HIDIZS announce the S8 PRO Robin: Affordable Portable Hi-Res Headphone DAC for Andoid, iPhone and laptops.

Featuring 3.5mm Single-ended and 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output, and Support for 32-bit/384kHz & DSD256 Audio Files. Works with Android, iPhone and all laptops for high resolution audio from Apple Music, TIDAL and Amazon Music. Available from March, priced £79 / €79 / $99.


HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin — together with the SD2 Dongle DAC and ST2 PRO USB-C IEM Headphones announced at CES2024 — will be shown at a private media demo over the Bristol Hi-Fi Show on 23rd February. RSVP at hi@starscreamcommunications.com below.

The HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin is an affordable, compact portable USB Headphone DAC/Amplifier offering an excellent solution for improving your headphone listening from a wide range of sources including iPhone 15, PC, Mac, Portable Gaming Devices & more.

Utilising dual flagship CS43131 DACs, the S8 PRO Robin offers full support for up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 Hi-Res audio files and — despite the S8 PRO Robin's portable size — to ensure maximum flexibility with diferent types of headphones, HIDIZS' engineers have incorporated both Single-ended (3.5mm) and Balanced (4.4mm) headphone outputs into the product. ​

Both the Single-ended and 4.4mm Balanced headphone outputs offer a wide frequency response of 20Hz-45kHz. In terms of power output: 80mW+80mW @32Ω is delivered via the 3.5mm Single-ended output; 160mW+160Mw @32Ω through the 4.4mm Balanced. output, for a dynamic, musical and powerful sound.

The S8 PRO Robin is encased in a sleek CNC Aluminium Alloy body and sports intuitive physical buttons for volume adjustment and filter selection. In addition, the S8 PRO Robin features a handy sampling rate indicator for a simple real-time way of checking the quality of audio file being listened to.

The HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin works across multiple devices and platforms, including: Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and Harmony OS.

The HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin will be available from March, priced £79, €79, $99.

For review samples, please contact Starscream Communications

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S8 PRO Robin SPECIFICATION:

DAC

Dual 32-bit CS43131

PCM Audio Support

Up to 32-bit/384kHz

Native DSD Audio Support

Up to DSD256

3.5mm Single-ended Output

Yes

4.4mm Balanced Output

Yes

Chassis

CNC Aluminium Alloy Integrated Molding

Physical Buttons

Power

Volume +/-

Filter Selection

Sampling Rate Indicator

Yes

Frequency Response

20Hz-45kHz

Distortion

3.5mm: 0.0005%

4.4mm: 0.0006%

SNR

3.5mm: 125dB

4.4mm: 125dB

Separation

3.5mm: -74dB

4.4mm: -110dB

Output Power

3.5mm: 80mW+80mW @32Ω

4.4mm: 160mW+160Mw @32Ω

Selectable Digital Filters

High Pass

NOS (Non-oversampling)

De-emphasis

Fast and Slow

Low-latency and Phase-compensated

Wideband Flatness Mode

Compatible Platforms

Windows/MacOS/iPad OS/Android/iOS/Harmony OS

S8 Pro Robin Image Downloads

 

ST2 PRO Digital IEMS

Announced at CES2024 - and launching March, priced £149/$169 the ST2 PRO Digital IEMs are the result of hundreds of hours of testing and engineering work by Hidizs. They represent an innovative new way for consumers to listen to their audio from today's digital devices, including: smartphones, portable gaming devices, Digital Audio Players (DAPs) and more.

Rather than featuring a traditional mini-jack plug, the ST2 PRO is equipped with a USB Type-C connector. ​ The IEMs feature a built-in flagship ESS ES9281C PRO DAC and offer support for audio files up to and including 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM), DSD128, and MQA. Users can easily plug the ST2 PRO Digital IEMs into their Mac, PC or smartphone — including the latest iPhone 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max — to enjoy their favourite albums, podcasts, and more. ​ The digital wired connection ensures zero latency, making the ST2 PRO ideal for playing games, or watching video.

HIDIZS ST2 PRO Digital IEMs
HIDIZS ST2 PRO Digital IEMs

HIDIZS' audio engineers have worked hard to ensure that the ST2 PRO deliver a musical, engaging sound thanks to their 10mm Magnetic Circuit Dynamic Drivers, frequency response of 20Hz — 40kHz, and 6N High-purity Oxygen-free Copper Cable.

For review samples, please contact Starscream Communications.

SD2 USB Type-C to 3.5mm Adaptor Dongle DAC

HIDIZS SD2 USB Type-C to 3.5mm Adaptor Dongle DAC
HIDIZS SD2 USB Type-C to 3.5mm Adaptor Dongle DAC

Available this month, priced £35/$40, the new HIDIZS SD2 USB Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter Dongle DAC continues the company's record of delivering innovative, high-quality audio products at an affordable price.

Available in three colours - Black, Grey, and Silver - and weighing in at just 6g, the diminutive SD2 features a USB Type-C connector on one side, and a 3.5mm headphone output on the other. Simply plug the SD2 into your Mac, PC or smartphone — including the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max — and your headphones into the SD2, to instantly improve the quality of your listening.

Featuring an ESS ES9270 DAC, support for audio files up to 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM) & ​ DSD128, and a frequency response of 20Hz — 40kHz, the HIDIZS SD2 USB Type-C Adaptor Dongle DAC punches above its weight to improve the audio from your favourite devices.

For review samples, please contact Starscream Communications.

ST2 PRO SPECIFICATION:

Type

Digital In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)

Drivers

10mm Magnetic Circuit Dynamic Driver

DAC

Flagship ESS ES9281C PRO

Audio Support

Up to 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM)

Up to DSD128

MQA Support

Yes

Frequency Response

20Hz — 40kHz

Output Power

70mW+70mW@32Ω

THD+N

0.0012%

SNR

118dB

Crosstalk

≥63dB@32Ω

Sample-rate Indicator Light

Yes

Connector

USB Type-C

Support for In-line Control / HD Mic

Yes

IEM Construction

Transparent Resin and Aluminum Alloy

Cable Construction

6N High-purity Oxygen-free Copper

Transmission Cable, using 4 Strands

of Mixed Wire with a total of 260 Cores.

Cable Length

1.2M

Detachable Cable

Yes (0.78mm Standard 2-Pin Connection)

Weight

11g (Without Cable)

Hi-Res Audio Certification

Yes

SD2 SPECIFICATION:

Product Type

USB Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter Dongle DAC

DAC

ESS ES9270

Audio Support

Up to 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM)

Up to DSD128

Frequency Response

20Hz — 40kHz

Output Power

70mW+70mW@32Ω

THD+N

0.0015%

SNR

118dB

Crosstalk

≥64dB@32Ω

Hi-Res Audio Certified

Yes

Input

USB Type-C

Output

3.5mm Single-ended

Supports iPhone 15 USB Type-C Port

Yes

Support for In-line Control / HD Mic

Yes

Sample-rate Indicator Light

Yes

Available Colours

Black, Grey, Silver

Dimensions

34.5x20x10mm

Weight

6g

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