TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro

from $48

The TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro is a highly capable portable DAC and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts who demand high-resolution audio. It features dual output ports: a 4.4mm balanced output and a 3.5mm single-ended output, supporting PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA 8X decoding. The device uses dual CS43131 DAC chips, ensuring excellent sound clarity, with an output power of 280mW at 32Ω, making it suitable for a wide range of headphones and IEMs.

The Sonata BHD Pro is incredibly compact, measuring 55x21x11mm and weighing only 18 grams, making it ideal for mobile use. It supports hardware volume control, with a 60-step adjustment, and features RGB lighting that indicates the current operation status or sample rate. Compatible with Android via USB-C OTG, it also works with iOS devices (using appropriate adapters), Windows, and MacOS. Its interface is plug-and-play, requiring no drivers for most platforms, providing high-fidelity sound in a portable package.

  • Dual output ports: 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended
  • Supports PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA 8X
  • Output power: 280mW at 32Ω
  • Dimensions: 55 x 21 x 11 mm; Weight: 18g
  • USB Type-C OTG interface
  • Hardware volume control with 60 steps
  • RGB indicator for working status and sample rate
  • Supports multiple OS including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS

Pros

  • High-resolution audio support with dual CS43131 DAC chips
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
  • Excellent compatibility across different devices and OS
  • Powerful output suitable for high-impedance headphones

Cons

  • Higher price point reflecting high-end DAC features
  • No internal battery, powered via USB
  • Requires adapters for iOS devices (Lightning to USB-C)

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