audioengine D1P Premium Portable Headphone Amp and DAC User Guide

June 1, 2024
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D1P Premium Portable Headphone Amp & DAC

Quick start Guide

Welcome to the Audio engine family and congratulations on your purchase of the DIP Headphone Amplifier and Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).

Audio engine is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality listening experience possible and the DIP was designed with the same attention to detail and operational simplicity as all our products.

We wish to sincerely thank our customers and the entire Audio engine team for the inspiration to create yet another great product.

Overview
DIP is a powerful yet portable 32-bit headphone amplifier and USB DAC with performance and features found in more expensive digital interfaces. It doesn’t require much power but is capable of driving even the most demanding headphones. DIP can also be used to bypass your computer! internal DAC or sound card and connect directly to powered speakers or any audio system.

Features
Drives audiophile-grade headphones
Powered by all your devices
Works with i0S, Android, Mac OS & Windows
USB and S/PDIF optical inputs
Stereo analog and headphone outputs
Custom audiophile grade connectors

MQA Renderer technology is included, which can connect to an WA Core signal and complete the final unfold of an MQA file.

DIP will also process PCM digital audio up to 32 bits with a maximum sample rate of384kHz and supports DSD play back up to DSDI28 sources.

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a: Headphone
b: Line out
c: Volume

  1. Volume control
  2. Output select
  3. 3.5mm mini-jack audio output
  4. USB-C power +audio from your phone, tablet or computer
  5. Sample rate indicator

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a: Line out
b: Optical in
c: Right
d: Left

  1. RCA stereo analog output
  2. TOSLINK digital optical input

Quick Setup
Here’s how to connect DIP to headphones or any music system:

[1] Connect your computer, tablet, or phone to DIP using the included USB cable for Mac OS. i0S. Android, or Windows.
[2] Connect your headphones or powered speakers into the DIP front panel mini jack output or stereo outputs on the rear panel.
[3] Adjust the volume levels on your device, app, and DIP to a medium level and start playing music.

For PC, DIP will be recognized automatically.
For Mac, under System Preferences/Sound, select “Audio engine DIP” as the sound output.

Optical input
The Toslink digital optical input can accept PCM stereo streams from any optical source, such as a TV, computer, media server, or any product with an optical output.

DIP will sound great out of the box and will get better over time. However, give it 40 to 50 hours break-in time before doing any critical listening.

Extra tips, troubleshooting, FAQs and updates to this guide can be found on our website:
audioengine.com/support-inquiry

Product returns and refunds
We sincerely hope you get as much enjoyment from our products as we’ve had creating them. However, should you have an issue or are not satisfied with any Audio engine product for any reason contact the re seller where you purchased or contact us directly. audioengine.com/support- inquiry

Warranty information
All Audio engine products have a 3-year Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase. The Limited Warranty applies only to Audio engine products sold in the United States. Your warranty is automatic, so there is no need to register. For limited Warranty coverage elsewhere, please contact the Audio engine dealer, reseller, or distributor in your country or region.

What is covered
All defective parts or faulty workmanship.

What is not covered
The Audio engine Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, excessive moisture, lightning, power surges, other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification. or repairs, or failure to follow the instructions outlined in this guide.

What we will do
We will repair or replace any defective parts, at our option, within a reasonable amount of time and five of charge anytime during the warranty period. After service, we will be responsible for shipping the product back to a US address at our expense.

References

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