Product Overview
Make all your headphones sound better with CEntrance's HiFi-M8 (Mate) V2. This small but powerful digital to analog converter and headphone amp has all the features you need, no matter how many headphones you have.
High-resolution USB and studio-quality Bluetooth inputs with professional VU meters ensure that what you hear through the HiFi-M8 V2 is noise and distortion-free. Four headphone outputs, two balanced and two unbalanced give you the ability to listen to or compare a wide variety of headphones. The inclusion of separate internal amps means the power is matched to the headphones, whether you prefer traditional overhead or IEMs (In-Ear Monitors).
The HiFi-M8 is built for the road, with an aircraft aluminum body and recessed controls, you can toss it in your bag and know it will be ready when you reach your destination. Once you're there, you can enjoy up to hours of music from the rechargeable battery or up to 15 hours in stamina mode.
CEntrance HIFI-M8-V2 Includes:
- USB-C Cable for charging or USB audio
- SIM card tool for switches
- Rubber feet
- Velvet pouch
- Quick Start Guide
CEntrance HIFI-M8-V2 Features:
- Works with: Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux: laptops, phones and tablets
- Supported by most playback apps as USB audio device, up to 32-bit/384kHz
- Balanced Bluetooth implementation allows to go wireless with high fidelity
- VelvetSound™ AKM AK4493 D/A converter for lowest levels of noise and THD
- Digital volume control results in perfect level tracking between channels
- Hybrid Power System isolates sensitive circuitry from noise and interference
- Battery Supply reconditions wall power to deliver clean signal to your headphones
- The exclusive Stamina Mode re-configures the power supply for longer battery life
- Total of 8 amplifiers inside: 4 on the cool side and 4 on the hot side outputs
- Two balanced + two unbalanced headphone jacks support up to 4 headphones
- Balanced outputs: 4-pin Neutrik on the hot side and a 2.5 mm jack on the cool side
- Unbalanced outputs: 1/4″ jack on the hot side and a 3.5 mm jack on the cool side
- Precision, 12-step Stereo VU meter shows how loud your music is mastered
- Meter brightness is adjustable from night mode (invisible) to daylight visible levels
- Dual USB C jacks avoid draining your phone’s battery, allow charging while listening
- Internal battery charges from any standard 5V/2.4A USB charger or from a laptop
- Dual band EQ adds punch and sheen to highlight your favorite headphones
- Gain Range switch allows to seamlessly transition from IEMs to big overhead cans
- Aircraft-grade, anodized aluminum chassis for scratch protection and durability
CEntrance HIFI-M8-V2 Specifications:
- Analog
- Freq. Response: 20 Hz…20 kHz ±0.2 dB
- THD+N: 0.004% (0 dBFS, 1kHz)
- Noise Floor: 6 µV RMS (A-wtd), max gain
- Output Power, XLR: 1.6 W (max total, 75Ω) (this is dangerously high, please take care of your hearing)
- Output Power, ¼”: 532 mW (max total, 32Ω)
- Output Power 2.5mm: 360 mW (max total, 47Ω)
- Output Power 3.5mm: 130 mW (max total, 32Ω)
- Max Level, XLR: 6.1 V rms / +17.9 dBu
- Max Level, ¼”: 3.1 V rms / +12 dBu
- Max Level, 2.5 mm: 2.9 V rms / +11.5 dBu
- Max Level, 3.5 mm: 1.5 V rms / +5.5 dBu
- Output Impedance, XLR: 2.5 Ohm
- Output Impedance, 1/4″: 2 Ohm
- Output Impedance, 2.5 mm: 0.3 Ohm
- Output Impedance, 3.5 mm: 0.5 Ohm
- Supported Headphones: 8…600 Ohm, practically any headphone made
- Gain Switch: 20 dB pad (set low for IEM)
- Digital
- Resolution, USB: 24-bit, 32-bit
- Sample Rate, USB: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz + DSD
- Clocking: Two custom, mil-spec clocks, 10 ppm precision, 1 ps jitter
- Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Linux, PC. Driver not required for Windows 10
- USB Input: USB-C, fully compatible with USB 3.1
- Bluetooth specs: Balanced audio: APTX, AAC, MP3, SBC
- Number of Outputs: 4 total (2 Balanced (XLR and 2.5 mm) and 2 Unbalanced (1/4″ and 3.5mm)
- Number of Amplifiers: 8 total (4 on the Cool side, 4 on the Hot side)
- Headphone Amp: Custom, Class A, AmpExtreme™ technology with bipolar power supplies
- Battery Run time: Bluetooth input: 15 HRS, USB input: 8 HRS (Stamina Mode ON, 4 amps active)
- Battery Run time: Bluetooth input: 8 HRS, USB input: 5 HRS (STAMINA Mode OFF, 8 amps active)
- Charge time: ~4.5 hours using a 2.4A USB charger
- DC Charging: +5 V from USB adapter, such as iPad charger. 2 A or more recommended
- Analog Power: Battery-isolated, ±10 V analog power supply rails with microsecond transient response time
- Internal Power Supplies: Eight independent, high-efficiency switch-mode power supplies
- LED Level Meter: Full-wave rectified, precision-calibrated, Professional LED Meter with brightness control
- Chassis Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum, hard-anodized for scratch resistance, black
- Rechargeable Battery: Li-Polymer with Japanese chemical formulation for long lasting power
- Unit Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.76" x 2.76" x 1.42" (121 x 70 x 36 mm)
- Unit Weight: 8.9 ounces (250 grams)
