Aune X8 XVIII BT Streaming the Benchmark HPA4 performs the

the Benchmark HPA4 performs the same preamplifier role with an integrated headphone stage

with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable network connectivity

and reverberation and spatial depth

three dimensional quality without muddying vocals

or those who want a standalone premium DAC and network player with TEAC's proprietary conversion approach

Aune X8 XVIII BT Streaming the Benchmark HPA4 performs theThe Aune X8 XVIII BT is the Bluetooth equipped version of Aune's 18th anniversary desktop DAC, adding high resolution wireless streaming to an already accomplished digital to analog converter. Built around Aune's self developed FPGA core architecture, it decodes up to 32bit 768kHz PCM and native DSD512 from a computer or transport, while the onboard Bluetooth receiver lets a phone or tablet feed it directly. For the listener who wants reference