HIFIMAN EF499 Headphone Amplifier R2R DAC

HiFiMAN's EF499 is a DAC and headphone amplifier. It offers warm sound from R2R digital/analogue conversion and an output level of 4.35W at 32Ω, enabling it to drive a wide range of headphones. Its extensive connectivity makes it a highly flexible device, capable of fitting into a wide range of configurations.

HiFiMAN EF499: Excellent connectivity

The EF499 from HiFiMAN offers a range of connections for great flexibility in use, thanks in particular to the digital inputs available. In addition to a coaxial input, the EF499 offers a USB-B and USB-C input as well as an RJ45 input, allowing you to connect a router, for example. On the output side, in addition to the 4-pin XLR and 6.35mm jack headphone outputs available on the front panel, a 3-pin stereo XLR and stereo RCA output are also available on the rear panel, allowing you to use it as a DAC and preamplifier in conjunction with a power amplifier.

HiFiMAN EF499: Ethernet RJ45 Port

The HiFiMAN EF499 features an RJ45 Ethernet network port. Thanks to this, you can connect the EF499 to a NAS connected to your network to enjoy your favorite audio files. Thanks to its wireless streaming function, you can also enjoy your music directly from your portable players. You can also enjoy your music from your favorite applications by connecting them to your router and then to the amplifier.