CES 2015: Audio-Technica launches high-res portable headphone amplifier

It can decode high-res files in DSD 32-bit/128khz, and PCM 32-bit/384kHz.

The amp is equipped with a 3.5mm jack and micro USB socket. There is also a high/low gain switch, a machined aluminium volume dial, and a five-stage sampling indicator (for digital input).

An internal rechargeable lithium polymer battery lasts up to 14 hours with analogue signals, or six hours on digital ones.

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All of this is housed in an all-aluminium enclosure measuring 27x77x116mm. The total weight is 240g.

The AT-PHA100 is due for release in April, and will cost £490.

This week also sees the release of the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 headphones, designed to make the most of high-res audio.