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The HA-P90SD’s digital music player enables convenient portable enjoyment of DSD128 (5.6MHz) sound sources, which most evocatively convey an artist’s breath and passion, even while on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5.6MHz DSD128 native playback from built-in microSD Card slot input.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-end Burr-Brown PCM1795 digital-to-analog converter (DAC).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDedicated dual 44.1kHz and 48kHz master clocks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadphone amp utilizes discreet op-amp and push-pull circuitry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBurr-Brown OPA1602 SoundPLUS® operational amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmple 170mW + 170mW (at 32Ω load) high power output.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortable amplifier with DAC offers easy connection to a wide range of devices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput terminal provides a connection for digital coaxial, digital optical and analog line inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDSD native playback from Windows \u0026amp; Mac operating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDSD128 (5.6MHz) native playback from Apple iOS devices. 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For use with high-quality headphones and earphones, the SHA900 features a 24 bit\/ 96 kHz conversion rate, customizable 4-band parametric EQ with five standard and 4 user-defined settings, rechargeability and input level meters. The SHA900 can process both digital audio directly via micro-USB, analog via a direct line in, or bypass entirely for a pure analog signal without conversion. 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Bluetooth can also be used to stream from your Smartphone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tangent DAC II DAC makes the perfect add-on for someone wanting to add a digital front end to an existing amplifier. However, the unit can also be used on its own, as a headphone amplifier and preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eBalanced outputs\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnusually at this price point, the Tangent DAC II DAC features balanced outputs as well as standard RCA outputs. Balanced outputs are used by high-end audio equipment to provide a noise-free connector. Standard RCA leads only have two conductors and are prone to picking up noise and interference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever, balanced leads have three conductors. The drive and receiving circuitry also needs to be specifically designed for balanced operation. 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