--- product_id: 182802158 title: "Nuprime Hi-mDAC Ultra-Compact, Low Power Consumption, Versatile and Portable USB DAC (PCM 384kHz & DSD256 decoding) & Headphone Amp" brand: "nuprime" price: "€ 0.16" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/182802158-nuprime-hi-mdac-ultra-compact-low-power-consumption-versatile-portable store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Nuprime Hi-mDAC Ultra-Compact, Low Power Consumption, Versatile and Portable USB DAC (PCM 384kHz & DSD256 decoding) & Headphone Amp **Brand:** nuprime **Price:** € 0.16 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nuprime Hi-mDAC Ultra-Compact, Low Power Consumption, Versatile and Portable USB DAC (PCM 384kHz & DSD256 decoding) & Headphone Amp by nuprime - **How much does it cost?** € 0.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/182802158-nuprime-hi-mdac-ultra-compact-low-power-consumption-versatile-portable) ## Best For - nuprime enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nuprime brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Hi mDAC is a portable high-resolution DAC and headphone amp. Capable of PCM 32/384 and DSD 256 decoding, it is ultra-compact and low power consumption and connects easily to your computer or mobile device. The Hi-mDAC outperforms anything in its price class and compares favourably to digital-to-analog converters and headphone amplifiers costing significantly more. It provides the listener with truly full-range sound with commanding bass and an impressive full-frequency response. The improvement in sound quality is easy to hear. State Of The Art DAC Chip & Custom USB Chip Hi-mDAC utilizes a new chip CS43131 from Cirrus Logic. The CS43131 combines a next-generation, low power audio DAC with a high-fidelity headphone amplifier to provide a superior system-level audio performance without draining battery life. A NuPrime customized low power USB communication chip together with the CS43131 achieved the previously unattainable goal of a lower power high performance portable DAC & headphone amp device. USB-A to USB-C cable included Usage Note Please search online for potential USB audio issues with your mobile phone model before ordering Hi-mDAC. Turn your source volume to MAX and use the volume on Hi-mDAC for the best result. ## Features - 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD 256 decoding; SNR > 100db; THD+N 0.005%; FR 20-20kHz +/- 0.5dB - High-performance headphone amplifier with 3.5mm stereo output. - Discrete USB audio receiver and D/A converter. Asynchronous transfer mode for doubled jitter-reduction at data input and over-sampling filter stages - Optical output (shared with 3.5mm headphone out) capable of S/PDIF and DoP stream - Works with Android (4.1 & above with OTG), iOS (with camera adapter USB cable), Windows 7/8/10, & Mac. Windows device driver download is required; other devices do not need a driver. ## Images ![Nuprime Hi-mDAC Ultra-Compact, Low Power Consumption, Versatile and Portable USB DAC (PCM 384kHz & DSD256 decoding) & Headphone Amp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i1lRhWKnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than Dragonfly Cobalt *by R***X on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020* Of course, 'better' is strictly subjective. From what I've read, Cobalt has some better specs. Cobalt sounds to me like it has more treble detail, maybe a little more spacious and airy.I have been using Cobalt daily while driving straight out of a Pixel 2 (through an iFi OTG adapter) and into Campfire Andromedas. I tried it with my LCD i4's, and it does great, more than enough power, but I'm not taking my i4's on the road every day. One problem with Cobalt setup for me is that with the Andromedas, there are really only 4 usable volume levels before it gets way too loud. So part of the issue is just synergy, I'm sure the Cobalt is probably excellent for some other IEMs, (or maybe some eq which I'm not about to mess with while driving) but the overall sound is too bright.The impressive thing about the NuPrime is how absolutely everything sounds good through it. I'm listening to a lot of things I wasn't really enjoying before. The bass is full and very satisfying, excellent dynamics. Everything in the NuPrime is sonically balanced, smooth, and well-placed. And even if it is not actually 'better' than Cobalt, it is easily as good, no question, at a much lower price point.Also, after a year of use, the USB A in from the Cobalt is a tad loose in the chassis. The NuPrime is an aluminum brick.Another reviewer had mentioned that the NuPrime has so many available volume clicks that it is a little awkward. You can just hold the button down, and that raises or lowers things very fast, and being able to finely adjust is nice. Also, to use it with a phone: Android OTG adapter (get the iFi) or Apple equivalent whatever that's called, then into the included USB C cable.I initially bought it because it sounded like it might be a nice alternative to Cobalt at times and with some music. For me, it is so much better that the Cobalt is sitting on a shelf at home.Awesome little device, and outstanding for the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You will NOT regret your purchase!!! *by S***V on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020* This DAC is small and the sound is crystal clear. I have a couple high end portable DAC's that I've accumulated over the years, Sony PHA3, Fiio Q5, iFi Micro iDSD, Dragonfly Red etc. These range from $200 to $600. I have good quality headphones also, Etymotic Er4 Studio, Shure SE535 and Fiio FH5. I do not invest in high quality tracks anymore. You would be hard pressed to discern a difference sometimes. From my experience, a good quality headphones and DAC is the most important piece of audio gear to have, even YouTube sounds amazing! I've always wanted something more portable and after being disappointed with the Dragonfly Red I called it quits.After reading about this company's products I decided to give it a try. I was expecting high quality but nothing to the likes of this. This is just on a whole other level. None of my DAC's can compare to this, miles ahead of the Dragonfly. Do your ears a favor and give this a try, you will not be disappointed. I have just bought another and I will definitely buy again. Many thanks to the audio engineers and everyone else who created this product :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome sound, power, value. Better than Dragonfly Rd. Finicky to use! *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020* I have the Dragonfly Red, and bought this when my Red jack went loose after two weeks. This sounds EXCELLENT, and is a better value than the Red.It's main problem is it is finicky to use. You can't use a USB C to USB C cable from a computer or phone, even though it has a USB C port! You need a USB C to OTB USB A adapter, and then USB A OTB Back to USB C! It's crazy! The volume buttons are nice except they have very small increments so lots of volume presses are required every time you start it up.Regardless of its issues, the performance/price ratio is fantastic. If you can get past the usability issues (I can), it is a better value than either the Dragonfly Red or Cobalt. 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