Fostex HP-P1 delivers a professional grade digital headphone amplifier for Apple's range of iPod/iPhone/iPad i-gadgets. Fostex HP-P1 is the world's first portable headphone amp that features an inbuilt D/A converter, which receives its audio signal digitally from the iPod/iPhone/iPad 30-pin dock connector. HPP1 features an ultra-high quality 32bit DAC and exclusively designed audiophile analogue circuitry, the sonic performance and fidelity of the headphone signal simply has to be experienced to be believed.
The tone, the depth and the effective headroom delivered by HP-P1 is nothing short of stunning, giving the impression of almost limitless audio power reserves on tap at all times. Add to this a 3-step gain control to accommodate all types of headphones, an in-built S/PDIF Digital Out, twin digital filters and a rugged, yet cool, aluminium alloy chassis and you simply have the best portable headphone amp for your iPod/iPhone/iPad available. Fostex HP P1 has DACs that are 32bit AKM’s AK4480 which features innovative on-chip symmetrical circuitry to avoid noise coupling, thus improving sound quality. These also feature 2 filters including a 32-bit minimum delay filter designed specifically for acoustic sounds. This allows the HP-P1 to deliver exceptional sonic performance. Then there’s the build quality and the sheer beauty of the thing.
Engineered from aircraft grade aluminium and built to exacting standards, Fostex HP-P1 is a tactile delight to handle and operate.