Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2018/11/13

The latest addition to Audiolab’s multi-award-winning M-DAC range is the M-DAC Nano – a powerful, pocketable mobile DAC/headphone amp with advanced technology to boost sound on the go.
Ever since the original M-DAC, in 2011, the Cambridgeshire-based company has been renowned for its ability to give a huge sonic boost to all manner of digital devices – smartphones, tablets, PCs, Macs and more. The latest addition to the M-DAC range continues this tradition, but does so in the smallest, most affordable and most conveniently mobile form yet. Enter, the M-DAC Nano. Similar in size to a small matchbox, the M-DAC Nano is a brilliantly simple way to connect wirelessly to Android phones, iPhones, tablets and more via Bluetooth, untethering the listener’s headphones from the playback device – much more convenient for mobile use than DAC/headphone amps that require cables to connect. And that’s not the only thing that’s wireless, since the M-DAC Nano’s built-in battery supports Qi wireless charging – simply pop it on the supplied charging pad to deliver up to eight hours of playing time.
The M-DAC Nano’s circuitry packs 32-bit/384kHz-capable DAC technology with upsampling of data received over Bluetooth to enhance sound quality. The integrated Bluetooth v4.2 receiver supports the sonically superior aptX and AAC codecs, in addition to Bluetooth’s standard SBC format. The digital processing circuit is coupled to powerful Class H analogue amplification, with auto-sensing to adapt the output to suit the load. A choice of “standard” and “enhanced” audio modes is available – the former offers extended battery life while the latter optimizes sound quality. A press of the function button engages enhanced mode, using sophisticated digital filtering with upscaling to give an impressive sonic boost to whatever you’re listening to – it might be music stored on your device or streamed from the likes of Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal.
Volume is adjusted using a side-mounted, 64-step rotary control; this also has a “press” function, which can be used to pause content and skip forward or back. A built-in MEMS microphone enables hands-free calls when paired with a smartphone and may also be used to engage Siri or Google Assistant on iOS or Android devices respectively.
Measuring 44x44x14mm and weighing just 28g, the M- AC Nano is easy to slip into a pocket, while the playback device it’s paired with may be stashed up to 10m away. It also comes with a protective faux leather pouch, with a clip to attach to a shirt, belt or bag, whilst keeping the controls accessible.
The M-DAC Nano mobile DAC/headphone amp is already available.

For more information: http://www.audiolab.co.uk/

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