QUESTYLE CMA 18 MASTER DAC Headphone Amplifier

Questyle's CMA 18 Master DAC/headphone amplifier is a high-performance device featuring top-of-the-range components. It incorporates an ES9039PRO DAC chip and an XMOS XU-316 USB interface, enabling it to support sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512. Added to this is Bluetooth functionality for reception of high-definition codecs such as aptX HD and LDAC, as well as Questyle's patented current mode amplification technology. This amplification technology enables it to reach up to 2W into 32 ohms on its balanced headphone output, and a preamplified line output level that can be boosted with the use of studio mode. The CMA 18 Master offers a complete connectivity with digital/optical inputs, an RCA input, headphone outputs and RCA and XLR line outputs.

Questyle CMA 18 Master: current-mode amplification

The Questyle CMA 18 Master benefits from the brand's patented current-mode amplification technology using discrete components. The headphone amplification and preamplification circuits are independent to ensure high performance and low distortion. The headphone amplifier circuit benefits from a fully balanced architecture, coupled with ALS analog potentiometers for optimum sound reproduction that will get the best out of your headphones. All components are incorporated on a military-grade PCB for optimum heat dissipation.