Beyerdynamic : IMPACTO Beyerdynamic

Mobile Hi-Res converter in small format

• High-end DAC & headphone amplifier in one
• Gets the most out of your digital audio files (max. sample rate 384 kHz / 32 bits, DSD 5.6 MHz)
• Built-in ESS SABRE9018Q2C SABRE32 Reference DACTM for best possible performance
• Compatible with high-end headphones from beyerdynamic: T 1 (2nd generation), T 5 p (2nd generation), Amiron home and Aventho wired

When using the Impacto essential, a Digital-to-Analogue Converter with an integrated headphone amplifier, you can play highresolution audio files with up to 384 kHz / 32 bits (PCM) or up to 5.6 MHz (DSD). The powerful Impacto essential is compatible with all low impedance and high impedance headphones to which a mini (3.5 mm) jack plug with a shaft diameter of 7.5 mm can be connected to the ear cups on both sides1) . In this way, the headphones are provided with a digital interface so that the user does not need a jack socket on mobile devices anymore. Due to three different connecting cables, the Impacto essential can be used with various devices: smartphones*, tablets* or notebooks / PC / MacBook with USB output. The Impacto essential works with all devices that have a USB host function or USB OTG (On-The-Go). With buttons, the user can skip tracks and control play/pause as well as the volume of the music playback. Via the Hi-Res LED, the user can check if Hi-Res audio files are transmitted and played back.

MOBILE HI-RES CONVERTER IN SMALL FORMAT
The cable DAC and Amplifier Impacto is perfectly tailored to the beyerdynamic high‑end models and provides them with a digital interface. So you are no longer dependent on the jack plug of your portable device. In fact, Impacto facilitates lossless digital transmission so you can enjoy first‑class playback quality of your music – for a sound experience that meets the highest standards.

IMPROVES PLAYBACK QUALITY
As a “Hi-Res converter in small format”, Impacto gets the maximum out of your digital music files. In terms of sound, Impacto lifts your digital device up to the level of a hi-fi system at home. Together with your beyerdynamic high-end headphones, perfect sound quality is guaranteed – even subtle elements and fine details in the music recording are revealed.

THE CORE
The technology inside would do credit even to exclusive hi-fi systems. The SABRE³² Mobile Reference DAC™ decrypts high-resolution audio signals up to a resolution of 32 bits and 384 kilohertz. This device class typically achieves maximum values of 24 bit/192 kHz.

COMPATIBLE WITH DIGITAL DEVICES
No matter where you store your music: Impacto is an all-rounder that offers versatile connection options. Thanks to four different connecting cables, Impacto universal can be used with Apple and Android devices (with USB-OTG) as well as with PC and notebook. Impacto essential is suitable for use with Android smartphones and tablets (with USB-OTG) as well as with PC and notebook.

HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Impacto can handle Hi-Res audio files in their uncompressed and full resolution format. Immerse yourself in the multidimensional world of high-resolution music with a hi-res player app of your choice. For example, you could use USB Audio Player PRO for Android devices, foobar2000 for Windows, and Audirvana Plus 3 for MacBook. This way, you can discover music recordings the way they were intended to be heard originally.

HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
​​​​As a seal of quality, the Hi–Res Audio logo stands for high-resolution audio reproduction and is assigned by the Japan Audio Society. Products approved for bearing the Hi-Res Audio logo are able to handle Hi-Res files without quality loss and have to fulfill strict requirements: 

Features

• Digital-to-Analogue Converter with integrated headphoneamplifier
• Buttons to control play/pause, skip tracks and adjust volume
• Hi-Res LED to display the transmission of Hi-Res audio files
• Permanently attached cable to connect to beyerdynamic highend headphones1)
• Supplied with three cables to connect to smartphones*, tablets* and notebooks / PCs / MacBooks