HiFi Man Goldenwave SERENADE Jr DAC Headphone Amplifier
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Product Overview & Specifications
The HIFIMAN GoldenWave Serenade Jr is a high-performance desktop R2R DAC, discrete Class-A headphone amplifier, and network streamer engineered for exceptional sonic realism and musicality. At its core, the Serenade Jr features dual proprietary HYMALAYA LE R2R DAC modules, delivering up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding over LAN streaming for precise, natural sound reproduction with ultra-low distortion.
Designed with a fully discrete Class-A amplification circuit driven by a 50W toroidal transformer and nearly 30,000 µF capacitor bank, the Serenade Jr delivers robust power—up to 3000mW at 32Ω balanced—to easily drive demanding planar magnetic headphones. Its capacitor-free analog path utilizes FET operational amplifiers and discrete LPF stages to eliminate non-linear distortion, providing an exceptionally pure signal across front-panel 4.4mm, 4-pin XLR, and 6.35mm headphone outputs.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Dual HYMALAYA LE R2R DAC Modules: Precision ladder DAC architecture built with 0.01% resistors to eliminate zero-crossing distortion for smooth, natural tonality.
- Discrete Class-A Headphone Amplifier: Inherits topology from reference-grade amplification to deliver warm mid-bass depth, transparent imaging, and massive headroom.
- High-Resolution Network Streamer: Integrated LAN Ethernet interface supporting local NAS playback, AirPlay, and high-bitrate streaming up to PCM 768kHz and DSD512.
- Capacitor-Free Discrete LPF Circuit: Eliminates coupling capacitors in the signal path to prevent electrolytic distortion and preserve full-range transient speed.
- 50W Toroidal Power Supply: High-purity iron core transformer paired with a 30,000 µF multi-stage filter capacitor array for ultra-clean DC power delivery.
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Hifiman Serenade JR Specifications
Specification Detail Dimensions 11.8" x 10" x 2" Weight 8.5 lbs Headphone Outputs • 4.4mm Balanced
• XLR 4-pin Balanced
• 6.3mm Single-EndedRear Outputs • L/R XLR 3-pin Balanced
• L/R RCA Single-EndedInputs • L/R RCA Analog
• Digital COAX, TOS Optical (PCM 32-bit/192kHz, DSD DoP64)
• USB-B (PCM 32-bit/384kHz, DSD64-DSD256)
• LAN Ethernet (PCM 44.1kHz-768kHz, DSD64-DSD512)Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz THD+N 0.0025%, -3dBFS @ 1kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) -110dB, 0dBFS @ 1kHz Channel Separation -120dB, 0dBFS @ 1kHz DAC Output Level 4.5V/XLR, 2.2V/RCA, 0dBFS @ 1kHz Headphone Amp THD+N < 0.07% @ 1kHz Balanced Output Power 3000mW @ 32Ω, 660mW @ 300Ω Single-Ended Output Power 2000mW @ 32Ω, 410mW @ 300Ω
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HiFi Man Goldenwave SERENADE Jr DAC Headphone Amplifier
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