Audioengine D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC

Great entry level DAC. Noticeable improvement over the onboard sound of my mac. Pairs great with my audioengine A2s. Powers my HD600 and HE400 headphones very well, seriously can not tell the difference between this and the Asgard 2 (which very much disappointed me for the price). 

Gorgeous looks and build quality. Great size. If I ever upgrade my DAC I will use this as a portable/bedside DAC + amp. Powered off USB is great.

In my opinion, this is as good as the unit of several times more expensive ones.

This is no way inferior to Matrix mini, other than smaller number interfaces to the audio source.

It is also driven by IPAD through USB powered hub.

The design is considerate, compact, and beautiful yet srong.

This is driving a pair of KRK Rokit 5 speakers and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250 ohm headphones.

I have nothing bad to say about this DAC/Amp. The build quality is high, size is very small, it drives my headphones to volumes I can't listen to, I can't find any flaws in the audio quality, it looks good on my desk, and gives me volume control for my speakers.

If you're looking for something to power both your 2.0 active speakers and headphones without having to spend serious money, I think this is an excellent option.

My Review Can Be Found Here:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/623753/review-audioengine-d1-dac-a-feature-packed-entry-dac

I purchased this unit because I wanted something to go with my laptop and Audioengine 2 speakers. I wanted something reliable with repair available in the US vs sending the unit back to China with unknown freight and wait times. I hooked the unit up briefly and it works fine with no pops or noise. The sound is very neutral and my MP3's never sounded better.