
You asked – we listened.
Due to overwhelming customer demand, we’ve brought back one of our most beloved products: the EarMen Angel.
A fully balanced, feature-packed, and extremely powerful portable Hi-Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier – handcrafted in Europe and engineered to deliver reference sound wherever you go.
🚀 Key Features:
- ✅ Fully Balanced Design – clean signal path from DAC to headphone out
- ✅ ESS9038Q2M DAC – 32bit / 768kHz PCM, DSD256, MQA Studio
- ✅ Powerful Dual-Cell Battery – 2×3000mAh, long playtime
- ✅ Gain+ Mode – more volume, more control
- ✅ Line Out Option – Single-Ended or Fully Balanced Pre-Out
- ✅ 4.4mm Balanced + 3.5mm SE Headphone Outputs
- ✅ European Craftsmanship – built to last
- ✅ Supports TIDAL Masters (MQA)
🎯 Reference-Level Portable Audio
EarMen Angel isn’t just another portable DAC – it’s a fully balanced, ultra-clean audio system that maintains signal integrity from the DAC chip to your headphones.
With no capacitors or filtering components in the signal path, Angel preserves the original sound – nothing added, nothing taken away.
🔊 DAC Performance That Shines
At its heart is the ESS ES9038Q2M – one of the most respected DAC chips in the world – paired with an advanced XMOS USB receiver capable of decoding:
- 768kHz / 32-bit PCM
- DSD256 via DoP
- MQA Studio
Expect exceptional SNR, ultra-low THD+N, and true studio-grade resolution.
🔋 Power Meets Portability
With a dual-cell 6000mAh battery, you’ll enjoy hours of uninterrupted playback.
Charging takes under 3 hours, and dedicated USB and DATA ports mean you can listen non-stop – even while charging.
🎧 Tailored for Every Headphone
Whether you’re using sensitive IEMs or high-impedance planar headphones, Gain+ Mode gives you control and flexibility.
Choose between:
- 🔹 3.5mm Single-Ended Output
- 🔹 4.4mm Balanced Output
Angel will auto-detect the connected jack and adjust accordingly.
🏠 Take It Home – Use as a Preamp
Need reference sound for your desktop or home audio system?
Angel features a Line Out (SE or Balanced) so you can use it as a high-end preamp, connected to powered speakers, amplifiers, or other components.
📦 What’s in the Box:
- EarMen Angel
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Carry Pouch
- Quick Start Guide
💫 Fly Music with EarMen Angel
Take your sound to the next level – on the go or at home.
Once you hear it, you’ll want nothing else.
🛒 Limited Quantities Available – Order Now
✔️ In stock
✔️ Ships within 24h
✔️ Free worldwide shipping on orders over 600€
Specifications
Inputs
USB C | DATA |
USB C | Charging |
S/PDIF | COAX/TOS |
Outputs
Single End | 3.5mm |
Balanced | 4.4mm |
Audio Formats
DSD | DoP 256 / 128 / 64 Native DSD 512 / 256 / 128 / 64 |
DXD | 768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8 kHz |
PCM | 768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8 / 192 / 176.4 / 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1kHz |
MQA Hardware Decoder |
MQB/MQA Core, MQA, MQA Studio, MQA Auth |
Headphone Single-end output with Gain+
USB input | S/PDIF input | |
Output Level | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.004% | 0.004% |
SNR | >120dB | >120dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >120dB | >120dB |
Headphone Fully Balanced output with Gain+
USB input | S/PDIF input | |
Output Level | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.002% | 0.002% |
SNR | >119dB | >119dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >119dB | >119dB |
Line Single-end output
Direct Out | Pre Out | |
Output Level | 1.5Vrms 0dBFS | 7.2Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.005% | 0.004% |
SNR | >120dB | >120dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >120dB | >120dB |
Line Fully Balanced output
Direct Out | Pre Out | |
Output Level | 3Vrms 0dBFS | 8.5Vrms 0dBFS |
THD+N | 0.003% | 0.002% |
SNR | >119dB | >119dB |
A-Weighted | A-Weighted | |
Freq. Response | ±0.2dB | ±0.2dB |
DNR | >119dB | >119dB |
Dimension
L x H x W | 152 x 27 x 66mm / 6" x 1.05" x 2.6" |
Weight | 340 gr / 0.75 lbs |
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Download the EarMen Angel User Manual here
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Download the Windows driver here
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Download the Firmware update files here
When charging via a wall outlet, use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set) 5V/1A - 2A. Fast Charging is not supported. Only use an adequately safety approved USB power adapter.