Centrance HIFI-M8 V2 Portable Desktop DAC/AMP/BT
$3,200
Not much to say…. just simply BRILIANT !!!!
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“And SO FAR I AM THRILLED with the sound and performance of the HiFi M8 V2. The hot side can not only drive difficult 300 ohm Sennheiser headphones but can actually drive them with authority and skill befitting the performance of a desktop amp…”
Description
Precision Portable Reference
For a passionate audiophile with a large headphone collection, HiFi-M8 (pronounced “HiFi-Mate”) is the World’s most advanced portable D/A converter and headphone amplifier. With high-resolution USB input, studio-quality Bluetooth input, professional VU meters and four separate headphone outputs (including two balanced outputs), nothing matches this portable gem! At a meet or at the store, enjoy or compare any headphones, up to 4 pairs at once, with this Flagship DAC/AMP from CEntrance.
With HiFi-M8 V2, we proudly present the next generation of our award-winning portable DAC. Pronounced “HiFi-Mate”, the original D/A converter and amplifier took the world by storm due to its ability to drive any headphones and compatibility with most computers and phones.
In Version 2, we updated the D/A resolution, further improved noise and distortion specs, added Bluetooth input and four headphone outputs (two balanced and two unbalanced). We further added an LED VU meter, a USB C jack, and many other improvements! HiFi-M8 V2 is the next generation portable amplifier for the demanding audiophile.
HiFi-M8 V2 works with many DAPs, iOS, Android, Mac, Linux and Windows. It’s lightweight and makes it easy to listen to high-quality music anywhere. Whether you prefer balanced-armature IEMs or large overhead cans, this product is for you. Enjoy over 10 hours of music off the grid. HiFi-M8 V2 is the ultimate portable amplifier for the audiophile on the move.
Studio-Grade Quality
HiFi-M8 builds on 20 years of studio product design. Unmatched in performance and audio quality, it supports 4 headphones (2 balanced), for ultimate flexibility. It adds USB and Bluetooth inputs, subtle, musical EQ and digital gain control for perfect channel matching. But that’s just the beginning…
Hybrid Power System
HiFi-M8’s is great not just for travel, but also for desktop listening. The battery buffers the mains supply, making the device insensitive to brownouts and line interference. And since its output power is so high, HiFi-M8 removes the need for a separate desktop DAC/Amp. Use it on a desktop or on a trip!
For All Headphones
The only way to satisfy both In-Ear and Overhead headphones is to use separate amps. So that’s what we did. The “Cool Side” is ultra-quiet, for driving IEMs. The “Hot Side” will push your planars to ear-splitting levels. HiFi-M8 V2 has four separate headphone outputs, meaning 8 mono amps inside!
Professional Meters
See the mastering levels of your favorite tunes. HiFi-M8’s professional VU meters are calibrated to 0dB FS, with over 40 dB of dynamic range. Brightness is adjustable from zero to daylight. Best of all, LED meters consume only a fraction of power of an LCD screen, so the battery lasts much longer!
Stamina Mode
HiFi-M8 has a smart power management system that adjusts battery life to match your lifestyle. Far away from a charger? Turn on the Stamina mode and enjoy up to 15 hours of continuous high-quality playback. Working at a desktop? Unleash watts of power from the Hybrid Power System!
Charging Flexibility
HiFi-M8 is smart enough not to drain the battery of your phone. But it can charge from the laptop you stream from. Or a standard 5V USB charger. There are two USB C jacks on the product: one for USB audio / charging and another for charging only. You can reconfigure them with the flick of a switch.
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The CEntrance HiFi-M8 V2 is quite stellar. Sure, it is a bit bulky, but it is a ‘chonk’ with a ton of options and power as well. I can run sensitive custom IEM’s and then swap to a balanced HD800, then back to a Planar IEM from Audeze and not think twice about tone matching. This HiFi-M8 V2 has everything I’ve ever wanted and needed in a portable source.
Battery life is between 8-11 hours depending on what mode you are in, but that is a solid option considering it has a quick charge function too, all things considered.
Bluetooth Mode will offer the lower end of that and if I am playing in balanced mode, that number will drop a bit more. The lower voltage outputs will of course let you run longer than the higher output.
CEntrance has done a great job with the HiFi-M8 V2, it is indeed a multi-tool. It isn’t geared for very warm headphones or speakers if you use it as a source, but overall it is well geared for the natural/neutral spectrum of products out there and what it does offer is fantastic in purity factor and available toggle switches that can tailor the sound to your preferences.
As I remember how good and special it was back in 2013, I was expecting a lot from this 20th anniversary V2 version of the CEntrance HiFi-M8. And to be honest, it has delivered.
No it’s probably not the best measuring unit in the world, but the HiFi-M8 is a neutrally tuned, highly dynamic and musical DAC/AMP combo. It to me technically performs well and it offers a lot of connectivity and output options. Sound-wise the HiFi-M8 V2 is natural, exciting, balanced and musical. What’s not to like?
There are a lot of good to great portable DAC/AMP units on the market but they don’t offer the same and multiple output and connection options the HiFi-M8 V2 offers. Looking at its price and performance, mixed with a bit of nostalgia, I can only recommend this unit to anyone who is in the market for one of these devices.
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