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Why EarMen is Special
Designed in Serbia
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.
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Born in 2012
Why we love this DAC/Amp
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Works Great with Type-C
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The EarMen Angel is a powerful DAC and Amp that excels in every aspect. It delivers clean sound and powerful amplification, and to top it all off, it is built like a tank. Angel comes highly recommended for discerning audiophiles.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
PRESENTING THE BRAND-NEW PORTABLE DAC & AMP - THE ANGEL
EarMen Angel is a portable, fully balanced Hi-Res DAC & Amp with the Pre Out option. It is a powerful audio device which allows you to listen to Hi-Res music while you are on the move. It is capable of outputting plenty of power without worrying about consumption since it is equipped with a 2-cell battery. EarMen Angel will provide outstanding performance with exceptional power delivery. Take your music listening experience to the next level with the all-new Angel!
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP WITH MQA SUPPORT
EarMen Angel hosts an ESS DAC ES9038Q2M, which has exceptional SNR and THD+N characteristics compared to its competitors. Along with the newest XMOS USB receiver, Angel can decode up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) and DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital) via DoP and MQA Studio.
FULLY BALANCED CIRCUITRY WITH INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC RANGE
EarMen Angel is a fully balanced device whose balanced signal goes intact from the DAC to the headphone output. There are no changes in the audio signal itself except for amplification, so the sound from the DAC is authentic and realistic. The device is designed so that in the path of audio signal sound, there are no additional capacitors and other components that would introduce distortion, making the sound alluring. The dynamic range of 120dB is just phenomenal, so the music you listen to becomes realistic as if you were right there at the recording studio. The device has a linear power supply with ultra-low noise which helps to deliver sound free of jitter or distortion. Once you hear the sound, you will desire nothing but the Angel!
POWERFUL BATTERY FOR UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING
EarMen Angel has a two-cell battery 2x3000mAh which will allow for continuous playback of music. You do not have to worry about battery consumption as the charging time is less than 3 hours. Separate DATA and USB charging ports allow the Angel to playback music while being charged.
HIGHLY SCALABLE WITH GAIN SWITCH MODE
Angel gives you a choice of headphone outputs to use the ones you love the most. The Angel hosts a 3.5mm single-end output and a balanced 4.4mm output. The line-out option with outstanding features allows you to use Angel as a preamp for your home system. You can also choose whether to use single-end or fully balanced output. By switching to Gain + mode, you will get more power, volume and rich dynamics of sound. You can adjust the volume accurately thanks to this function. You can easily pair all types of sensitive IEMs and some power-hungry headphones.
SPECS
| INPUTS | USB C: Data USB C: Charging S/PDIF: COAX/TOS |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUTS | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) 4.4mm (Balanced) |
| MICROPHONE PASSTHROUGH | Not Supported |
| AUDIO FORMATS | DSD: 256 DoP / Native DSD 512 DXD: Up to 768 kHz PCM: Up to 768 kHz MQA Rendering: OFS, MQA, MQA Studio, MQA MQA Full decoding: Auth |
| DAC | ES9038Q2M |
| BATTERY | 2 x Li-Po 3000mAh |
| CHARGE | Use >= 5V/2A adapter |
| DIMENSION L x H x W | 152 x 27 x 66mm 6" x 1.05" x 2.6" |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | USB Input: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS S/PDIF input: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | USB Input: 0.004% S/PDIF input: 0.004% |
| SNR | USB Input: >120dB A-Weighted S/PDIF input: >120dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | USB Input: ±0.2dB S/PDIF input: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | USB Input: >120dB S/PDIF input: >120dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | USB Input: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS S/PDIF input: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | USB Input: 0.002% S/PDIF input: 0.002% |
| SNR | USB Input: >119dB A-Weighted S/PDIF input: >119dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | USB Input: ±0.2dB S/PDIF input: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | USB Input: >119dB S/PDIF input: >119dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | Direct Out: 1.5Vrms 0dBFS Pre-Out: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | Direct Out: 0.005% Pre-Out: 0.004% |
| SNR | Direct Out: >120dB A-Weighted Pre-Out:>120dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Direct Out: ±0.2dB Pre-Out: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | Direct Out: >120dB Pre-Out: >120dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | Direct Out: 3Vrms 0dBFS Pre-Out: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | Direct Out: 0.003% Pre-Out:0.002% |
| SNR | Direct Out: >119dB A-Weighted Pre-Out: >119dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Direct Out: ±0.2dB Pre-Out: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | Direct Out: >119dB Pre-Out: >119dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Earmen Angel |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Serbia |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: EarMen d.o.o Address: Dunajska cesta 136, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | Earmen Angel |
User Manual | Angel
Portable DAC & Amp
|
PRESENTING THE BRAND-NEW PORTABLE DAC & AMP - THE ANGEL
EarMen Angel is a portable, fully balanced Hi-Res DAC & Amp with the Pre Out option. It is a powerful audio device which allows you to listen to Hi-Res music while you are on the move. It is capable of outputting plenty of power without worrying about consumption since it is equipped with a 2-cell battery. EarMen Angel will provide outstanding performance with exceptional power delivery. Take your music listening experience to the next level with the all-new Angel!
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP WITH MQA SUPPORT
EarMen Angel hosts an ESS DAC ES9038Q2M, which has exceptional SNR and THD+N characteristics compared to its competitors. Along with the newest XMOS USB receiver, Angel can decode up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) and DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital) via DoP and MQA Studio.
FULLY BALANCED CIRCUITRY WITH INCREDIBLE DYNAMIC RANGE
EarMen Angel is a fully balanced device whose balanced signal goes intact from the DAC to the headphone output. There are no changes in the audio signal itself except for amplification, so the sound from the DAC is authentic and realistic. The device is designed so that in the path of audio signal sound, there are no additional capacitors and other components that would introduce distortion, making the sound alluring. The dynamic range of 120dB is just phenomenal, so the music you listen to becomes realistic as if you were right there at the recording studio. The device has a linear power supply with ultra-low noise which helps to deliver sound free of jitter or distortion. Once you hear the sound, you will desire nothing but the Angel!
POWERFUL BATTERY FOR UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING
EarMen Angel has a two-cell battery 2x3000mAh which will allow for continuous playback of music. You do not have to worry about battery consumption as the charging time is less than 3 hours. Separate DATA and USB charging ports allow the Angel to playback music while being charged.
HIGHLY SCALABLE WITH GAIN SWITCH MODE
Angel gives you a choice of headphone outputs to use the ones you love the most. The Angel hosts a 3.5mm single-end output and a balanced 4.4mm output. The line-out option with outstanding features allows you to use Angel as a preamp for your home system. You can also choose whether to use single-end or fully balanced output. By switching to Gain + mode, you will get more power, volume and rich dynamics of sound. You can adjust the volume accurately thanks to this function. You can easily pair all types of sensitive IEMs and some power-hungry headphones.
| INPUTS | USB C: Data USB C: Charging S/PDIF: COAX/TOS |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUTS | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) 4.4mm (Balanced) |
| MICROPHONE PASSTHROUGH | Not Supported |
| AUDIO FORMATS | DSD: 256 DoP / Native DSD 512 DXD: Up to 768 kHz PCM: Up to 768 kHz MQA Rendering: OFS, MQA, MQA Studio, MQA MQA Full decoding: Auth |
| DAC | ES9038Q2M |
| BATTERY | 2 x Li-Po 3000mAh |
| CHARGE | Use >= 5V/2A adapter |
| DIMENSION L x H x W | 152 x 27 x 66mm 6" x 1.05" x 2.6" |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | USB Input: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS S/PDIF input: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | USB Input: 0.004% S/PDIF input: 0.004% |
| SNR | USB Input: >120dB A-Weighted S/PDIF input: >120dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | USB Input: ±0.2dB S/PDIF input: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | USB Input: >120dB S/PDIF input: >120dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | USB Input: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS S/PDIF input: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | USB Input: 0.002% S/PDIF input: 0.002% |
| SNR | USB Input: >119dB A-Weighted S/PDIF input: >119dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | USB Input: ±0.2dB S/PDIF input: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | USB Input: >119dB S/PDIF input: >119dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | Direct Out: 1.5Vrms 0dBFS Pre-Out: 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | Direct Out: 0.005% Pre-Out: 0.004% |
| SNR | Direct Out: >120dB A-Weighted Pre-Out:>120dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Direct Out: ±0.2dB Pre-Out: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | Direct Out: >120dB Pre-Out: >120dB |
| OUTPUT LEVEL | Direct Out: 3Vrms 0dBFS Pre-Out: 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
| THD+N | Direct Out: 0.003% Pre-Out:0.002% |
| SNR | Direct Out: >119dB A-Weighted Pre-Out: >119dB A-Weighted |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | Direct Out: ±0.2dB Pre-Out: ±0.2dB |
| DNR | Direct Out: >119dB Pre-Out: >119dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Earmen Angel |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Serbia |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: EarMen d.o.o Address: Dunajska cesta 136, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | Earmen Angel |
|
User Manual | Angel
Portable DAC & Amp
|
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"The EarMen Angel conceals in its cool form factor an excitingly transparent sound comparable to full-size desktop counterparts that inspires listening on the go with confidence."
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"Battery life is quite impressive as well, clocking in roughly 7 hours with mixed usage of IEMs and Headphones, it can also be charged and used at the same time."
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"With a dynamic range of 120dB and ultra-low noise linear power supply, Angel promises to deliver the purest possible sound free of colouration and distortion."
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"The EarMen Angel is designed to be multifunctional with a lot of power, a big battery and beautiful sound. Angel, – portrays great dynamics combined with low noise and low distortion."
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"Its impressive technical performance, neutral sound signature, brilliant build quality, and incredibly vivid, lively sound make me want to use it more and more."
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"Angel’s sound is highly focused on detail and clarity with a clean, transparent output. The tuning is slightly bright, and leans a little bit towards analytical."
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"A high-quality neutral sound, clean and clear presentation, spacious soundstage, very versatile thanks to its low noise and high-power output, excellent build quality with attention to detail."
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3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
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1200mW X 2 @ 32Ω
Upto 840mW @ 32Ω
USB C: Data
USB C: Charging
S/PDIF: COAX/TOS
Bluetooth
USB
3.5mm
USB
Coaxial
Optical
Bluetooth
768kHz/32-bit PCM
DSD256
32bit/768kHz PCM
DSD512
32 Bit / 768 KHz
DSD 512
USB C: Data
USB C: Charging
S/PDIF: COAX/TOS
Bluetooth
USB
3.5mm
USB
Coaxial
Optical
Bluetooth
1. Earmen Angel
1. TOPPING G5
2. 3.5 to 3.5 Audio Cable
3. USB Charging Cable
4. Straight Type C to Type C Cable
5. Elbow Type C to Type C Cable
6. Rubber Band
7. Ruber Pad
8. User Manual
9. Warranty Card
1. Shanling H5
2. USB-A to USB-C cable
3. USB-C to USB-C cable
4. 3.5mm to RCA coaxial cable
5. Storage pouch
6. user manual
7. warranty card
8. Product catalog
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This product is rated 4.7 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 3 reviews.
Customer Reviews
Very very impressed with the angel, especially at its current price. Has a very dynamic sound, vocals sound lovely, has enough power to drive the Arya with ease..
Nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, we hope you had a comfortable shopping experience and thank you for the great review and ratings!
The Angle sound have neutral signature. There is no to none brilliance or bass boost happening.
It's very dynamic in nature like if song have spikes in loudness of music Angel handles it to perfection but it doesn't put that loudness to your face that it overcomes anything.
Usage wise it's fairly very simple to use plug and play.
The volume knob is steped and is digital also double as power/mute button.
There is no analogue input which is a big con for this device as it's amp section is good. Only input is coaxial/toslink combo jack and USB C.
Output is dual bal 4.4mm and single ended 3.5(no gold plated connector despite being so expensive).
Big Cons for me:
1. The battery management is poor, you need to have a 5v 2A charger or battery life is very low and it can degrade. AVG battery life on 560s and Sundara is 3-4 hours on AVG, with IEMs it's 4-5 hours.
2. If you take out the front output the amp resets and some time freezes until restart, you will need to use the volume knob to pause before you take out any output devices. This is not happening on line/pre out.
3. It gets very hot on high gain with headphone and if you connect to charging while playing it gets even hotter.
Apart from above con there is no other complaint.
The sound really works good with my collection of music (rock, pop, jpop, classical, Hindi,etc).
I wanted a neutral dac initially and didn't gave thought to this but recently on Raghav's bday sale it was on 44k and is a very good deal.
The device really shines as a very good dac and amp. It really get along with my 560s and sundaras. The way it handled my focals (clear OG and Elegia) was very good.
It tamed downed the bassy nature of the headphones and also fixed the brilliance of my sundaras.
It's sound is very detailed in all ranges of frequency of sound.
And the cherry on top is immersive sound stage and imaging.
It's like 'one for all' (reference:my hero academia).
It also pair very well with my MT-604 and Fiio K9 Pro AKM.
Compare:
With Mojo: The angel is more detailed and have better sound stage. Mojo sounds bit more dynamic but overall Angel is preferred for most genres.
K9 Pro AKM: the details are on same level as I have learnt but to many Angel can sound more detailed. K9 Pro AKM is bit bassy in comparison and also more dynamic. K9 also sound slightly bit more hollow graphics in nature. The punches of K9 Pro have slow decay where is Angel bass is bit tight with rapid decay.
Fiio M11 Plus: Angel is 10-20% better than M11 in terms of details and sound stage. And have more power. Like Sundaras can sound but spicy in highs on M11 but on Angel the sound becomes more smooth and details.
This device does fit well in my collection and I am very happy with it.
It is expensive though but sound quality makes up for it. But again the usage left me with more to desire like bluetooth and better battery management.
Thanks HPZ!
I auditioned it at the HeadphoneZone Office in Mumbai. Compared it with the other options - Chord Mojo2 and iFi Gryphon and some daps too. Found the Angel to be an amazing sounding Dac/Amp. The Angel has a light weight and can be easily carried along with the phone, though it is bit big in size that Mojo2 and Gryphon. It has a very clean sound without any added colour. Mojo2 has a very laid back sound and does not sound as clean and crisp. Cleary, Mojo2 is very overpriced. Gryphon is a great device with multiple options - ifi silencer and bluetooth functionality, but sound-wise I found Angel to be bit better than it.