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Top of the line Audeze Deckard Stereo Headphone amplifier, Class Operation, Beefy Power Supply, 3 Gain Stages, Stereo Preout jacks. I purchased the amp awhile back and the seller stated that he could not get the USB port to operate. Chassis design was subcontracted to BMW, sleek and attractive. It has a powerful 4watts Class A amp I puchased the amp as a dedicated headphone amp and never had any intention of using the internal DAC. The internal DAC has not been tested and is not guaranteed. The amplifier section operates perfectly. I used it with many HiEnd headphones including some high impedance headphones. This Deckard never missed a beat, powerful, dynamic, extended, spacious, smooth, natural, transparent, dead quiet and very musical. I am downsizing and is the only reason for the sale. It has a few small scratches on the top which are insignificant. It was designed by Audeze to drive their top of the headphones. Read the excellent reviews. It uses a IEC power cord which is not included, very common and inexpensive. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good Listening, SonnY :) See the impressive specs below:Here are the power ratings for the Deckard for various headphone impedances:20 ohms: P=4.5W *32 ohms: P=3 W50 ohms: P=1.8 W70 ohms: P=1.289 W110 ohms: P=0.82 W300 ohms: P=0.3 W(* W = power in Watts)These are very impressive numbers with plenty of juice to power all of the headphones and IEMs in my collection."If music is an important part of your life you deserve to hear the real thing. The Deckard is a powerhouse of a headphone amplifier combined with a high-performance DAC. There’s a front panel volume control and switches to choose gain and input so you can use the Deckard as a great line-level preamp to drive your whole desktop system. The sound is exciting and dynamic with beautifully rendered tonal colors that make music come alive."Super-clean Class A amplificationThe Deckard powers up your music using Class A amplification — an amp design long prized by audiophiles for its tonal purity and open sound. Its 4-watt power rating and 3-position gain switch also means this amp is capable of driving virtually any headphone to high levels with low distortion. Audeze wraps all this goodness in a beautifully built chassis crafted by the BMW Group DesignworksUSA.
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Audeze emerged in 2008 from a modest garage in Southern California's Orange County, USA, where founders including CEO Sankar Thiagasamundram and CTO Dr. Dragoslav Colich drew inspiration from a "2001: A Space Odyssey" poster—altering its spelling to evoke a "journey through audio." The company's origin traces to an encounter with an ex-NASA scientist whose flexible circuit material, originally for spacecraft, proved ideal for planar magnetic diaphragms, sparking a revolution in headphone design rooted in advanced materials science.
Audeze specializes in premium headphones, leveraging proprietary planar magnetic drivers and patented technologies like those in the LCD Origins series for unparalleled sound reproduction. Hand-assembled in their California facility, these open-back and closed-back models target audiophiles, Grammy-winning engineers, eSports pros, and gaming enthusiasts, with innovations extending to AI-powered spatial audio—eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or ancillary gear like DACs and cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Audeze commands respect as the most-awarded headphone brand worldwide, lauded for precision craftsmanship and the most accurate sound available. Its 2023 acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment bolsters PlayStation audio innovation while preserving independent multi-platform development, cementing its status among discerning buyers seeking uncompromised fidelity.
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