{"product_id":"yamaha-ha-l7a-kopfhoererverstaerker","title":"Yamaha HA-L7A Headphone Amplifier with ESS DAC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYamaha HA-L7A – flagship headphone amplifier with DAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HA-L7A is Yamaha's uncompromising desktop headphone amplifier and the natural partner for the YH-5000SE. It combines a high-quality DAC, Yamaha's patented Floating and Balanced Power Amplifier technology, and a massive, low-vibration construction in a single housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAC \u0026amp; digital section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its centre sits the ESS ES9038PRO – an 8-channel converter that bundles four channels per side to maximise dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio. A dedicated master clock with a particularly low-noise crystal oscillator ensures precise D\/A conversion. Via USB-B, coaxial and optical you can connect DAPs, a PC or a CD player; PCM runs up to 384 kHz\/32-bit, DSD natively up to 11.2 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patented Floating and Balanced circuit lets four output stages \"float\" independently of ground – symmetrical push-pull operation for both balanced and unbalanced headphones, without switching configuration. The volume IC used is the particularly low-distortion, low-noise MUSES72323. Two toroidal transformers cleanly separate the preamp and output stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone outputs: 6.3 mm, 4.4 mm balanced (Pentaconn), XLR4 balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: USB-B, coaxial, optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-\/line out: XLR (balanced) + RCA – usable as a DAC or preamp with an external power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 sound field modes + Pure Direct bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight talk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HA-L7A is a pure desktop amplifier with digital inputs – if you want to connect an analogue source directly, plan for that beforehand. In return you get an exceptionally quiet, powerful stage that confidently drives everything from sensitive in-ears to demanding high-end headphones – and, thanks to the pre-out, also fits into an existing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the HA-L7A have a DAC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, an ESS ES9038PRO. Via USB-B, coaxial and optical it handles PCM up to 384 kHz\/32-bit and DSD natively up to 11.2 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a preamp or DAC in my system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Via the XLR and RCA pre-\/line outs it serves as a D\/A converter or preamp for an external power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat headphone outputs does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree on the front: 6.3 mm unbalanced, 4.4 mm balanced (Pentaconn) and XLR4 balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy buy the HA-L7A from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you honestly whether your headphones can even exploit the HA-L7A's potential – with sensitive in-ears, often less is needed. Our technician Mauri advises on the right source and on using it as a preamp, with years of experience at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093181620560,"sku":null,"price":3799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/yamaha-ha-l7a-kopfhoererverstaerker-frontansicht.png?v=1787213975","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/yamaha-ha-l7a-kopfhoererverstaerker","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}