The DP-02 FX-in Audio is a compact, complete with an attractive price given the wide range of features offered. Its dimensions allow it to be positioned easily on any desk.

It is able to play files stored on USB / SD card or sent via Bluetooth, make a D / A conversion, pre-amplify the analog signal and control the volume. In short, once in place, the only thing it needs is power amplifier or an active speaker to rmake a full audio system.

The DP-02 also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and can be controlled remotely thanks to a included remote control.

File Player

The DP-02 is a file player. That is to say that it is able to function as an audio source from digital audio files. The device is able to decode all formats of the ordinary general music: MP3 (320Kbps max), WMA (384Kbps max) and APE, FLAC (of 44.kHz / 16-bit 48.kHz / 24-bit) and WAV (of 44.kHz / 16-bit 96.kHz / 24-bit).

The source / file playing is highly intuitive to handle since the DP02 has a female USB-A input and an SD card reader. As long as you have any of such devices, you will be alble to easily transfer large data of audio files to the player.

Playback settings (play / pause / stop / next track / previous track) are accessibes from the front of the unit. A supplied remote control also offers the possibility to remotely control the DP02.

Warning, the DP-02 is not a file explorer, so it does not support the concept of folders and cannot organize your audio files.

Tube preamplifier

After decoding the audio files, the signal is pre-amplified through two tubes mounted on the top of the device.

The tubes in question are vacuum tubes 6K4 model. They contribute to a warm and lively sound reproduction. The construction of the DP-02 ideally accommodates this preamp tubes stage and manages to offer a 1.9Vrms output level with a 0.2% THD and S / N ratio of 88dB. Amazing specifications for a device of this size and in this price range.

connectivity

With the exception of the SD card and USB-A inputs which are positioned on the front for easy access. The rest of the connection is on the back of the housing. From left to right, a connector for Bluetooth antenna (supplied), a line input and a 3.5mm stereo RCA input.

As output, the DP-02 has a stereo RCA output and a 3.5mm headphone jack port.

Finally, the rear panel also has a DC input jack for powering the device through the included AC adapter.

Controlling the device

All device control options are available on the front panel. A remote control is also provided to let the user control the DP-02 from distance.

This comprehensive remote control provides access to all the features offered. It can be used to change the source (RCA / Aux), change volume, skip to the next track / previous or even program the repetition of the currently playing track.

The parameters for Bluetooth (including pairing) are also accessible via this remote control.

Compact dimensions

The DP 02 has extremely compact dimensions: height 3.4cm x width13cm x length 11 cm, the DP02 FX-home audio can be integrated easily, enven into rooms lacking space.