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AUDIRECT BEAM4: High-End Portable HiFi Decoding and Headphone Amplifier

AUDIRECT BEAM4

AUDIRECT BEAM4

Summary

A: Have you heard about the AUDIRECT BEAM4?

B: Yes, it's a portable USB DAC/AMP that supports DSD up to 512 and PCM up to 32-BIT/768kHz.

A: That's right. It also has both single-ended and balanced headphone output ports, and it's compact and lightweight.

B: And it has a battery capacity of 1200mAh, making it an ideal device for on-the-go use. Plus, it has a sleek geometric crystal design.

A: Definitely. The BEAM4 is perfect for music enthusiasts looking for an extraordinary audio experience in a portable device.

 

The AUDIRECT BEAM4 is a portable digital decoding headphone amplifier that supports DSD up to 512 and PCM up to 32-BIT/768kHz. It features both single-ended and balanced headphone output ports, three levels of adjustable gain, and a battery capacity of 1200mAh. Weighing just 62 grams, it is designed with a geometric crystal design and minimalistic aesthetics.

 

Features

  • Independent Power Supply Systems
  • ESS9281 AC PRO and APPLE LOSSLESS
  • DSD UP TO 512 and PCM 32-BIT/768KHZ
  • 3.5mm + 4.4mm Dual Output and Weighs 62g

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Decoding Chip: ESS9281 AC PRO
  • Crystal Oscillator: three(femtosecond-level)
  • Output Interface: 3.5mm SE + 4.4mm BAL
  • Frequency Response: 0.032dB@20Hz-40kHz
  • 4.4mm Output Power:
    • 16Ω-110mW
    • 32Ω-230mW
    • 600Ω-27.78mW
  • 3.5mm Output Power:
    • 16Ω-141mW
    • 32Ω-122mW
    • 600Ω-7mW
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio (SNR): -119dB
  • Distortion + Noise: 0.0003%
  • Sampling Rate: Up to 32-bit/768kHz
  • Support DSD Format: Up to DSD512
  • Weight: 62g
  • Battery Capacity: 1200mAh

 

 

ANOTHER EVOLUTION OF AUDIRECT'S HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

Since the Beam 1 generation, Audirect has been devoted to the development of headphone amplifiers. This time, the Beam 4 has achieved a groundbreaking advancement. The AUDIRECT BEAM4 is an exceptional digital decoding headphone amplifier that is both high-quality and efficient. It offers portability, making it a suitable device for music enthusiasts looking for an extraordinary audio experience.

 

 

A PORTABLE USB DAC/AMP

With its ESS9281 AC PRO decoder chip, the AUDIRECT BEAM4 consumes less power while supporting DSD up to 512 and PCM up to 32-BIT/768kHz. Its distortion level is as low as 0.0003%, and it supports Apple Lossless. Designed with an intelligent light for gain adjustment, three gain levels are available to suit your device.

 

 

SINGLE-ENDED AND BALANCED HEADPHONE OUTPUT PORTS

The AUDIRECT BEAM 4 supports both single-ended and balanced headphone connections. It features a single-ended 3.5mm port and a 4.4mm balanced headphone output port. The balanced port outputs up to 230mW of power, while the single-ended port provides up to 141mW of power, making it more than sufficient to drive modern IEMs and headphones.

 

 

EASY TO USE AND THREE LEVELS OF ADJUSTABLE GAIN

The cue light on the device's body changes its color depending on the decoded music format. You can easily choose the music format to decode by touching the side button. The BEAM4's battery has a capacity of 1200mAh. It also has a battery management indicator light, which turns green during MCU handshake, power compensation, and charging. When the voltage is low, the MCU automatically compensates for power, and the light remains green. When the power is low, the light will flash red.

 

 

GEOMETRIC CRYSTAL DESIGN AND LIGHTWEIGHT

The AUDIRECT BEAM4 flaunts a geometric crystal design with clean lines and minimalistic aesthetics. It weighs just 62 grams, approximately the weight of an egg. Its compact and lightweight form factor make it an ideal device for on-the-go use. Overall, the AUDIRECT BEAM4 is a stylish and graceful accessory that enhances your audio experience.

 

 

AUDIRECT BEAM4

AUDIRECT BEAM4

AUDIRECT BEAM4