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See the complete review for the HIFIMAN EF400 DAC/Headphone Amplifier.

HIFIMAN has released its first new desktop amplifier/DAC in ten years, the EF400.

HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced Headphone Amplifier

The EF400 uses HIFIMAN’s new Himalaya R2R DAC, which uses an array of highly accurate resistors for a “ladder” method of conversion. This DAC supports the common PCM signal with a maximum 24-bit resolution. Its headphone amp offers the fidelity of Class A design and the efficiency of Class B architecture, and can produce up to 4.4W per channel.

HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced Headphone Amplifier Rear View

The front panel gives you FOUR balanced headphone outputs, so you use it to listen to a wide variety of headphones. On the back are input jacks for USB-B, USB-C, and RCA sources, and dual XLR three-pin balanced outputs.

HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced Headphone Amplifier Side View

That is a lot of versatility, but how does it sound? The HIFIMAN EF400’s suggested retail price is $599US. I’ll listen to it with several pairs of headphones and report back soon.

See the complete review for the HIFIMAN EF400 DAC/Headphone Amplifier.