![]() ![]() The tiny On/Off switch is squeezed between the 12V DC input and the USB port so it is very difficult to use it (especially if you have thick fingers) when both cables are simultaneously plugged in, which by the way is the most common use scenario. The 4.4mm port is located too close to the volume knob as a result adjusting the volume is a little awkward while using this output.Īt the back things are more cramped but the plugs are still usable with one minor exception. Next there are the 4.4mm balanced headphone output, a 6.35mm single-ended headphone output and a balanced 4-pin XLR headphone output. AURORA PLAYER WINDOWS REVIEW FREESampling rate and lock/unlock status are unfortunately not displayed.Īt the center there is an aluminium knob to control the potentiometer which has a smooth, precise and resistant free rotation. AURORA PLAYER WINDOWS REVIEW BLUETOOTHThe Bluetooth version of the Aurora is only available in China.Īt the front panel, starting from the left side, there is the input selection toggle switch and then a series of seven LEDs that display the selected input and whether the unit is decoding DSD or MQA. The unit is very versatile as it offers a powerful balanced headphone amplifier with three different output plugs, balanced and unbalanced line outputs that can be switched between DAC or preamplifier function while except for the three digital inputs there is also a line level input for connecting an external analog source like a phono. ![]() One such product under the DA-ART brand is the newly released Aurora, an all-in-one device that combines a DAC with a powerful, class A headphone amplifier and preamplifier in a desktop friendly chassis. Their DA1 768KHz balanced DAC headamp/preamp is one of the best regarded devices among the high-end headphone community.Īnd while the reference products are relatively affordable, they are still quite expensive for the younger generation, so the sub-brand DA-ART was created to adopt the main technologies into more affordable all-in-one products. They combine leading-edge technologies, rigorous engineering principles, exquisite craftsmanship, and the passion of audiophiles into their R&D process, deploying all available resources and expertise to deliver products that sound good, measure well and function reliably. YULONG Audio designs and manufactures high-end audio products with special focus on All-in-One products for home and personal audio since 2009. The Aurora is priced at $520 and you can buy it from all authorized dealers around the world. The review sample was kindly provided as an extended loan.Īs always the review reflects my honest and subjective opinion, I haven't received monetary or any other kind of compensation and I don't use affiliate links. ![]()
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