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product_id: 1624207
title: "Audioengine D1P 32 Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier - Audio DAC Amp Switcher for Gaming and Music"
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price: "¥53237"
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reviews_count: 7
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# 32-bit Hi-Res DAC & Amp Compact & Travel-Ready Seamless Headphone/Speaker Switch Audioengine D1P 32 Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier - Audio DAC Amp Switcher for Gaming and Music

**Brand:** audioengine
**Price:** ¥53237
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game—wherever life takes you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audioengine D1P 32 Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier - Audio DAC Amp Switcher for Gaming and Music by audioengine
- **How much does it cost?** ¥53237 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1624207-audioengine-d1p-32-bit-portable-headphone-amplifier-audio-dac-amp)

## Best For

- audioengine enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audioengine brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Portable Design:** Sleek, lightweight form factor fits perfectly in your work bag or carry-on, making premium sound your constant companion.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with MacOS, iOS, Windows, and all major streaming platforms—your music, your way, anywhere.
- • **Instant Output Switching:** Effortlessly toggle between private headphone listening and immersive speaker mode for social gaming or shared music moments.
- • **Audiophile-Grade 32-Bit DAC:** Experience pristine, studio-quality sound with 32-bit digital-to-analog conversion that elevates every track and game.
- • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Crafted with premium metal components, backed by a 3-year warranty and real-person US-based support for peace of mind.

## Overview

The Audioengine D1P is a portable 32-bit headphone amplifier and USB DAC designed for audiophiles and gamers seeking high-fidelity sound on the go. It features seamless switching between headphone and speaker outputs, broad device compatibility, and durable metal construction, all backed by a 3-year warranty and dedicated US-based customer support.

## Description

desertcart.com: Audioengine D1P 32 Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier - Audio DAC Amp Switcher for Gaming and Music : Electronics

Review: Fantastic DAC and fair cost given the brand and build-quality - This is a very preliminary review, but I think it's still worth providing to help others. First, when I was reviewing the product info, it said it was plastic. I thought that was kinda whack given the cost and the quality of my Audioengine A5 speakers. However, upon opening the amazingly-well packaged box, it turns out most of the DAC is really metal, even the volume knob is metal. The only plastic on the outside is the edges of the box (the black in the picture; the grey is metal) and the power button. Like I said, this was very well packaged. It shipped in an Audioengine box, but a branded shipping box: inside was another box for the DAC. That box in and of itself could've survived shipping, but I appreciate that it was double boxed. Inside the DAC box was a nice piece of soft foam, and the components were snuggled inside heavier duty foam. (I don't know what the different types are called, but this isn't your typical white styrofoam like for a cooler). It also includes a carrying bag if you wanted to travel with the DAC, but the bag would mostly just protect against scratches. However, given the metal construction, I don't think you need much more than that. Setup was super easy once I realized I made a mistake: I kept thinking I needed two USB cords, one for audio input (I have optical out, but not a cable) and one for power. No, the USB cord, which is included, provides both power and audio. I was looking at picture in the manual thinking it was the front telling me that's where the USB audio input was, but after I double-checked, that was really the back of the DAC, then I read it closer and realized my mistake. It was 100% my fault. I write user manuals for a living so I can say with confidence this is one of the best I've encountered. I just didn't drink enough coffee. Compatibility: it works with my Audioengine A5s with no problem, which is part of the reason I bought this DAC. Yes, it has other great reviews, and, yes, my speakers are the bomb dot com, but having no doubts that it would work before it even arrived gave me peace of mind. To my untrained ear, everything sounds fantastic. I mostly stream music, and it sounds fantastic. I'll see what my music teacher/musician wife thinks, but she'll most definitely agree. I should note that I don't have a subwoofer, but whether it's the speakers or the DAC, the music still sounds fine. I'll put it through the paces gaming at another time, but I can't imagine anything would be different. Now, when I write my reviews, I try my best to not just gush over how great everything is so it doesn't appear as though my review is fake or paid for. The only thing I can think of from only having used the product probably no more than an hour is that I wish more cables were included. It's nice that it comes with a USB cord, but I had to dig through my box of cables for an RCA cable, and I'm not sure I even know what an optical cable looks like to see if I have one of those. I do understand the choice not to include these things because everyone's setup is different, and it minimizes waste, but it still would've been nice. I'm not deducting stars, however, because of a lack of cables. This is still a 5-star product.
Review: Excellent Sound! - I use JRiver as my music player in WASAPI-Event Style to bypass the Windows Mixer. Even the laptop soundcard sounded very good through my headphones with this setup. Certainly better than hearing my .WAV or mp3 files in iTunes as I used to. I was intrigued by this new wave of usb dacs that are getting so much fame now, and the D1 is one of the most popular under $200. There are others that go up to $4000! But let's not talk about those. I got this DAC for my laptop as a "portable hi-fi" solution. I work a lot on the road and most of my music listening I do outside of my home where I can hook up my laptop to my system through HDMI. So, After hooking up the D1, there was a very noticeable improvement. I never thought this would happen, but as I kept using the D1, it kept sounding better. I didn't believe it when it said that it needed to be "burned in" in order to sound its best, but that seems to be case. Now it sounds fantastic through my headphones. I get a very good stereo image with a detailed, clear and welcoming sound. Listening to my 24bit/96khz tracks through here is a total pleasure. Even my 192khz files sound awesome downsampled to 96khz. Now, when I try the laptop soundcard it's a no contest, it even sounds harsh by comparison. I can see that now very easily. This thing sounds awesome!! I did notice some pops/clicks as some other people commented, specially when playing my DSD files and regular FLACs/MP3s upsampled @ 88.2khz. I played with the hardware buffer size in JRiver (using WASAPI - Event Style and 25ms buffer)and the pops went away. Also wanted to comment on its features, the optical input is a plus for me as I can connect say my PS3 and play with my headphones through it. And the analog output has high quality connectors, even better than in my Onkyo receiver. I use them to connect the DAC to external speakers and it even works as a pre-amplifier (though its really signal attenuation). When you hook up your headphones, the analog output mutes. That is a plus. All of this in such a small/portable package and its price makes this something special. Note to those who are not well versed in computer audio. In order to get the best from this or any other USB DAC, you need to use a player that can bypass the Windows mixer in order to send the untouched bit perfect music stream straight to the DAC. Otherwise you won't much better sound as it goes through the windows mixer. This is done with players like Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, or JRiver that can do it either using WASAPI, ASIO, Kernel Streaming, etc. There is a lot of info online about it. Just wanted to point that out. thanks

## Features

- HEADPHONES or SPEAKER OUTPUT - D1P is a powerful yet portable 32-bit headphone amplifier and USB DAC with performance and features found in more expensive digital interfaces. It features low power usage, for portable hi-res music streaming from your phone or laptop
- MUSIC LOVERS AND GAMERS LOVE IT - The D1P allows you to have a more inclusive gaming experience. Play solo with headphones or quickly switch to speaker output for multiplayer mode or to let your audience enjoy it too. Its size makes it the perfect travel companion
- SMALL and PORTABLE - Doubles as a portable 32 Bit DAC for Hi-Res music streaming. Works with cell phones, tablets and laptops, MacOS, iOS and Windows. Works with all online streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, desertcart Music, ITunes Music, Deezer, Pandora and iHeart
- INCLUDES: D1P Headphone AMP and DAC, RCA and USB-C cable, Microfiber bag
- WHY CHOOSE THE D1P - Simple setup, professional components that last, US veteran owned company based in Texas, guaranteed for 3 years, customer service with real people - not voicemail

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CRSSQHTG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,833 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #67 in Headphone Amps |
| Brand | Audioengine |
| Date First Available | January 8, 2024 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00852225007384 |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13 ounces |
| Item model number | D1P |
| Manufacturer | Audioengine |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Portable |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 3 |
| Product Dimensions | 4"L x 3"W |
| UPC | 852225007384 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audioengine
- **Interface Type:** USB
- **Mounting Type:** Portable
- **Number of Channels:** 1
- **Number of Pins:** 3

## Images

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![Audioengine D1P 32 Bit Portable Headphone Amplifier - Audio DAC Amp Switcher for Gaming and Music - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71woSdw+A7L.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: So Macs have good internal DACs, can someone comment on how much better this unit makes music sound while running off a Mac (I have a 2013 Mac Air)?**
A: I disagree with KM. Haven't tried this AudioEngine DAC, but the NUforce Mac-specific DAC I own makes a noticeable difference, mostly in the clarity of the highs. It makes the Mac's built-in DAC sound shrill. On lower-end headphones it might not be detectable. And, of course, everyone's hearing is different. I can listen to Google Play streaming much longer on my Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones through an external DAC than without one.

**Q: Will the analog outputs be bypassed if a headphone is connected at the same time?**
A: Yes Zack. The analog RCA's are disconnected if headphones are plugged into the D1. I wish it was a bit more flexible but that's the way it is with this unit.

**Q: Does this DAC require LPCM or PCM in S/PDIF input signal. Most TV has option to output in PCM format but not all. My LG DU-37LZ30 has DTS/AC-3 output**
A: From the FAQ on Audioengine's site:Q: The D1 is connected to the optical output of my TV but I'm not getting any sound. What can I do?A: In your TV menu verify that "PCM STEREO" is selected and "DOLBY DIGITAL" is off.So it presumably only supports PCM over S/PDIF.

**Q: I see the d1 has usb input. i don't have a sound card in my pc, do i still need to get one if i get d1 to improve the sound quality? thanks.**
A: The D1  functions as a soundcard, so no, you do not need another sound card. Plug the D1 into the USB port on your computer, and an amplifier or headphones into the D1, and enjoy your music!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic DAC and fair cost given the brand and build-quality
*by G***L on July 29, 2025*

This is a very preliminary review, but I think it's still worth providing to help others. First, when I was reviewing the product info, it said it was plastic. I thought that was kinda whack given the cost and the quality of my Audioengine A5 speakers. However, upon opening the amazingly-well packaged box, it turns out most of the DAC is really metal, even the volume knob is metal. The only plastic on the outside is the edges of the box (the black in the picture; the grey is metal) and the power button. Like I said, this was very well packaged. It shipped in an Audioengine box, but a branded shipping box: inside was another box for the DAC. That box in and of itself could've survived shipping, but I appreciate that it was double boxed. Inside the DAC box was a nice piece of soft foam, and the components were snuggled inside heavier duty foam. (I don't know what the different types are called, but this isn't your typical white styrofoam like for a cooler). It also includes a carrying bag if you wanted to travel with the DAC, but the bag would mostly just protect against scratches. However, given the metal construction, I don't think you need much more than that. Setup was super easy once I realized I made a mistake: I kept thinking I needed two USB cords, one for audio input (I have optical out, but not a cable) and one for power. No, the USB cord, which is included, provides both power and audio. I was looking at picture in the manual thinking it was the front telling me that's where the USB audio input was, but after I double-checked, that was really the back of the DAC, then I read it closer and realized my mistake. It was 100% my fault. I write user manuals for a living so I can say with confidence this is one of the best I've encountered. I just didn't drink enough coffee. Compatibility: it works with my Audioengine A5s with no problem, which is part of the reason I bought this DAC. Yes, it has other great reviews, and, yes, my speakers are the bomb dot com, but having no doubts that it would work before it even arrived gave me peace of mind. To my untrained ear, everything sounds fantastic. I mostly stream music, and it sounds fantastic. I'll see what my music teacher/musician wife thinks, but she'll most definitely agree. I should note that I don't have a subwoofer, but whether it's the speakers or the DAC, the music still sounds fine. I'll put it through the paces gaming at another time, but I can't imagine anything would be different. Now, when I write my reviews, I try my best to not just gush over how great everything is so it doesn't appear as though my review is fake or paid for. The only thing I can think of from only having used the product probably no more than an hour is that I wish more cables were included. It's nice that it comes with a USB cord, but I had to dig through my box of cables for an RCA cable, and I'm not sure I even know what an optical cable looks like to see if I have one of those. I do understand the choice not to include these things because everyone's setup is different, and it minimizes waste, but it still would've been nice. I'm not deducting stars, however, because of a lack of cables. This is still a 5-star product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Sound!
*by E***. on July 14, 2012*

I use JRiver as my music player in WASAPI-Event Style to bypass the Windows Mixer. Even the laptop soundcard sounded very good through my headphones with this setup. Certainly better than hearing my .WAV or mp3 files in iTunes as I used to. I was intrigued by this new wave of usb dacs that are getting so much fame now, and the D1 is one of the most popular under $200. There are others that go up to $4000! But let's not talk about those. I got this DAC for my laptop as a "portable hi-fi" solution. I work a lot on the road and most of my music listening I do outside of my home where I can hook up my laptop to my system through HDMI. So, After hooking up the D1, there was a very noticeable improvement. I never thought this would happen, but as I kept using the D1, it kept sounding better. I didn't believe it when it said that it needed to be "burned in" in order to sound its best, but that seems to be case. Now it sounds fantastic through my headphones. I get a very good stereo image with a detailed, clear and welcoming sound. Listening to my 24bit/96khz tracks through here is a total pleasure. Even my 192khz files sound awesome downsampled to 96khz. Now, when I try the laptop soundcard it's a no contest, it even sounds harsh by comparison. I can see that now very easily. This thing sounds awesome!! I did notice some pops/clicks as some other people commented, specially when playing my DSD files and regular FLACs/MP3s upsampled @ 88.2khz. I played with the hardware buffer size in JRiver (using WASAPI - Event Style and 25ms buffer)and the pops went away. Also wanted to comment on its features, the optical input is a plus for me as I can connect say my PS3 and play with my headphones through it. And the analog output has high quality connectors, even better than in my Onkyo receiver. I use them to connect the DAC to external speakers and it even works as a pre-amplifier (though its really signal attenuation). When you hook up your headphones, the analog output mutes. That is a plus. All of this in such a small/portable package and its price makes this something special. Note to those who are not well versed in computer audio. In order to get the best from this or any other USB DAC, you need to use a player that can bypass the Windows mixer in order to send the untouched bit perfect music stream straight to the DAC. Otherwise you won't much better sound as it goes through the windows mixer. This is done with players like Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, or JRiver that can do it either using WASAPI, ASIO, Kernel Streaming, etc. There is a lot of info online about it. Just wanted to point that out. thanks

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by S***D on August 11, 2024*

I must have got a bad unit because the casing came loose without effort, leaving the DAC chip exposed to all creation. I'm rather disappointed but hey ho, that's life. Will return and order a new one. Hopefully, it fairs better than its sibling did.

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