's right earcup. Playback control is done on the source unit. When the analog headphone cable is used, music and volume are controlled on the audio device.

Rechargeable Battery: A built-in 3.7-volt Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery powers the DAC. The battery charges in approximately 4 hours via your computer's USB port using the supplied Micro-USB cable. Battery life on a fully-charged battery is approximately 7.5 hours.

Supported Sampling Frequencies: The MDR-1A-DAC will support the following sampling frequencies from its compatible sources:

  • Computer:
    • PCM: Maximum 192kHz/24-bit
    • DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz (converted to Linear PCM when playing back)
  • Walkman/Xperia Digital input:
    • PCM: Maximum 192kHz/24-bit
    • DSD: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz (converted to Linear PCM when playing back)
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod Digital input: 44.1kHz, 48kHz/16-bit

Specifications:

  • Frequency Response: 4Hz - 40kHz (digital) / 4Hz - 100kHz (analog)
  • Impedance: 24 ohms at 1 kHz*
  • Power Handling Capacity: 1500mW*
  • Sensitivity: 102dB / mW*
  • Weight: 10.58 ounces (w/o cable)
* with analog connection

Operating Environment: When charging the battery, or playing digital music files, the connected computer must have the following Operating System:

  • Windows:
    • 8.1, 8.1 Pro
    • 8, 8 Pro
    • 7 (SP1 or later): Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate
    • Vista (SP2 or later): Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate
  • Mac OS X (10.6.8 or later)

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