Sony TA-ZH1ES Headphone amplifier/DAC/preamp

Up for consideration is a new
Sony TA-ZH1es amplifier. 

Product
Highlights:

·                 
high-performance
D. A. Hybrid headphone amp design combines switching and non-switching amp
circuits for smooth, accurate sound

·                 
high-performance
built-in USB DAC

·                 
plays
PCM digital audio files up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD audio files up to 22.4 MHz

·                 
supports
AIFF, WAV, FLAC, and Apple Lossless formats

·                 
selectable
DSEE HX™ audio upscaling technology helps improve the sound of compressed files

·                 
selectable
DSD Remastering Engine converts incoming PCM audio sources to DSD (11.2 MHz)

·                 
two-position
gain switch optimizes performance with low- and high-impedance headphones

·                 
top-panel
push-button controls and display window

·                 
vibration-resistant
aluminum chassis helps minimize noise

·                 
wireless
remote

Inputs:

·                 
USB
(Type B) port for connecting a computer

·                 
optical
digital audio input

·                 
coaxial
digital audio input

·                 
analog
RCA stereo line-level input

·                 
side-panel
Walkman® port for connecting a Walkman portable with digital output or Sony
Xperia smartphone

Outputs:

·                 
balanced
4.4mm headphone jack

·                 
dual
balanced 3.5mm mini 3-pole headphone jacks

·                 
balanced
XLR 4-pin headphone jack

·                 
full-size
1/4" stereo headphone jack (unbalanced)

·                 
3.5mm
mini headphone jack (unbalanced)

·                 
rear-panel
line-level stereo RCA audio (fixed or variable)

Other
Info & Specs:

·                 
supported
audio formats for USB input: PCM files up to 32-bit/768 kHz; DSD files up to
22.4 MHz

·                 
supported
sample rates for coaxial digital input: up 24-bit/192kHz PCM

·                 
supported
sample rates for optical digital input: up 24-bit/96kHz PCM

·                 
works
with Windows and Mac operating systems (driver installation required for
Windows PCs)

·                 
headphone
amplifier power output: 1,200 mW per channel into 32 ohms (balanced); 300 mW
per channel into 32 ohms (unbalanced)

·                 
frequency
response: 4-80,000 Hz (-3 dB)

·                 
detachable
power cable

·                 
8-5/16"W
x 2-9/16"H x 12-3/8"D

·                 
weight:
9.7 lbs.