Most of smartphones have been removed the 3.5mm earphone jack because of the USB Type-C. Facing this problem, those general users will choose to get a USB Type-C to 3.5mm earphone jack adapter, or a USB Type-C earphone. But for those audiophiles, the removing of 3.5mm earphone jack is really a bad news, because the USB Type-C and adapter cannot support better sound quality.
In the launch event of Meizu 16s Pro, Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has been launched. The 3.5mm earphone jack of Meizu 16s Pro has been removed, which can optimize the internal space of phone. What’s more, it can have high quality audio output with Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier.
The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is priced at $49.99. The package has a simple look, and the parameter is printed on the back side. This amplifier has an impedance of up to 600ohm, which means it supports most of the earphones selling on the market. It also supports PCM 32bit/384kHz and DSD64/DSD128 of decoding capability.
The Meizu HiFi Pro has a clean and small design, which looks like a normal USB Type-C adapter. But please remember, this adapter features HiFi quality audio output.
The DAC chipset is set at the Type-C interface, coming with CS43131, which can be seen through the transparent window. Thanks to the OPA1622 chipset, the Meizu HiFi Pro has better audio quality, and it has been certified by Hi-Res Audio.
The Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier provides a 3.5mm earphone jack, supporting the earphones having 16ohm to 600ohm impedance, which includes most of the earphones selling on the market.
The amplifier not only supports smartphones, but also supports computers. Whether MAC OS or Windows, the amplifier can be used with free drive, and its audio quality is better than integrated sound card.
We tested the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier with B&O A8, UE TF10 and AKG Q710 at first. The amplifier is capable of performing high quality output.
We tested the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier with B&O A8, and used the Meizu 16s Pro as the audio source. The first time I used it, I found something wrong with the Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier, the voice is plain and the bass is weak. However, after three hours playing time, the sound quality has improved. The bass is strong, and the voice is clean.
It is sure that the CS43131 chipset is the reason of good sound quality of Meizu HiFi Pro Amplifier. Meizu Pro 6 Plus Smartphone has good sound quality, and the Meizu amplifier is better than it. The amplifier performs well in low end, it is powerful and is enough to frighten my ears. This device is perfect for listening to popular music. As the soundstage of B&O A8 is wide, you will feel the voice is far from you. In the middle end, the performance of female voices is better than male voices. In the high end, the highs are pretty crisp and clean. To my surprise, there is no distortion in the high end. For this price, it is value for money.
By the way, when the amplifier is in use, the heat would generate in it, but it is not serious.
Price:
The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is priced at $49.99, and you can click here to get it.
Conclusion:
Overall, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has a simple design and a great sound quality for the price. I have to say, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier is really quite good, which is suitable for audiophiles.
