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HIFIMAN Serenade Jr Headphone Amp/DAC
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HIFIMAN Serenade Jr Headphone Amp/DAC

by HIFIMAN
$649.00
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HIFIMAN Serenade Jr Headphone Amp/DAC

The HIFIMAN SERENADE line has earned a loyal following for its natural, engaging sound. The SERENADE Jr distills that formula into a more accessible, compact package without losing what makes it special.

It pairs a true R2R ladder DAC with a fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier and a built-in network streamer, so one box handles your files, your streaming apps, and your headphones. Connect it, pick your input, and enjoy.

hifiman serenade jr front view

What's In The Box?

Everything you need to get started is included with the HIFIMAN SERENADE Jr:

  • HIFIMAN SERENADE Jr DAC/Headphone Amplifier
  • Power Cable
  • USB-B Cable
  • User Manual

Hymalaya LE R2R DAC, for a smooth and natural sound

At the heart of the SERENADE Jr is HIFIMAN’s Hymalaya LE R2R DAC, an affordable take on the company’s in-house resistor-ladder design.

It uses a true R2R architecture, the kind known for its organic, analog-like character, and an FPGA-based implementation to keep digital conversion precise.

You get a rich, natural tone with real detail, the kind of sound that makes long listening sessions easy to enjoy.

hifiman serenade jr hymalaya dac

Fully Discrete Class A Amplifier, for clean and dynamic power

The SERENADE Jr amplifier is built on a pure Class A design with a precisely matched, fully discrete transistor circuit, supported by a FET operational amplifier and a discrete low-pass filter stage.

The goal is a sound that inherits the refined character of HIFIMAN’s Prelude amplifier at a far more approachable price.

With up to 3,000mW into 32 ohms from the balanced output, it has plenty of power to drive demanding headphones while staying quiet and controlled.

hifiman serenade jr class a amp

Built-In Network Streaming, so your music library is always within reach

The SERENADE Jr works as a streaming bridge. Plug in an Ethernet cable and you can play files from a local NAS drive or stream music directly from your favorite apps, with support for PCM up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 over the network input.

Prefer a more traditional approach? The SERENADE Jr also works as a conventional DAC and headphone amp, so you can use as much or as little of the streaming functionality as you like.

hifiman serenade jr back quarter view

Four Digital Inputs, so everything in your setup connects

Computers, TVs, CD transports, and streamers can all share the same unit.

The SERENADE Jr includes USB, coaxial, optical, and network inputs, with USB handling PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD up to DSD256. Selecting a source takes a single press of the front-panel input button.

hifiman serenade jr back panel

Balanced and Single-Ended Outputs, for every pair of headphones

Whether you own balanced or single-ended headphones, the SERENADE Jr has you covered.

It offers both balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, plus line outputs for connecting to a stereo amplifier or powered speakers, so it can serve as a desktop preamp and DAC as well.

hifiman serenade jr inputs and outputs

Solid Build and Eye-Catching Finish, made for the long haul

The SERENADE Jr shares its chassis with the original SERENADE: a well-built aluminum case in a distinctive red finish that stands out on any desk. Inside, a toroidal transformer with large filter capacitors delivers a fast, clean power supply to keep the amplifier performing at its best.

hifiman serenade jr quarter view

HIFIMAN SERENADE Jr Specs

DAC

Architecture: Hymalaya LE R2R Ladder (FPGA-based)

DAC Output Level: 4.5V (XLR) / 2.2V (RCA), 0dBFS @ 1kHz

AMPLIFIER

Design: Fully discrete, pure Class A with FET op-amp

POWER OUTPUT

Balanced: 3,000mW @ 32Ω; 660mW @ 300Ω

Single-Ended: 2,000mW @ 32Ω; 410mW @ 300Ω

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.1dB @ 1kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB (0dBFS @ 1kHz)

THD+N: 0.0025% (-3dBFS @ 1kHz)

DIGITAL INPUTS

USB-B: PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD64 – DSD256

Coaxial / Optical: PCM up to 32-bit/192kHz, DSD64 (DoP)

Network (Ethernet): PCM up to 768kHz, DSD64 – DSD512

DIMENSIONS

300 x 255 x 50mm (11.8" x 10" x 2"), protrusions not included

WEIGHT

3.9kg (8.6lb)

WARRANTY

1 year (extended by 6 months with registration through HIFIMAN’s official group)


HIFIMAN SERENADE Manual

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