TimeEar TEU-8 Fully Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier

TimeEar TEU-8 Fully Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier

The TimeEar TEU-8 is a compact fully balanced portable DAC headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles. Equipped with an ESS9028Q2M DAC and dual ESS9603 amp chips, it delivers high-resolution audio with powerful balanced output, ultra-low distortion, and premium sound clarity for IEMs and headphones.

Product Highlights

• ESS9028Q2M premium DAC chip
• Dual ESS9603 headphone amplifier chips
• 4.4mm balanced + 3.5mm single-ended outputs
• Up to PCM 32bit/384kHz decoding
• Supports DSD256 hardware decoding
• 155mW balanced output power @32Ω
• Ultra-low THD ≤0.0009%
• 123dB high signal-to-noise ratio
• 60-step hardware volume control
• CNC-machined aluminum alloy body

Specifications

• Model: TEU-8
• DAC Chip: ESS9028Q2M
• Headphone Amplifier: Dual ESS9603 Chips
• Output Ports: 4.4mm Balanced + 3.5mm Single-Ended
• Balanced Output Power: 155mW @ 32Ω
• Single-Ended Output Power: 70mW @ 32Ω
• PCM Support: Up to 32bit/384kHz
• DSD Support: Up to DSD256 Hardware Decoding
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 123dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤0.0009%
• Volume Control: 60-Step Hardware Volume
• Body Material: CNC-Machined 6-Series Aluminum Alloy
• Panel: Anti-Fingerprint Glass Panel
• Dimensions: 45.5 × 28 × 11.6mm
• Weight: 19.9g (Unit Only)
• Interface: USB Type-C
• Compatibility: Smartphones, Tablets, PCs, IEMs, Headphones