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Audeze Deckard Headphone amplifier/USB DAC/preamp

Item # 884DECKARD

Since day one we've been totally knocked out by Audeze headphones thanks to their deep, tactile bass, lush mids,...

Since day one we've been totally knocked out by Audeze headphones thanks to their deep, tactile bass, lush mids,...

Item # 884DECKARD

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About the Audeze Deckard

Dave Bar

A versatile headphone amp powerhouse

Since day one we've been totally knocked out by Audeze headphones thanks to their deep, tactile bass, lush mids, and smooth, airy highs. At the same time, we started wondering if they would ever come out with a headphone amp that could do justice to their cans. Well, the wondering is over. The Deckard is here and ready to deliver tunes through your headphones with remarkable punch, warmth, and clarity. This beefy little amp can drive even the best cans with authority and finesse. The Deckard also features a high-resolution DAC with a USB input for stellar sound from your computer.

A versatile headphone amp powerhouse

Since day one we've been totally knocked out by Audeze headphones thanks to their deep, tactile bass, lush mids, and smooth, airy highs. At the same time, we started wondering if they would ever come out with a headphone amp that could do justice to their cans. Well, the wondering is over. The Deckard is here and ready to deliver tunes through your headphones with remarkable punch, warmth, and clarity. This beefy little amp can drive even the best cans with authority and finesse. The Deckard also features a high-resolution DAC with a USB input for stellar sound from your computer.

Top-quality performance from your USB and analog sources

The Deckard handles both analog and digital music sources with the utmost care. Its USB input feeds a high-quality digital-to-analog converter that decodes audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution for clear, precise sound. This allows the Deckard to play both standard and high-resolution music sources without any loss of detail.

Super-clean Class A amplification

The Deckard powers up your music using Class A amplification — an amp design long prized by audiophiles for its tonal purity and open sound. Its 4-watt power rating and 3-position gain switch also means this amp is capable of driving virtually any headphone to high levels with low distortion. Audeze wraps all this goodness in a beautifully built chassis crafted by the BMW Group DesignworksUSA.

Versatile connections for your system

In addition to its outstanding performance with headphones, the Deckard can also double as a preamp to create a simple, high-quality stereo system. Just hook up your PC and a second audio component to its USB and line-level inputs, then connect the Audeze's RCA preamp outputs to the powered speakers, or amp and passive speaker combo of your choice. A front-panel switch lets you choose between sources, while the volume control adjusts signal output to your preferred listening levels — perfect for those times when you need a break from your 'phones.

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Product highlights:

  • high-performance Class A headphone amplifier with front-panel volume control
  • built-in USB DAC plays PCM digital audio sources up to 24-bit/192kHz (up to 32-bit/384kHz supported by Mac only)
  • three-position gain switch optimizes performance with a wide variety of headphones
  • preamp mode with variable RCA output for connection to an outboard power amp or self-amplified speakers
  • sleek industrial design by BMW DesignWorks USA
Inputs:
  • rear-panel USB (Type B) port for connection to a computer
  • stereo RCA audio
Outputs:
  • variable line-level stereo RCA audio
  • full-size 1/4" headphone jack
Other Info & Specs:
  • recommended operating systems: Windows® XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Mac® OS X® 10.6.4 or later
  • USB Audio 2.0 driver required for audio playback on Windows computers (software mini-CD included, free USB driver download also available from Audeze's website)
  • headphone amplifier power output: 4 watts at 20 ohms
  • headphone amp output impedance: 3 ohms
  • frequency response: 5-100,000 Hz (-1 dB)
  • THD+N: 0.00045% at 1kHz 2VRMS
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 106 dB
  • detachable AC power cable
  • 6-1/8"W x 1-7/8"H x 13"D
  • weight: 4.63 lbs.
  • warranty: 3 years
  • MFR # 301-MA-3110-01

What's in the box:

  • Headphone amplifier
  • 6' AC power cord (IEC 3-prong plug)
  • 6' USB cable (Type A USB on one end and Type B USB on other end)
  • Manual
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Driver and User's Guide on mini CD-ROM

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Features

Overview: The Audeze Deckard is a high-quality headphone amplifier with a built-in DAC to provide the best performance possible from your digital and analog music files. This single-ended Class-A amplifier is housed in a sleek, brushed aluminum chassis, and comes with a 6' power cord and a 6' USB interface cable.

Connections/Controls:

  • Front Panel: 1/4" headphone jack, Input switch (USB, RCA), Gain (Low, Med, High), Rotary volume knob
  • Rear Panel: USB Digital Input (Type B), RCA Input (stereo), RCA Output (stereo), Power Switch, IEC 3-prong power cord input

Specifications:

Outputs:

  Line Out Headphone Out
Frequency Response 5Hz - 100kHz, -1dB
-0.03dB at 20Hz / -0.07dB at 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106dB, A-weighted
THD+N 0.00045% at 1kHz 2 VRMS, A-weighted >0.1%, 20Hz-20kHz, 4W with 20Ω load, A-weighted
Output Impedance 50Ω
Output Power N/A 4W at 20Ω

DAC:

  • Sample Rate: 16- to 24-bit (Windows), 16- to 32-bit (Mac), 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, (352.8kHz and 384kHz Mac only)
  • Gain: Low: 0dB, Mid: 10dB, High: 20dB (Mid position recommended for Audeze headphones)

  • System Support:

    • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 (USB2 driver requires installation)

    • Mac OS 10.6.4 and above (no driver needed)

  • Dimensions: Width: 6.103" Height: 1.848" Depth: 13" (including power cord and knob)

  • Weight: 5 pounds 6.3 ounces (including power cord and USB cable)

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