Small yet powerful, the Violectric CHRONOS is a highly portable DAC and headphone amplifier that delivers all of the features expected of an audiophile DAC in a pocket-sized form factor, including support for DSD 256 audio decoding and distortion-free 384 kHz / 32-bit sampling rates. Milled from solid aluminum, the CHRONOS is rugged and durable, with a sleek, beveled design, and it is designed for compatibility with modern mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

The CHRONOS sports one 3.5mm TRS output, for driving low-impedance headphones with up to 30mW per channel, and one USB-C input for driver-free, class-compliant digital audio input and a minimal power draw that will barely impact your device's battery life. This DAC comes with three adapter cables, including a lightning adapter, for connecting to various mobile devices, and a stylish miniature case to protect your device.

Designed for Use with Mobile Devices    384 kHz / 32-Bit PCM Sample Rate    DSD Support up to DSD 256    Ultralow Distortion    One 3.5mm TRS Output, One USB-C Input    Plug-and-Play Operation    Solid Aluminum Construction    Includes Three Adapter Cables and Case

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do I need a four pole jack mic for this to work with my 2008 MacBook or will my 3-pole (2 little plastic rings) Sennheiser jack work with it?

A: Yes, you will need a 4 pole headphone. This is a 4 pole jack.

Q: 2. How clean is this in terms of hiss and self noise?

A: The Fischer Amps In-Ear Stick Portable Headphone Amplifier is designed to be silent and transparent, and as it does not use AC voltage there should be no possibility of ground noise or hum.

Q: 3. Can this be used on passive and powered monitor systems?

A: Neither. You would connect this to a return on a stage box, either an aux return, or if you have an extra monitor return.

Q: 4. can you use this with a Sony PS4?

A: No. The HP-A3 32-Bit D/A Converter with Headphone Amp from Fostex is a digital to analog audio converter designed for computer audio output. It is capable of handling up to a 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio source.

Q: 5. Does this support only MQA files, not FLAC, PCM, DSD? Or Amazon Music app or YouTube through my iPhone?

A: The FiiO Q3 MQA Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier (BH #FIQ3SMQA) is not a player. A connected player will decode the files and then feed it through the FiiO Q3 MQA.

Q: 6. Will the use of a quality Y-Splitter cable (1/8 male to twin females) greatly affect the preamp's output quality & efficiency to each headphone? Can the slight signal level loss be well compensated just by raising the volume control?

A: If you are using a quality cable designed for splitting headphones it should be wired correctly and the main concern would be signal loss. This can be compensated for with volume. You would want to ensure the headphones impedances are still within the capabilities of the unit.

Q: 7. Where ManufacturingChina or Austria?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's Country of Origin is China. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.

Q: 8. Will this work on a laptop that has USB A ports but does not have a USB C port?

A: Any computer with a typical USB-A port can use the Audioengine D1P 32-Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC. All you'll need is a USB-C to USB-A cable.

Q: 9. Can this be used as a digital signal converter usb c input to optical (or coax) output?

A: The FiiO K3 V2 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Black) BH #FIK3V2 will not work as a digital signal converter from USB-C.

Q: 10. Can I connect to an audio mixer from the groove's headphone output? And will it maintain the high quality sound?

A: Yes you can although it is an 8th inch stereo out, however it sounds fantastic and functions fine as a line level out. So if the 8th inch connector doesn't bother you go for it.