Powered by an XMOS xCORE-200 Multicore Controller with USB 2.0 asynchronous audio transfer interface, the miniDSP IL-DSP features a Cirrus Logic CS43130 chip on the headphone amplifier, with up to 130dB SNR @ 32bit. The DAC supports any PCM audio sample rate from 44.1 to 192 kHz with up to 32-bit resolution, as well as DSD64/DSD128 modes (the DSP section is bypassed under DSD mode).
But more important, the IL-DSP features a full ten bands of powerful, flexible parametric EQ in a tiny USB-C bus-powered package, and is the perfect companion for a laptop, tablet, or smartphone (macOS, Windows and Android supported). The inbuilt microphone for voice-calling ensures maximum mobile flexibility.
Housed in a light-weight aluminum enclosure, the IL-DSP sports impeccable audio specifications of 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.0007% THD+N (mid-gain). 30 mW power output per channel is ample for IEMs and most portable headphones. The ten bands of parametric EQ are configured with miniDSP's easy-to-use computer interface.
The fully adjustable peaking and shelving filters allow adjustment of the audio band from the narrowest to the broadest control ranges, with up to 16 dB boost or cut in each band. This combination of DSP power, careful selection of high-quality components and a 32-bit audiophile DAC combine to create an unparalleled portable headphone experience.
The IL-DSP is now available from the miniDSP webshop for just $99 USD.
More miniDSP updates
Meanwhile, miniDSP continues to expand the features available on its many hardware devices, and the company just announced that Dirac Live 2.0 support for miniDSP products has arrived. Dirac Live 2.0 support is available for all of the company's 2-channel platforms, such as the SHD Series, DDRC-22 Series and the DDRC-24. And best of all, the upgrade is offered free of charge!
Users of the immensely popular miniDSP EARS headphone calibration device will be also happy to learn that the latest Room EQ Wizard (REW) software is now supporting automatic discovery of the device, and support for dual calibration files. miniDSP has published a new application note explaining how REW can help with headphone equalization.
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