LORDWORLD
LORDWORLD HiBy FC5 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier 1.1 OLED DSD512 PCM 768kHz MQA 8X 3.5mm 4.4mm Balanced
Portable USB DAC with 1.1 OLED display, dual CS43198 DACs, DSD512 and PCM 768kHz support, plus 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs
- 1-inch OLED display shows playback status at a glance
- Dual CS43198 DACs with dual oscillators minimise jitter for precise audio
- Supports DSD512, PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and MQA 8x unfolding
- 5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs fit most headphones
- Hardware volume knob with 30 precise steps for exact control
Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier
The LORDWORLD HiBy FC5 is a compact USB DAC and headphone amplifier built around dual CS43198 DACs and dual SGM8261-5 amplifiers. It targets listeners who want high-resolution playback from phones, computers or consoles without relying on built-in audio hardware. A 1.1 OLED display shows playback status at a glance. The unit draws power from the host device and requires no external supply.
USB Audio Interface Limits
The FC5 connects through a USB-C port and supports UAC 1.0 and UAC 2.0 for driver-free operation on Mac, Windows 10, iOS and Android. It also works with PS5, Switch and PS4 Pro through the same standards. Maximum sample rates are PCM 768kHz at 32-bit and DSD512 native, with MQA 8x unfolding. Playback quality will be constrained by the host device's USB audio implementation and the file format being played.
Dual DAC And Amplifier Architecture
The defining specification is the dual CS43198 DAC configuration paired with dual SGM8261-5 amplifiers and independent 45.1584MHz and 49.152MHz oscillators. This topology separates left and right channels to lower crosstalk and jitter, delivering balanced drive for demanding headphones. Buyers who need a pure line-level DAC without amplification, or who require Bluetooth input, should consider other devices.
Highlights
- 1-inch OLED display shows playback status at a glance
- Dual CS43198 DACs with dual oscillators minimise jitter for precise audio
- Supports DSD512, PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and MQA 8x unfolding
- 5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs fit most headphones
- Hardware volume knob with 30 precise steps for exact control
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Which output should I pick — the 3.5mm single-ended or the 4.4mm balanced jack?
Use the 4.4mm balanced output for headphones with a matching plug to benefit from the dual CS43198 DACs and dual SGM8261-5 amplifiers; the 3.5mm single-ended jack works with standard headphones and can be adapted to 6.35mm or RCA.
What does PCM 768kHz/32bit actually deliver when I plug this into my laptop?
The dual CS43198 DACs decode PCM up to 768kHz at 32-bit depth, so high-resolution files play back at their native sample rate without down-sampling, provided the source software sends the stream unaltered.
How does the UAC 1.0 and 2.0 support limit what I can connect?
UAC 1.0 and 2.0 let the FC5 work driver-free on Mac, Windows 10, iOS, Android, PS5, Switch and PS4 Pro; consoles or older devices that only speak UAC 1.0 will still pass audio but at lower sample rates.
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