KAEI TAP-1 DACs
Portable Desktop Full Balanced Headphone Tube Amp
- Portable&Desktop Dual Modes
- 3.5mm/4.4mm Balanced Input and Output
- Air Bag Shock Absorption Technology
- Up to 4900MW Output Power, Perfect for Headphone
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Estimated Delivery:Apr 22 - Apr 26
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Free Standard Shipping & Returns On all orders. Check if your country applies.

KAEI TAP-1 DACs
KAEI TAP-1 DACs
The newly upgraded KAEI TAP-1 adds two CS43131 decoder chips and supports USB-TypeC decoding input, which is capable of playing high-resolution audio files up to 384kHz / 32bit and even DSD files up to DSD256. It can be directly connected to Android, Apple, and computer USB ports, easily used without purchasing an additional decoder and player. The key parts of the TAP-1 DACs headphone amplifier are all tuned with HIFI components. Non-inductive resistors for American RA, resistors for Vishay, resistors for Philips, capacitors for WIMA, and other components for Omron, Philips, Siemens, etc. Two flagship operational amplifiers, MUSES02. With op amp seat, you can also replace dual op amp. Two 4-layer PCB boards are used inside. The headphone amplifier and the power supply are separated from each other to effectively reduce the interference of the power supply on the same board.
Portable&Desktop Dual Modes Balanced Headphone Tube Amp
TAP-1 DACs is a high-end headphone amplifier specially designed for audiophiles. It is equipped with a tube off switch function, which can be selected in two tones of normal mode and tube mode. With two flagship op amps MUSES 02, players can also achieve different timbres by changing different op amps. In Portable mode(battery mode) it can work up to 10 hours while in Desktop mode(Used with an independent linear power supply), it can form a standard desktop amp
Portable mode: In its battery mode, it can last about 10 hours. The battery capacity is about 5000mah, can support ordinary USB or power bank charging, and supports QC3.0, and PD protocols for fast charging.
Desktop mode: Used with an independent linear power supply, it can form a standard desktop amp. Power supply 4 sets of voltage output, external rectified and stabilized voltage directly supplied to the headphone amplifier, completely bypassing the power supply of the headphone amplifier. The dedicated aviation-grade six-core power cable realizes the power supply of the desktop-level op amp up to plus or minus 17V and the earphone discrete drive system, and the potential of this system is played out. If you use it at home or your earphones are difficult to driven, you can purchase the headphone amp.
3.5mm/4.4mm Balanced Input and Output
KAEI TAP-1 DACs is designed with wide Input/output compatibility: 4.4mm balanced input→3.5 single-ended output, 4.4 balanced output or 3.5mm single-ended input → 3.5 single-ended output, 4.4 single-ended output
Air Bag Shock Absorption Technology
KAEI TAP-1 DACs specifically chose four American low-power, long-life electronic tubes as tube preamp (tube can be turned off, dual tone selection). With exclusive Air bag shock absorption technology and exclusive electronic tube suspension air shock absorption technology, it can effectively reduce the microphone effect
Up to 4900MW Output Power, Perfect for Headphone
The output thrust of plug-in mode is up to 4900MW. Tube preamp+OP+ discrete post-stage desktop amplifier architecture can easily adapt to high and low impedance, can drive various headphones of 12-600Ω
Free Standard Shipping
We Offer FREE Standard Shipping on all orders to Most of the World*
1 Year Warranty
Your Headphones, IEM's, AMPs and DACs, are covered by a warranty against factory defects.
Authentic Products
HiFiXAudio is an official distributor of the brands we carry. All products are genuine.
Balanced:
3000mw (16Ω)
2100mw (32Ω)
1100mw (100Ω)
450mw (300Ω)
Single-Ended:
1200mw (16Ω)
700mw (32Ω)
440mw (100Ω)
200mw (300Ω)
Desktop Mode:
Balanced :
4900mw (16Ω)
3200mw (32Ω)
2000mw (100Ω)
990mw (300Ω)
Single-Ended :
1980mw (16Ω)
1400mw (32Ω)
900mw (100Ω)
480mw (300Ω)
FAQ's
How long does it take to process an order?
For in-stock products, your order is expected to be shipped within 3 working days. Customized items and pre-orders take a longer time (do check in with our staff for more information). On normal non-sale days, once your parcel is shipped:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-3 weeks for items to be delivered after it is shipped. For some countries, it might take up to 1-2 months, depending on your country and its custom procedure. The duration for transit is beyond our control. Mechlands does not arrange refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to DHL Express or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-10 days for items to be delivered after it is shipped.
Note:
Shipping methods and period might be affected and changed due to festive seasons, pandemic circumstances or other unforeseen circumstances.
What kind of shipping do you offer?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
Standard Shipping is free for most countries/areas.
Express Shipping via DHL Express or FedEx is 10-40USD (excluding tax) depending on your country. If your order is over 500USD, DHL Express Shipping is free*.
*KiiBOOM keyboards are not eligible for free shipping.
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What if i dislike the product once it arrives?
On the ground of disliking a product, you may return any non-customized and non-sales product that is sealed, within the 15 days upon receiving it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It also must be in the original packaging. Customized and sales products, accessories, or spare parts are excluded from the 15-day return policy. The shipping fee, handling fees, or any form of tax caused by return will NOT be refunded.
My product came with some kind of factory issue
For factory defective items within the first 30 days upon delivery, you would need to provide a solid proof. All customers are strongly advised to take an unboxing video of their parcel and packaging. If the item is defective due to manufacturing issues instead of unguided manual modifying/disassembling, Epomaker will provide a shipping label and reship the replacement unit or refund to you after receiving the return parcel.
Who applies to your free 15/30 Days Return Policy program?
*Our 15-day & 30-day warranty applies only to the following countries Canada, United States, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Ukraine, France, Mexico, Italy, Chile, South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Israel, Russia, Belgium and Germany. Customers in other countries may incur additional fees for warranty service.