"The Cambridge delivers plenty of insight and has an appealingly delicate way with vocals – there’s natural warmth here and a nice full-bodied balance.“
DacMagic XS
Tragbarer USB-DAC
Der DacMagic XS USB Digital Analog Wandler (DAC)/Kopfhörerverstärker ermöglicht eine sofortige Verbesserung der Audio-Ausgabe an jedem Computer. Anschluss an jeden USB-Port schnell und einfach. Ob Lieblingsfilm oder Musikwiedergabe, mit dem DacMagic XS genießt du feinste klangliche Details, genau wie vom Künstler vorgesehen.
"The Cambridge delivers plenty of insight and has an appealingly delicate way with vocals – there’s natural warmth here and a nice full-bodied balance.“
HOMETHEATERREVIEW.COM BEST OF 2014 AWARD
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"It's a great choice for someone who wants to enjoy higher-quality music on the go."
Magnetic Mag
Vereinigte Staaten,
"A highly recommended piece of technology for anyone that is listening to a lot of music on their computer. For its output, size and price it truly is one of the best buys in the after market DAC marketplace."
Device Squad
Vereinigtes Königreich,
'If you really want to hear your headphones, in-ears or external speakers as they were meant to be heard, get yourself one of these pocket-sized DAC converters from renowned sound specialists Cambridge Audio.'
Philly.com
Vereinigte Staaten,
“If price is no object and your music source has a USB jack, the better-finessed Dac Magic XS ( $189 at amazon.com) is an audiophile's dream come true.”
Trusted Reviews
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"Boy does it deliver on the sonic front. It creates a huge, detailed soundstage that's full of warmth."
The Absolute Sound
Vereinigte Staaten,
"The DacMagic XS delivers a lot of functionality and sonic goodness for under $200. For audiophiles looking for a road warrior that will also be at home hooked up to any computer, portable, or desktop, and will successfully drive most headphones, the Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS DAC is a very affordable option."
Philly.com
Vereinigte Staaten,
"Headphone amps built into computers are disgraceful, too - hissing audibly, always. DacMagic XS from Cambridge Audio is a terrific work-around, a tiny, 5-ounce DAC (digital to analog converter) box that plugs into a computer's USB jack and puts out high-quality, ultra-low-distortion sound. Just add headphones and serve."
Phile-Web
Japan,
"I'm using my DacMagicXS every day with my Macbook Air and headphones. It's a very nice sound, and I'm enjoying my music more now. I hope many Japanese Audiophiles get to know Cambridge Audio's sound."
Electronista
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"For the quality it brings to music it will be worth it."
The Batchelor Guy
Vereinigte Staaten,
"If you thought the pricey cans you treated yourself to sounded good before, just wait until you jack them into the XS and hear what digital music is supposed to sound like."
Life Hacker
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"This matchbox-sized gadget is a boon for audiophiles who prefer to lose themselves in music during long haul flights."
WHAT HI-FI?
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"The Cambridge delivers plenty of insight and has an appealingly delicate way with vocals – there’s natural warmth here and a nice full-bodied balance.“
Terra
Portugal,
"This little device is able to get a little closer to the experience of listening to music in a recording studio."
Hi-Fi Choice
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"Given how masterfully it handles hi-res sources in particular and its sterling work with lower-quality material, it isn't hard to say that this is probably the best entry-level DAC around."
Computer Shopper
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"The DacMagic XS is a great way of easily upgrading laptop audio. It's built-in headphone amp with handy volume controls make it ideal if you need top-notch sound on the move."
T3
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"The Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS adds depth and detail to your digital files that you didn't know existed.“
Hi-Fi News
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"The DacMagic XS has an upfront, engaging and punchy sound, but this never descends into hardness or sounds unpleasant. It is a dramatic improvement over the internal sound systems of an Apple Macbook Pro for example"
Sound & Vision
Vereinigtes Königreich,
"If you’re looking for a USB DAC that will improve computer audio—but not break the bank—Cambridge Audio’s DacMagic XS is a leading contender."
What Hi-Fi?
Vereinigtes Königreich,
Best DAC under £100
"The best USB DAC if you're on a super tight budget, the DacMagic XS is truly portable, requiring no external battery, and connections are simple with just a USB input and 3.5mm output."
Witch Doctor
Neuseeland,
"Kramer searches for flaws but finds little to fault in Cambridge Audio’s new DAC that also happens to be a headphone amp, and for a small cost will resurrect the ‘hi’ in fi coming out of your PC or Mac.“
Micro USB Input, 3,5mm Analog-Output
ESS9023 24-Bit DAC
USB 1.0 Modus: 16/24-Bit, 44,1kHz, 48kHz, 88,2kHz, 96kHz USB 2.0 Modus: 16/24-Bit, 44,1kHz, 48kHz, 88,2kHz, 96kHz, 176,4kHz, 192kHz
2V RMS
150mW
12 Ohms
+/-0,2dB 20Hz – 20kHz
<0,004%
103 dB (ungewichtet)
66dB
0,5 Ohm
53 Schritte (54 verschiedene Lautstärkeniveaus)
30 x 10 x 53,5mm (1,2 x 0,4 x 2,1’’)
100g (3,5oz)
