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MDR-1ADAC

Built-in DAC Headphones

Specifications

These headphones, featuring a built-in USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) amplifier, connect digitally to your devices to ensure your music sounds even closer to the original recording. And because the signal is only converted to analog when it reaches the drivers, you’ll enjoy unmatched clarity and accuracy on every track.

High-Resolution Audio compatible
Responsive Liquid Crystal Polymer driver for clarity
7.5 hours of battery life
Beat Response Control reduces heavy bass distortion
Foldable ear cups for easy portability

Driver Unit: 1.57 in
Frequency Response (Hz): 4–40,000Hz (digital), 4–100,000Hz (analog)

Experience music as the artist intended

Enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound with High-Resolution Audio. Passion for music unites every component from signal to speaker, while advanced technologies such as digital upscaling help to create the ultimate listening experience.

Clear and authentic, every time

Each track sounds true, whatever the source

Comfortable listening

Enjoy fine acoustics from a large driver and earcups that seal comfortably around your ears.

Ultra wide frequencies

Hear deep lows and euphoric highs with a full range of sound up to 100 kHz.

High sensitivity

Play music loud and clear from any home system or portable device with high sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.

Superior conversion, purer sound

Most portable devices include a simplified digital-to-analog converter, resulting in slightly compromised sound quality. These headphones, with a dedicated USB DAC amp built in, take over control of the conversion process from your device, then amplify sound using the integrated S-Master HX digital amplifier.

Unmatched clarity and accuracy

Connecting digitally keeps music true to the original

Headphones with an integrated, dedicated DAC amp can control conversion and amplification. Music stays digital for longer, only converted to analog as it reaches the drivers.

Multiple connections

Listen to music from your PC, Xperia Smartphone, Walkman, or iPhone using one of the supplied digital cables. Or connect to other players using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable.

Auto Select switches seamlessly between inputs for effortless connections.

Passion for sound

Every subtle note, precisely reproduced

Tune in to clear, balanced sound that stays true to the original recording, even at high volume. The highly responsive liquid crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragm is aluminum-coated, and combined with a 1.57 in HD driver, gives a more consistent and precise sound across the entire frequency range than a conventional diaphragm.

What is High-Resolution Audio?

High-Resolution Audio refers to a collection of digital processes allowing the encoding and playback of music using higher sampling rates than those used in CDs.

Record at a higher frequency than CD

High-Resolution Audio typically records at 96 kHz/24 bit or even 192 kHz/24 bit — much higher than CD.

Hear more realistic, emotive sound

While CDs and MP3s top out around 20 kHz, High-Resolution Audio supports frequencies above 24 kHz (as high as 100 kHz on this model) and a wider dynamic range.

S-Master HX digital amplifier

Eliminates analog components in the feedback stage for ultimate clarity in amplification.

Pulse Code Modulation

Listen to music that’s faithful to the original sound with up to 192 kHz / 24-bit encoding.

Direct Stream Digital

Hear natural sound over a wide dynamic range with up to DSD128 support.

Keep sound in

The enfolding design with ergonomic 3D earpads seals music in and keeps distractions out. Acoustics are reflected back towards your ears for the subtlest of sounds.

Luxurious look and feel

Style and comfort in perfect harmony

Iconic looks with a sleek metal headband and plush, black leather earpads. Pure comfort with a closed-back, wrap-around design that fits securely over your ears.