Whenever far more than a year because the release of the Essential PH-1, Essential has launched the Audio Adapter HD, its second mod for the smartphone. The initial is the Essential 360 Scanner, what is the world’s smallest 4K 360° camera.
To put it simply, the Audio Adapter HD adds an audio jack to the smartphone. A function believed to be essential however what is missing from the telephone. However, the Audio Adapter HD does more than just include an audio jack to your phone.
The adapter has a “high-resolution ESS Sabre DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) with hardware MQA (Master Good quality Authenticated) rendering for high-res audio on the PH-1“. This means that audio sounds same the way it was recorded with with no loss of quality whatsoever. Essential says it is the initial DAC to have this feature.
The adapter which is built of titanium just such as the frame of the telephone supports 24-bit, 96kHz and MQA rendering up to 32-bit, 384kHZ. Essential says it In addition has an audiophile-grade amp for audiophile-grade headphones. The Audio Adapter HD has a multi-color LED that indicates if you are playing master quality, non-MQA, or regular content.
The Audio Adapter HD has an IP55 rating, measures 29 x 30 x 11.5 mm and weighs 15.5 grams. It draws energy from the telephone and because it doesn’t attach to the Type-C port, you could charge your telephone although using it. Do note that it will only work on an Essential Phone running Android P (build number PPR1.181005.076 or later).
Essential has put a $149 value tag on the adapter. It arrives to Canada and the United States only and is in the world for get on the Essential online shop.