[PhilW]

Seems everyone is into this DAC and headphone thing at the moment! Marantz have just announced the HD-DAC1 which is set to be amazing looking at the spec!
 
Features

1. Premium quality HP amplifier (SC-11S1 level)
2. 3 level Gain control to support HP up to 600 ohms
3. Premium Quality fixed and variable RCA outputs
4. Digital USB-B, USB-A, coaxial and optical inputs
5. 192kHz/24bit high resolution audio support
6. Jitter remover and Dual Clock for high accuracy
7. Asynchronous USB-B for 192kHz/24bits and DSD2.8 / 5.6
8. Extended USB-B isolation to limit computer noise impact
9. High Current Audiophile D/A Converter CS4398
10. Analogue audio circuits featuring Marantz HDAM®-SA2
11. Double layer bottom plate
12. Connectivity
13. Headphone 6.3mm jack
14. High quality fixed and variable RCA analogue audio output
15. Rear inputs: USB-B, 2x optical, 1x coaxial, 1x analogue
16. Front input: USB-A (MFi, WMA, MP3, WAV, AAC) 
17. Others
18. Remote Controller
19. USB A to B cable (75cm) included for easy hook up
20. Marantz Porthole Display
21. Aluminum front panel
22. Gloss wood pattern side panels

 

[Spareribs]

I gotta admit, this is one of the coolest looking headphone amps I’ve ever seen in the category of solid state design. Handsome looking unit and reasonably priced for a high end amp.