Audio Depth
32-bit / 768kHz
Connection
USB-C
Description
Designed for Turbo
ADV. Intercooler is a DAC / amplifier designed to complement and improve the listening experience of the Turbo in-ear monitors. With built-in 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended output, the Intercooler offers transparent digital signal path for the Turbo with various sources.
High-resolution 32-bit / 768kHz Lossless Audio
The Intercooler provides stunning, high-resolution, 32-bit / 768kHz (PCM), DSD512 (DSD) audio through any pair of headphones / in-ear monitors. The built-in ESS ES9038Q2M DAC coupled with dual RT6863 amplifier brings the intensive audio processing required to render naturally beautiful sound from the lossless sources.
Aluminum CNC-machined Housing
The Intercooler is housed in a fully CNC-machined aluminum enclosure that is not only highly durable, but also effectively dissipates heat generated from audio processing.
Power up your Headphones
The Intercooler provides power to drive headphones with impedance up to 300ohm with a clean, noise-free amplification.
Concept and Design Inspired by Intercooler
The design inspiration comes from an intercooler in an automotive engine. We've taken the concept and design cues from that part of an engine which helps dissipating heat generated from a turbocharger for optimal performance, just like the Intercooler DAC provides transparent digital signal path to the Turbo IEM for maximum performance. We've found this concept analogy striking and memorable. Our passion converges in a meaningful way with the Intercooler and we are proud to present it to the world.
No Battery Required
The Intercooler draws power directly from the source at 20mW and does not require a separate battery.
Specification
| DAC | ES9038Q2M |
| Amplifier/td> | Dual RT6863 |
| Controller | CT7601PR |
| Audio depth | PCM up to 32-bit / 768kHz, DSD up to DSD512 |
| Power output | 200mW @ 32Ω balanced / 100mW @ 32Ω single-ended |
| Input | USB-C |
| Output | 4.4mm balanced / 3.5mm single-ended |
What's Included
- 1 Intercooler DAC
- 1 USB-C to USB-C cable
Comparison
| DAC Series | Intercooler | AP Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Depth | 32-bit / 768kHz | 24-bit / 96kHz |
| Built-in Amp |
|
|
| Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output | 4.4mm / 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| View | View |