Onkyo DAC-HA300 User Manual

2015 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

DAC-HA300

D/A Converter/Headphone Amplifier/SD Player

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Portability and Pure Musicality for Lovers of Hi-Res Music

The DAC-HA300 DAC/headphone amplier supports 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res PCM and 5.6 MHz DSD playback via iOS and Android devices

using a Lightning or On-the-Go USB cables and our free HF Player app. Whether you love the extra detail and clarity of next-generation

audio formats, or just want to make compressed les sound better, the DAC-HA300’s acclaimed MUSES8920 op-amp, fully discrete push-

pull output stage, and high-end PCM1795 digital-to-analog converter bring music alive with breathtaking realism. This device also accepts

microSD cards lled with music, and together with its compact size, makes it a versatile and highly portable all-in-one Hi-Fi player when

you’re on the move. Thanks to a durable lithium-ion battery, you can expect up to seven hours of playtime between charges. For desktop

use, there’s a Micro USB Type-B input to enable asynchronous D/A conversion and amplication of music les up to 192/24 via PC, and a

192/24-capable digital input to connect things like CD players and music streamers. Engineered to the highest standards by music lovers

for music lovers, the DAC-HA300 is the class leader for pure high-delity sound on the go.

FEATURES

• Supports 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Audio and 5.6 MHz DSD
Playback via iOS Devices (Lightning USB Cable and HF
Player App Required*
and HF Player App Required*
USB Type-B Input)

• Compatible with Most Major Hi-Res, Lossless, and
Compressed Audio Formats Including WAV, MP3, AAC,
WMA, FLAC, DSF, DFF (DSDIFF)*

• Supports 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Audio from Connected
Media Players via Digital Optical/Coaxial Switching Input

• Inbuilt Hi-Res Music Player with Up to 128 GB microSD
Card Storage*

• Bright OLED Screen for Song Selection

• Sort by Artist, Album, Genre, or Playlist

• Favorites Function for Mobile Listening

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), Android Devices (On-the-Go Cable

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), and PC/Mac*3 (via Micro

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5

• Premium TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/32-bit PCM1795 DAC
Enables Asynchronous D/A Conversion for PC, Mac, and
Android with High-Precision Clock and Jitter-Reduction
Technology

• MUSES8920 Op-Amp and Fully Discrete Low-Distortion
Push-Pull Output Circuitry for Brilliantly Clear and
Immersive Hi-Fi Sound Quality

• High Output Power with Selectable Two-Stage Gain to
Drive 8–600 Ohm Headphones

• Recharging via Micro USB Type-B Connection and PC

• Up to Approx. 7 Hours Battery Life When Digitally
Connected to iOS Devices or with Playback via
microSD Card

• Free HF Player App Includes 16,384-band Touch-Adjustable
FIR Equalizer; Create and Save Your Own EQ Presets or
Select from a Range Created by Famous Musicians

• ErP2-Compliant Auto Power-Saving Feature

• Easily Adjustable Volume Control Knob with Bump
Protectors

• Compact, Durable, and Stylish Aluminum Body

• Includes Micro USB Type-B Input and Cable for Mac/PC
Connection, DC Input to USB-A Charging Cable, RCA to
Mini-Plug Cable for Coaxial Digital Connection, and Rubber
Bands for Attachment to Portable Media Players

*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 or later). Full HF Player
app functionality for Hi-Res Audio is available when iOS device is connected via USB
cable. *2 Requires Android 4.1 or later. Full HF Player app functionality is available
when Android device is connected via USB cable. *3 Connection to computer via USB is
supported by Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, OS X Lion,
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8, and OS X Mavericks 10.9. Functionality with other operating
systems is not guaranteed. *4 Compatible formats: WAV (44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/
192 kHz, 16-bit/24-bit), MP3 (32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps), AAC
(64–320 kbps), WMA (48–384 kbps), FLAC (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16-bit/24-bit),
DSF/DFF (2.8224 MHz [DSD]/5.6448 MHz [Double Rate DSD]) *5 A microSD card
is not included.

DAC-HA300

D/A Converter/Headphone Amplifier/SD Player

Hi-Res Support for iOS and Android

To experience 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Audio and native

5.6 MHz DSD playback via iPod touch
Android, download our free HF Player app and connect
the DAC-HA300 to your iOS device via a Lightning cable
or Android mobile using an On-the-Go cable. As well as
enabling Hi-Res Audio via direct-digital output when your
device is connected via USB, the app includes 16,384 bands
of touch-adjustable equalization so you can create and save
EQ levels to suit different kinds of music. You can also add
songs to Favorites and enjoy easy navigation of your device’s
music library.

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, iPhone®, iPad®, or

Free Access to HD Player Pack Upgrade for iOS
and Android

When you connect your iOS/Android device to the
DAC-HA300 via USB cable, you automatically 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 Hi-Res Audio les onto your

device and output them to the DAC-HA300 at their native
resolution, while a HD Equalizer and the ability to create
and save playlists for Hi-Res music are also enabled.

Class-leading Hi-Fi Amplication

Onkyo has more than 65 years’ experience crafting some
of the best-sounding audio equipment in the world. That
heritage is clear the moment you plug your headphones
into the DAC-HA300. Where similar products use an
inexpensive integrated circuit to amplify incoming signals,
Onkyo instead handpicked the legendary MUSES8920
operational amplier—a discrete component that uses
high-quality materials and an optimized circuit layout to
achieve remarkably clear, open, and
realistic audio reproduction. The
op-amp is married to a fully discrete
push-pull output stage that gives the
DAC-HA300 its exceptionally high
driving power and low-distortion
performance.

Premium Digital-to-Analog Conversion Technology

The DAC-HA300 features the TI Burr-Brown PCM1795
Stereo DAC commonly used in high-end audio equipment
thanks to its low out-of-band noise performance and
high resistance to jitter. Connect the DAC-HA300 to

your external media player via USB or the switching
optical/coaxial line input and the PCM1795 takes over
D/A conversion, resulting in drastically improved audio
performance. When connected to your PC or Android
device, D/A conversion is performed asynchronously,
meaning that the DAC-HA300 takes over clocking (signal
timing), opening out the soundstage, improving transient
response, and uncovering layers of previously hidden detail.

Selectable Gain for High-Impedance Headphones

This high-quality headphone amplier has power to drive

any of the headphones in your collection. A two-stage
gain switch allows you to select the appropriate amount
of gain needed for low-impedance IEMs when you’re out
and about, while boosting power for full-sized headphones

when you’re at home or the ofce. Thanks to its high

output, you’ll never be wishing for that bit of extra volume
again.

Combined Digital and Analog Line Input

A single line input handles both coaxial/optical digital
and analog signals from connected devices. Digital-to­analog conversion is also performed by the DAC-HA300
when connected to media players with a digital output at
a maximum 192 kHz/24-bit resolution. This is handy for
connecting digital components like CD streamers or for
analog tape decks and compatible record players.

USB-Charging Lithium-ion Battery

The lithium-ion battery inside the DAC-HA300 returns up
to 7 hours of playtime with iOS devices, making it one of
the longer-lasting DAC/amps on the market. Connect to
a PC via USB to recharge or use the supplied DC to USB
cable for rapid battery replenishment.

Tough, Compact, and Stylish

Although it’s very small and lightweight, the DAC-HA300
boasts a tough and strong aluminum body. It’s easy to use
when you’re on the move with a large knurled volume
control knob, positive-action buttons and switches, and
easy-to-read OLED screen. A fully self-contained portable
Hi-Res Audio player, you can slip in your back pocket and
take premium sound quality wherever you go, or connect it
to your phone via USB and stow it into your satchel while
you listen and use other applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplier Section

Power Output 170 mW + 170 mW
(32 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)
80 mW + 80 mW
(300 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)
40 mW + 40 mW
(600 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)

0.004% (32 Ohms, 1 kHz,

100 mW + 100 mW, JEITA)

Frequency Response 10 Hz–80 kHz (Audio IN)
Max. Input Power 2 Vrms (Audio IN)
Headphone Impedance 8 Ohms–600 Ohms

Connections

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

Headphone Output 3.5 mm Mini Jack

General

Battery Operation Time Approx. 7 Hours
(Apple iOS Device, USB-A IN, 32 Ohms,
1 mW + 1 mW Output, Mode: Low)

Charging Time Approx. 9 Hours (Using USB Cable and PC)
Sampling Frequency/Bit Depth

192 kHz/24-bit / 5.6 MHz DSD
Dimensions Excluding Protrusions (W x H x D)

69.6 x 21.5 x 123 mm

(2
Weight 280 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) 751398012280

Supplied Accessories

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

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

• RCA to mini-plug cable for coaxial digital connection

• Rubber band (x2) for media player attachment

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/4˝x 27/32˝x 4 27/32˝)

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/16˝ x 5 1/8˝ x 2 3/4˝)

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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. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
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