Onkyo DAC-HA200 Product Sheet

2014 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

DAC-HA200

D/A Converter and Headphone Amplifier

Reference Hi-Fi Goes Portable

The rst practical and portable DAC/amp to provide a direct-digital connection to your iPod touch®, iPhone®, or iPad®, the DAC-HA200

brings high-resolution D/A conversion and premium Onkyo amplication to all the headphones in your collection. As well as connecting

Lightning-equipped iOS devices, the USB-A input supports AOA 2.0-compliant Android devices for CD-quality sound, while a USB Micro-B

input links to PC and Mac. When connected via USB, your DAC-HA200 offers free access to the Onkyo HD Player Pack app, allowing

you to load your iOS device with 96/24 and 5.6 MHz DSD albums and to personalize the sound with a 16,384-band equalizer. The

compact aluminum amp is loaded with proven technology, including a Burr-Brown PCM5102 D/A converter, MUSES 8920 op-amp, and a

discrete Class AB push-pull output stage. As you would expect from a company that’s been handcrafting hi- equipment since 1946, audio

performance is extraordinary—a vital, energetic, and engaging listen on headphones of any kind. In your pocket or on the desktop, the

DAC-HA200 is a must-have for any music lover that’s serious about discovering how good a portable setup can sound.

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FEATURES

• Portable High-Resolution Digital-to-Analog Converter
and Headphone Amplier for iOS Devices*
Connector and AOA 2.0-Compliant Android Devices*
USB A-type Input

• Asynchronous High-Resolution D/A Converter for PC, Mac,
and Android via USB with High-Precision Clock to Reduce
Jitter and Digital Noise*

• Free Access to HD Player Pack When Connected to iOS
Devices via USB (Onkyo HF Player App Must Be Installed)

• HD Player Pack Supports High-Resolution Digital Audio
Output from iOS Devices (Including 96 kHz/24-bit FLAC,
WAV, ALAC, and 5.6 MHz DSD*

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with Lightning

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via

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• HD Player Pack Enables 16,384-band HD Equalizer with
Memory Presets

• 96 kHz/24-bit-Capable Optical Input Supports Digital Audio
from Compatible Devices

• TI Burr-Brown PCM5102 DAC for Clear and

Accurate Sound

• MUSES 8920 Op-Amp with Discrete Low-Distortion
Push-Pull Output Circuitry

• High Output Power and Selectable Two-Stage Gain for
8–600 Ω Headphones

• Up to Approx. 11 Hours Battery Life (via Audio IN) with
8-Hour Recharging via Supplied USB-A/DC Input Cable

• ErP2-Compliant Power-Saving Feature Shuts Down Device
After 30 Minutes with No Input Signal

• Optical/Analog Switching Input for iPod
30-pin Connector and Other Portable Audio Players

• Easily Adjustable Volume Control Knob with Bump
Protection

• Compact, Lightweight, and Stylish Aluminum Body

• Includes USB Micro-B Input and Cable for Mac/PC
Connection, DC Input to USB-A Charging Cable, and
Rubber Bands for Attachment to Media Player

*1 Certied for iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Retina (4th Generation), iPad Air,
iPad mini, iPad mini Retina, and iPod touch (5th Generation). *2 Maximum output
resolution for Android devices with AOA 2.0 is 48 kHz at 16-bit depth (Android 4.1
and later). *3 Connection to computer via USB is supported by Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.4 or later, OS X Lion,
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8, and OS X Mavericks 10.9. Functionality with other
operating systems is not guaranteed. *4 DSD-IFF and DSF formats are converted to
PCM before playback.

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DAC-HA200

D/A Converter and Headphone Amplifier

A Fully Portable Hi-Res DAC and Amp for iOS

The DAC-HA200 is the rst headphone DAC/amplier

to enable direct-digital connection to your Lightning­equipped iOS device via USB. Just plug your iPhone

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, or iPad® into the USB-A input on the amp using a

touch

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, iPod

regular Lightning cable, access your free Onkyo HD Player
Pack app, and experience your 96 kHz/24-bit FLAC, WAV,
and 5.6 MHz DSD albums with premium digital-to-analog

conversion and Onkyo amplication. The depth and clarity

of high-resolution music is yours to enjoy anywhere, anytime,
and best of all, you’re free to use your phone or tablet as
you listen.

Enjoy Lossless Audio from Android

Connect your AOA 2.0-compatible Android device to
the USB-A input to experience CD-quality direct-digital
audio on the go, with the DAC-HA200 performing
D/A conversion via asynchronous USB transfer. The amp is
capable of receiving and amplifying digital music stored
on Android phones and tablets to a maximum of 48 kHz/
16-bit resolution, and you can continue to use your phone

for other things while you bask in premium hi- sound.

The Power and Energy of Onkyo Amplication

Onkyo has more than 65 years experience building some

of the best-sounding hi- audio equipment in the world. This

heritage is clear the moment you plug your headphones
in to the DAC-HA200. A classic MUSES 8920 op-amp is
married to discrete push-pull output
stage circuitry (not a cheap integrated
circuit) for exceptionally low
distortion and high driving power.
The result is detailed, energetic, and
deeply enjoyable sound reminiscent

of a quality hi- component system.

Premium Asynchronous D/A Conversion

While the DAC inside your smartphone or PC is ne
for casual listening, a decent pair of headphones will
quickly reveal its limitations. The DAC-HA200 features a
TI Burr-Brown PCM5102 two-channel DAC, a high-quality

chip used regularly in hi- equipment for its low out-of-band

noise performance and high resistance to jitter. Connect
the DAC-HA200 to your Mac, PC, or Android device via
USB, and the PCM5102 takes over both the clocking
(signal timing) and D/A conversion, opening out the sound
and uncovering layers of detail previously obscured by
high-frequency noise.

Free Access to HD Player Pack for iOS

When you connect your DAC-HA200 to iOS devices
equipped with Onkyo’s HF Player application using a USB
cable, you receive free access to HD Player pack for as

long as you remain connected. Normally an optional in-app
purchase, HD Player Pack allows you to load high-resolution

audio les onto your iOS device and output them to the

DAC-HA200 via the digital output. Now you can enjoy

96 kHz/24-bit FLAC, WAV, and ALAC les as well as

Double DSD* anywhere you want, complete with free
access to HD Player Pack’s 16,384-band FIR equalizer. You
can tailor the sound by genre, band, or to individual tracks
and save EQ presets for later recall.

* DSD-IFF and DSF formats are converted to PCM before playback.

Drive High-Impedance Headphones with
Selectable Gain Feature

This powerful, high-quality headphone amplier works its

magic on all the headphones in your collection. A two-stage
selectable gain function lets you drive everything from low­impedance IEMs when you’re out and about to full-sized

dynamic headphones when you’re at home or in the ofce.

Combined Digital and Analog Switching Input

A single input handles both digital and analog signals from
connected devices, automatically detecting the signal type.
Digital-to-analog conversion is also performed by the
DAC-HA200 when connected to media players with a
digital-out function.

Up to 11 Hours Playback on the Go

The DAC-HA200 returns approximately 11 hours of
playtime when using Audio IN connection, making it one of
the longest-lasting DAC/amp devices on the market. You can
recharge in eight hours using the supplied DC to USB cable
and a PC.

Tough, Compact, and Stylish

Although it’s small and lightweight, the DAC-HA200 is based
around a very durable aluminum body. It’s easy to use when
you’re on the move with a large knurled volume control,
positive-action gain switch, and handy status LEDs. Keep it
in your shoulder bag and be free to use your smartphone
as you play music via USB cable, or use the supplied rubber
bands to attach a media player and slip it in your pocket as
you cruise the streets, immersed in hi-res audio heaven.

In Your Pocket or On Your Desktop

With its compact size, hi-res asynchronous digital-to-analog
conversion, ample inputs, and rechargeable lithium-ion
battery, you can take your music with you anywhere you go.
Use the DAC-HA200 with your laptop and a set of on-ear
cans at home; plug in a pair of IEMs for the daily commute;
and connect a set of quality closed-backs at the ofce
and keep listening while it recharges. In every case, the
DAC-HA200 provides stunning new insight into the music
that powers your life.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplier Section

Power Output 145 mW + 145 mW
(32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)
60 mW + 60 mW
(300 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)
35 mW + 35 mW
(600 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)

0.003% (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 100 mW + 100 mW)
Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz (Audio IN)
Max. Input Power 1 Vrms (Audio IN)
Headphone Impedance 8 Ω–600 Ω

Connections

Input Terminals 3.5 mm Mini Jack
(Optical/Analog Switching), USB A-Type
(USB 2.0), USB B-Type (USB 2.0)

Headphone Output 3.5 mm Mini Jack

General

Battery Operation Time Approx.11 Hours
(Audio IN, 32 Ω, 1 mW + 1 mW Output)
Approx. 8 Hours (Apple iOS Device,
USB-A IN, 32 Ω, 1 mW + 1 mW Output)

Charging Time Approx. 8 Hours (Using USB Cable and PC)
Sampling Frequency/Bit Depth

96 kHz/24-bit
Dimensions Excluding Protrusions (W x H x D)

64 x 21.7 x 112 mm

(2
Weight 210 g (7.5 oz)

CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 170 x 130 x 70 mm
(6

Weight 460 g (16.2 oz)

UPC CODE

(B) 751398012037

Supplied Accessories

• DC power supply USB-A cable for recharging via computer

• USB cable for computer connection (USB Micro-B to USB-A connector)

• Rubber band (x2) for media player attachment

1

/2” x 4 7/16” x 7/8”)

11

/16” x 5 1/8” x 2 3/4”)

DAC-HA200 Front View

DAC-HA200 Rear View

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specications and appearance without notice. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shufe, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for

the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holder s.

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