H1 DAC Amp for Pc,Mini USB Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier, Mini Hi-Fi Digital-to-Analog Amp, 3.5MM/6.35MM/Mic/EQ Opt/Coa/RCA Outputs with Treble & Bass Switch for PS5/PC/MAC/Computer

This thing is awesome built fantastic and sturdy, absolute power house for gaming. The functionality is unparalleled. It's the perfect size to be out of the way. The connection and clarity are amazing. Currently using it with the DT990 Pros and it is PHENOMENAL.

I picked up this little guy because I wanted to clean up the audio situation at my sim rig. It checked the boxes for what I needed, dual outputs plus mic input, and only one cable going from the unit to the PC. And the best thing, very affordable. I have my headphones in one output, speakers in the other, and a mic connected.The one thing I was worried about was power output, one reviewer claimed it to be too weak. I can attest that it isn't, unless you're trying to drive crazy high impedance headphones (if you are, you likely aren't looking for dac/amps in this price range to begin with). The first thing I tested was my Fostex T50RP, a planar headphone that's known for being difficult to drive. This unit will do it, and do it well. At full volume it was higher than my comfortable listening level, and there were no blown out ranges or noise floor issues. It sounded great.I have three other dac/amps 2-3x the price of this one, and I'll gladly sell them all in preference of this.

First impression: heavy, it's all metal and not cheap at all! Great build for the price. Appears to be same as Syba units, but may differ internally.Pros: Windows 10 detected immediately and made it the audio device. You may need to set it as default depending on your system. Decent sound for an inexpensive DAC/AMP with 24 bit, 96 Hz 94 dB. No audible noise or hissing. If you need better like 192 Hz or 112 dB you should be looking at Topping or Schitt dacs at 3 times the price This is perfect for my computer sound system, though. Great controls, volume control is large and smooth. All outputs are on all the time, so you can use multiple devices at the same time. (such as multiple headphones) Love having both 1/4 and 1/8 headphone connections. Have used with both 40- and 50-ohm phones and no problem driving either. Plenty of volume. I use the rear RCA jacks to connect to my powered speakers. Great value for the price.Cons: Uses a micro (not mini) USB connection and it is only USB2. Can still use highest sample rates with mine, though. Since all outlets are active all the time, you need to be able to turn your speaker system off while using headphones or both will play. Need to remember to set Windows sound to utilize higher sample and bit rates. However, front indicator lights will remind you if you don't.Overall evaluation: Perfect for when you want significant upgrade from internal sound, but don't need audiophile caliber. Highly recommend this DAC.

No real volume control - description is misleading

I bought this to drive my PC38X headset. This amp definitely delivers a much more amplified volume range. I find that the PC38X tends to run fairly quiet, so this was perfect to provide a needed maximum volume boost.I do find that this amp sacrifices a bit of audio fidelity for pure volume, though. The sound can get MUCH louder but it does lose a bit of cleanness and clarity. It's not enough to truly detract from my listening experience, but if you're a true audiophile you'll likely nice to slight downgrade in sound quality. I didn't expect studio grade sound from this amp, so it works well enough for what I bought it for.It's easy to use, has a nice weight, and the build quality feels sturdy and sleek. The volume knob has a satisfying, silky smooth feel. The three settings feel a bit unnecessary, but it basically lets you switch between a focus on higher notes (treble), a neutral tonal palette (you'll probably just use this one), or a focus on deep bass undertones.Overall, I would NOT recommend buying this at full price. I bought it on sale for a significant discount, and I'm happy with it for the lower price point. It's good quality, simple, and boosts your maximum volume, but you do lose some sound integrity in exchange. For that reason, it's absolutely not worth the higher price point, you'd be better off getting a true audiophile device. At a discount, it's a great option.

The box arrived broken and things inside were moved around and taken out of packaging but everything is still in there. I connected it using usb to my monitor and it worked perfectly. Sound quality is incredible, it's small and very easy to use. Once I read the instructions I knew how to use it, and it looks nice. The LED aren't super bright or distracting and you don't need to install software to use it. I would like it if the instructions had the image of the device with letters and what they do on the same side but it was fine.After using this product for a while I've come back to add to my review.This product is exactly what I needed. Especially with my headphones the bass boosting feature brings out all the sound that I was missing and it can really handle any sound I give it. It's a simple DAC that surprised me with how well it worked. I'd definitely recommend it. Even though my package did come open, nothing was missing and the product didn't have any damage.

I purchased this USB DAC thinking it would work as an amp for generating more volume. I have other amps however they are much larger and much more expensive, so I was hoping this would work similarly with a smaller footprint.Given the size and price I wasn't expecting the volume boost to be significant, however its virtually non-existent. The different sound profile are cool but mainly for gimmicks. The usefulness ends with the size which is convenient on a normal desk, and the fact that you have a knob for volume control.Slightly disappointed with the purchase but not enough to return it.

I have a PC with a motherboard too old to use anything that isn't USB for audio but this fixed that easily + allows me to raise volume higher than usual for videos that are unusually too quiet.