Ultrasone Panther DSD DAC Amplifier

BH #ULPANTHERDAC • MFR #UL 21003
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Ultrasone Panther DSD DAC Amplifier
Key Features
  • Up to 32-Bit / 384 kHz PCM or DSD 256
  • Micro-USB and 3.5mm Line Inputs
  • 3.5mm and 2.5mm Headphone Outputs
  • Up to 20 Hours of Playback
Upgrade the playback sound from your mobile device or computer with the Ultrasone Panther, a compact, ultralightweight, and portable DAC featuring an AKM 4490 chip and support for high-resolution audio formats including DSD 256 and PCM rates up to 32-bit / 384 kHz.
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Ultrasone UL 21003 Overview

Upgrade the playback sound from your mobile device or computer with the Ultrasone Panther, a compact, ultralightweight, and portable DAC featuring an AKM 4490 chip and support for high-resolution audio formats including DSD 256 and PCM rates up to 32-bit / 384 kHz.

The Panther is supplied with five connection cables—Lightning, micro-USB, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and 3.5mm TRS—to accommodate a variety of sources, such as Apple iPhones and iPads, Android smartphones and tablets, MP3 players, and laptops. A built-in headphone amplifier outputs plenty of power to drive 16- to 300-ohm headphones from the unbalanced 3.5mm or balanced 2.5mm headphone jacks.

An internal battery provides up to 20 hours of playback and recharges via micro-USB in three to four hours. The onboard gain switch and headphone volume control help you achieve the optimal listening level with ease.

  • AKM 4490 DAC chip supports PCM resolutions up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD 256
  • Built-in powerful headphone amplifier drives 16- to 300-ohm headphones via unbalanced 3.5mm or balanced 2.5mm connections
  • Micro-USB digital input and 3.5mm analog line input
  • Internal 3000mAh battery provides up to 15 hours of playback when using the DAC (up to 20 hours via the line input)
  • Recharges via micro-USB connection
  • Includes multiple connection cables—Lightning, micro-USB, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and 3.5mm—for hookup to iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones and tablets, and computers
  • Gain switch and adjustable headphone volume
  • Ultralightweight at just 3.9 ounces

Ultrasone UL 21003 Specs

Inputs
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (Unbalanced)
Outputs
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (Unbalanced)
1 x 3/32" / 2.5 mm TRS Female (Balanced)
USB Ports
1 x Micro-USB OTG (DAC Input)
1 x Micro-USB (Charging Input)
DAC Chip
AKM 4490
Headphone Impedance Range
16 to 300 Ohms
Headphone Output Power
Unbalanced: >350 mW into 32 Ohms
Balanced: >950 mW into 32 Ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
USB OTG: >115 dB
Line Input: >101 dB
Bit Depth
32-Bit
Sample Rate
32 to 384 kHz
DSD Support
DSD 64, 128, and 256
Battery Capacity
3000 mAh
Battery Life
Playback via Line Input: Up to 20 Hours
Playback via DAC: Up to 15 Hours
Charging Time
3 to 4 Hours
Dimensions
4.6 x 2.2 x 0.5" / 115.6 x 55.6 x 12.0 mm
Weight
3.9 oz / 110 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.58 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.7 x 3.7 x 2.2"

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