Ztella is the smallest USB-DAC with high-end audio capability that sounds great and is small, simple and efficient. It is the only accessory that you'll ever need to enjoy great music. It delivers a balanced, clear and articulated sound in a wide soundstage. The availability of HD Audio streaming is raising the expectation of audio quality and Ztella is designed to change the equation and bring HD audio enjoyment to the mainstream.
Thanks to Ztella use of USB Audio Class 2 high speed, it is compatible with all popular OS platforms. Its USB-C native connector plus the bundled USB-A adapter allows you to connect to all popular mobile phones and computers. It supports all function at your headphone from mic input to key control. The integrated headphone amplifier will automatically detect and analyze the connected headphone to generate the ideal output levels. It can deliver an output of 2Vrms and more than twice the power of a standard smartphone.
Physical Interface
USB Type-C interface to your mobile phone or computer
3.5mm audio phone jack to your headphones or speaker system
USB 2.0 High Speed and USB Audio Class 2 standard
Audio Format
HD Audio PCM sampling frequency up to 384kHz
HD Audio DSD sampling frequency up to 5.6MHz
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Renderer
Ztella MQA version (MQA + PCM-384K + DSD-5.6M)
Ztella Standard version (PCM-384K + DSD-5.6M)
OS Support
Plug and play for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows 10
Headphones
Inline headphones volume +/- and play/pause button control
Automatic output level based on headphone impedance (1V for < 150 ohms, 2V for >= 150 ohms)
Mic input from headphones to your phone or computer
Audio Performance
Superior sound quality with ESS Sabre DAC technology
SNR @ 120dB
THD+N @ 0.0006%
< 2 ohm output impedance
ID Design
Metallic gray color aluminum chassis
11cm length and 5g weight
LED indicator (Blue for idle or SD audio <= 48kHz, Red for HD audio > 48kHz, Magenta for MQA content)
MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. Visit mqa.co.uk for more details.