IC-CONNECT has announced the start of handling products from the audio manufacturer "Audirect". Along with that, two portable DACs "ATOM2" and "Beam2se-21" will be on sale from August 20th. Although the price is open, it is expected that the ATOM2 will be sold at around 9,500 yen including tax, and the Beam2se-21 will be sold at around 11,500 yen including tax.
"ATOM2" "Beam2se-21" ATOM2 is a portable DAC with a compact size of W14×H11×D28mm and a weight of 18g. The exterior is made of steel-zinc alloy and has a luxurious texture, and when attached to a smartphone, it is only about 14 mm larger, making it less likely to get in the way. ESS Technology's ES9218AC PRO is installed in the DAC chip, PCM supports up to 768kHz / 32bit, DSD supports up to 512, and MQA is also supported. Equipped with ESS Technology ES9218AC PRO On the function side, it is equipped with automatic gain adjustment that automatically determines the attached earphone. As a result, when changing from high-impedance to low-impedance earphones or headphones, it is said to prevent damage to the ears due to unintended loud volume (since it is a simple measurement, some volume adjustment is necessary). In addition, the LED on the main unit changes color according to the sampling rate of the song being played. The color of the LED changes according to the music format being played. Playback frequency characteristics are 20Hz - 40kHz. The input terminal is USB Type-C, and since it is integrated with the main unit, it can be directly connected without a cable. The output terminal is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Beam2se-21 is a portable DAC that can be used by connecting to a smartphone, etc. with a cable. The included cable is detachable, and a USB Type-C to USB-A conversion connector is also included. Also, although it is not covered by the warranty, a limited number of USB Type-C to Lightning cables are included. It can also be connected to a PC with the included conversion connector.The main unit uses a scratch-resistant acrylic on a one-piece metal body.The external dimensions are W15 x H53 x D10mm, and the weight is about 23g, realizing a compact and smart appearance. ing. Equipped with ES9218AC PRO like ATOM2, which fits comfortably in a jeans pocket. It supports PCM 768kHz/32bit, DSD512, and MQA, and achieves power saving with a higher performance power management design than the company's conventional products. In addition, by pressing the button on the side of the main unit, you can switch between high, medium, and low gain modes, and switch between night mode (LED anaphora) and normal mode (LED constant light). The playback frequency response is 20Hz - 40kHz, and the output is ≧115mW (16Ω), ≧120mW (32Ω), ≧6.8mW (600Ω). The input terminal is USB Type-C, and the output terminal is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo mini jack.
