![]() Driver & FirmwareĮarMen Eagle DAC is a plug and play device and doesn’t require any driver. So the full USB A on a portable device may sound like old school but in practical scenarios it’s beneficial. For example I have a type C DAC which only works when used with the same brand’s cable, aftermarket cables are not compatible. Now as Eagle has a full USB A male instead of type C female, it is also compatible with a wide range of OTG cables. I often think of how EarMen has fitted all the components in such a tiny device? CompatibilityĮarMen Eagle is compatible with almost every source device like Phone (Android, iOS), DAP (iBasso DX160, TempoTec V1, Fiio M11), and PC (Windows, Mac OS). ![]() So EarMen hasn’t compromised anything in terms of design and build quality. The front USB A port is gold plated and the 3.5mm port on the back of the device is also high in quality. The front-side EarMen logo under the glass also illuminates according to the file format paying.Īll the brandings & High-Res stickers also have been printed under the glass surface of Eagle, so there is no chance for a scratch on the body. It’s light, thin yet feels solid in hand. Eagle is also the thinnest portable DAC I have ever seen. Where the metal body giving EarMen Eagle proper structural strength, both the glasses giving Eagle a classy look. Metal body and 2.5D glass on front and back. The design of EarMen eagle is unique and best among all the portable DAC I ever have used. Design & Build Qualityĭesign and build quality both are excellent. But what I am missing in the box, is a leather pouch/case for the EarMen Eagle DAC. ![]() To use EarMen Eagle with iOS devices the Apple camera adapter is required, so Apple device users may have to spend some extra to use Eagle. If still, you need one, there are plenty available for a very low price. Now as most of the smartphones/Digital audio players have already shifted to type C from micro USB, I don’t think there is any need for another separate micro USB to USB Type A Female cable. AccessoriesĮarMen Eagle comes with only one OTG cable (USB Type C to USB Type A Female) which is nice. So the overall presentation is nice and simple but if EarMen would have used a small box for such a tiny device that would be better. Other than those two items the Warranty and User Manual papers were also there. Inside the box, the device and the OTG cable have been securely placed using a large foam pad. The liner image of the device is present on the top of the box and all the specifications have been printed back of the box. It comes inside a 5 x 8-inch slick black box. Tested External AmplifiersĮarMen Eagle’s presentation is simple. Sennheiser HD6XX, Magaosi K3 HD, Nature Sound NS3, Fearless Audio Crystal Pearl, BQEYZ Spring 2, and ISN Audio D02. USB Type C to USB Type A (Female) OTG Cable,.Compatibility – Windows, Mac OS, Android, IOS (I pad pro with Type C).Dimensions – 55x 22 x 8 mm (L X W X H),.MAX Decoding – 384 KHZ/32 bit, DSD 128 (DoP), DXD,.Output Power –1V 16 ohms, 1.4V 32 ohms, 2V 150 ohms,.Structure – Metal Body and Glass front and back,.BTW the Eagle unit has been provided by EarMen audio for this review, so a big thanks to them. So what’s special in EarMen’s 119$ Eagle? Lets’ explore in this review. Some of them truly sound good for their price range. Now in the current scenario, there are plenty and super cheap portable solutions are available in the market. BTW if EarMen as a brand seems new to you, please note that EarMen is a sub-brand of Auris Audio from Europe.īack to Eagle, it is a cost-effective portable solution from EarMen. ![]() For portable usage, EarMen has the Sparrow DAC which is an all-rounder solution for extraordinary sound but just recently they have also released another portable DAC plus headphone AMP called EarMen Eagle. A few months back I had posted the review of EarMen Donald DAC, which was a very capable, good sounding desktop standalone DAC from EarMen.
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