HIFIMAN EF600 Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- HIFIMan
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HIFIMAN EF600 Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC
Thank you for choosing the HIFIMAN EF600, our flagship DAC and amplifier that
is one of the finest on the market. HIFIMAN is a world-famous manufacturer
specializing in high-end audiophile-grade products. The company’s excellent
R&D team features industry professionals with extensive experience in voicing
high-end headphones and electronics.
The EF600 is designed for audiophile-grade desktop performance. Featuring
HIFIMAN’s acclaimed Hymalaya Pro DAC module, the EF600 is designed for use as
a pre-amp or completely independent amplifier. Its elegant industrial design
makes it a welcome addition to the room, no matter where it is placed.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 283mm x 165mm x 135mm
- In-box Accessories: Power Cable x1, Bluetooth Antenna x1
- Input: USB/COAXIAL, RCA, Balanced In, Bluetooth
- Output: XLR 4-Pin Balanced Headphone Output, 6.35mm
- Single-ended Headphone Output
Important
- Power voltage may vary in different countries and areas. Before connecting this product to a power source for the first time, please make sure the rated voltage on the panel corresponds to\ local voltage.
- Firmly grasp the plug when the power cable is being unplugged. Do not pull the cable to unplug.
- Do no operate with wet or oily hands.
- This product should not be placed in a dusty, dirty environment. Never expose it to high humidity.
- The plug should be unplugged if the product will not be used for an extended period.
- IMPORTANT : Do not reverse the L/R channel while connecting with the audio devices.
- To avoid hearing loss, always maintain a moderate listening volume when using headphones /earphones.
- Be careful to ensure the EF600 is used only by adults who understand the proper usage.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure that the rated voltage on the panel corresponds to the local voltage.
- Connect the power cable to the power source and turn on the power supply.
- Select the appropriate input source (USB/COAXIAL, RCA, Balanced In, Bluetooth) using the input selector switches.
- Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level.
- Connect headphones to either the XLR 4-Pin Balanced Headphone Output or the 6.35mm Single-ended Headphone Output.
- Enjoy high-quality sound from your audio devices.
Thank you for choosing the HIFIMAN EF600, our flagship DAC and amplifier that is
one of the finest on the market. This Owner’s Manual will provide a helpful
overview and familiarize you with the product’s features and proper usage.
HIFIMAN is a world-famous manufacturer specializing in high-end audiophile-
grade products. The company’s excellent R&D team features industry
professionals with extensive experience in “voicing” high-end headphones and
electronics.
Following the success of the EF400, HIFIMAN introduces the EF600, designed for
audiophile-grade desktop performance. Featuring HIFIMAN’s acclaimed Himalaya
Pro DAC module, the EF600 is designed for use as a pre-amp or completely
independent amplifier. Its elegant industrial design makes it a welcome
addition to the room, no matter where it is placed.
Hymalaya Pro uses the core technology found in the Hymalaya Max, with the
added support of a new FPGA algorithm and 0.01% precision resistors. The sum
total is a performance that surpasses the PCM1704 in every way.
EF600 supports high-resolution Bluetooth wireless audio. The upgraded Qualcomm
QCC5124 Bluetooth design supports multiple Bluetooth codecs, including aptX-
HD, delivering lossless sound quality for audiophile-level sonics.
Important
- Power voltage may vary in different countries and areas. Before connecting this product to a power source for the first time, please make sure the rated voltage on the panel corresponds to local voltage. If not, the power supply should be turned off and the power cable disconnected before adjusting the voltage selector to make sure the power supply corresponds to the local voltage before reconnecting. The value displayed on the red voltage switch is the current voltage.
- Firmly grasp the plug when the power cable is being unplugged. Do not pull the cable to unplug.
- Do no operate with wet or oily hands.
- This product should not be placed in a dusty, dirty environment. Never expose it to high humidity.
- The plug should be unplugged if the product will not be used for an extended period.
- IMPORTANT : Do not reverse the L/R channel while connecting with the audio devices.
- To avoid hearing loss, always maintain a moderate listening volume when using headphones /earphones.
- Be careful to ensure the EF600 is used only by adults who understand the proper option. Keep the DAC/Amp away from children. Likewise, high temperatures and potentially damaging chemicals and solvents such as butane lighters, gasoline, insecticides, etc. may cause irreparable damage to the EF600. items such as a lighter, butane gas tank, air freshener, insecticide, solid alcohol, gasoline and organic solvent etc.
- This product should not be disassembled or refitted by anyone other than HIFIMAN.
- the following situations, please disconnect the power supply from the product and contact HIFIMAN customer service.：
- A. The power cable or plug is damaged.
- B. The product has fallen to the ground or liquid has spilled into or on the equipment.
- C. The product was exposed to an extremely humid environment.
- D. The product does not seem to operate properly, or there is a noticeable change in performance.
Specifications
- Signal to Noise Ratio : 118dB（A-Weighted）
- Channel Separation: 131dB±3dB
- THD+N (Line out ）: 0.0014%（-8dB)
- Max Power Output ：5.12 WPC@32Ω balanced/1.8 WPC@32Ω unbalanced Codecs： AAC/SBC/aptX/aptX-HD/LDAC
- Dimension: see below graphic for all details
In-box Accessories
- Power Cable x1
- Bluetooth Antenna x1
Note:
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
Front Panel Layout
Real Panel Layout
Bottom Panel Layout
HIFIMAN Limited Warranty
Your product is warrantied for a period of one year beginning with the
original date of purchase. If you join HIFIMAN on Facebook, your product
warranty will be extended for an additional six months. Please contact HIFIMAN
customer service if you need any assistance.
The dated sales or delivery receipt is your proof of purchase. You may be
required to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty
service so please keep it handy.
If your product is under warranty and malfunctions occur, please contact
HIFIMAN customer service or your authorized dealer. If necessary, and at the
discretion of HIFIMAN, the company will provide a warranty repair or
replacement of your product.
Caution: do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Tampering with
or modifying your HIFIMAN product will void its warranty.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to :
- Defective or discolored parts if the damages are caused by fluids, dirt, missing keys, broken plastic parts or improper use.
- Damage caused by misuse with another product.
- Use of the product for other than its normal intended use, including, without limitation, failure to use the product in accordance with the supplied “Owner’s Guide”
- Damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect or misuse.
- If you do not have a valid dated receipt showing proof of purchase.
- Damage caused by services/repairs or other modifications to the system carried out by anyone other than HIFIMAN or an authorized HIFIMAN distributor or dealer.
- Damage caused by self-repair or if the unit has been disassembled or modified in any way.
- HIFIMAN guarantees your satisfaction and will do everything reasonable to achieve that. If you have any questions or concerns with your product, simply contact your authorized dealer or HIFIMAN directly (if purchased from us) and explain the issue in detail. Should a return be required, a RA# will be issued. Return shipping to HIFIMAN or authorized service facility will be at the owner’s expense.
- The warranty applies to the first purchaser and is not transferable. Should you need warranty service please contact your authorized HIFIMAN dealer. Or email us directly at customerservice@HIFIMAN.com
- If you have any concerns with your product: please contact us to explain the issue in detail. If a return/refund is required, a RA# will be issued. Return shipping to
- HIFIMAN or authorized service facility is done at the owner’s expense.
Customer Service Tel: 1-
201-443-4626
E-mail :
customerservice@HIFIMAN.com
Website: www.HIFIMAN.com
FCC
Labelling requirements.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Information to user.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Information to the user.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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References
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