TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: Miniature DAC/headphone amplifier launched

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro is a newly released miniature DAC and headphone amplifier powered by two Cirrus Logic CS43131 chips. Exceptional Sound Quality Featuring dual DAC chips (CS43131), an FPGA and three high-performance oscillators, Sonata BHD...

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro
TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro is a newly released miniature DAC and headphone amplifier powered by two Cirrus Logic CS43131 chips.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

Exceptional Sound Quality
Featuring dual DAC chips (CS43131), an FPGA and three high-performance oscillators, Sonata BHD Pro delivers low latency and high-precision data transfer, resulting in superior sound quality. It has impressive technical specifications, including support for DSD256, PCM 32Bit/384kHz and high-resolution MQA formats.

Universal Compatibility
With 4.4mm and 3.5mm ports, this device is ideal for working with a variety of headphones and earbuds. The device is compatible with a wide range of headphones, from in-ear headphones to high-impedance, low-sensitivity headphones such as the Sennheiser HD600 and HD660S. The 4.4mm output provides a wide soundstage.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

Sonata BHD Pro’s intuitive controls
feature hard-wired volume control buttons, allowing you to adjust the volume exactly to your preferences. This design separates the volume control from the mobile device, providing a wider 60-step volume control scale.

Low Power Consumption
With efficient power management, Sonata BHD Pro can play music continuously for 35 hours when connected to a mobile phone with a 4000mAh battery, allowing you to enjoy music for a long time without worrying about battery life.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

Multiple Use Scenarios
No matter what computer, tablet or mobile phone you use Sonata BHD Pro with, it can adapt to your audio needs. The device offers three different output options (4.4mm, 3.5mm and speakers), allowing for flexibility in audio output.

Visual Indicators
The device is equipped with RGB LED indicators that convey important information. They change color to indicate different states, such as connection status, sample rate, and different audio formats being played. For example, white indicates DSD64~DSD256, while purple indicates MQA playback from music applications such as TIDAL.

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

Characteristics of TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro:

  • DAC: CS43131 x 2
  • Output power: 280 mW into 32 ohms (4.4 mm)
  • SNR: 131 dB
  • Frequency range: 0 – 40 kHz +/-0.5 dB
  • Input: Type-C
  • Outputs: 3.5 mm and balanced 4.4 mm
  • Dimensions: 55 x 21 x 11 mm
  • Weight: 18 g