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$999
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Description

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Imagine surround sound that’s easy, fun, and works with everything. That’s Syn. Well, Syn is also a DAC, remote control preamp, and headphone amp as well. Oh yeah, and it won’t become a paperweight when standards change. Head exploded? That’s OK. We’ll break it down.

Surround Set Free
Forget worrying about whether your surround works with the latest standards or if you’ve spent enough Sundays tweaking umpteen 31-band EQs and uploading the latest room correction files because you moved a chair. Plug Syn into the optical output of any smart TV, twist a couple of knobs, and then sit back and enjoy great surround. Or plug in via USB, or use the analog input—Syn provides surround from any stereo source.
 
Gaming Unleashed
Whether you’re using speakers or headphones, Syn adds another dimension to your gaming. Immerse yourself by adding surround speakers. Or focus in on the tiniest details with crossfeed-like headphone processing. Or move gaming to the living room or media room. We’re not gonna stop you!
 
Stereo Redefined
Just want stereo? Syn is an exceptional remote control DAC/preamp. With USB, optical, and analog inputs, as well as a fully discrete main stage for the stereo channels and motorized Alps potentiometer for volume control, it delivers amazing quality. Want to try surround? Syn allows you to simply add the surround, sub, and center channels—without touching the mains at all. Try it—it’s pretty amazing!
 
All On Your Head
Syn also includes a powerful (1000mW) fully discrete headphone amp, as well as a frequency-dependent, crossfeed-like soundstage mixing capability that help combat the “in your head” feeling from headphone listening. Whether you’re looking for a good headphone DAC/amp, or
want the headphone output for late-night movie watching, Syn delivers.
 
Developed Through Listening
Syn isn’t like any other surround processor. It’s not digital. It supports no standard. Its all-analog processing doesn’t use any steering. It was developed by producing a simple matrix prototype, then tweaking it with analog computing techniques until it provided enjoyable, realistic results. This meant the development of two exclusive controls—Width and Presence—as well as specific headphone shaping and matrix cross-mixing.
  
Designed and Built in Texas
By "designed and built in Texas," this is what we mean: the vast majority of the total production cost of Syn—chassis, boards, assembly, etc—goes to US companies manufacturing in the US. Our chassis are made in California. Our PCBs are made in Utah or Nevada, and it all comes together in Texas.
 
2-Year Warranty, Easy Returns 
Syn is also covered by a 2-year limited warranty that covers parts and labor. And if you don’t like your Syn, you can send it back for a refund, minus 15% restocking fee, within 15 days of receiving it.
  • Designed and Built in Texas
  • Add Surround Processing to any System
  • Configurable Levels for Surround Channels
  • ESS USB DAC with Microphone Input and Headphone Amplifier
Main L/R

Frequency Response

20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db

THD

<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS

IMD

<0.0005%, CCIR

SNR

>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS

Crosstalk >-80dB, 20Hz-20KHz
Topology fully discrete voltage feedback, high current/high power output for headphone amp
Gain 0dB
Output Impedance 75 ohms
Headphone Out (from Main L/R)
Maximum Power, 16 Ohms 1000mW RMS
Maximum power, 32 Ohms 1000mW RMS
Maximum power, 50 Ohms 700mW RMS
Maximum power, 300 Ohms 180mW RMS
Output Impedance 0.1 Ohms
<0.0006% @8Ohms 20W
Center

Frequency Response

20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db

THD

<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS

IMD

<0.0005%, CCIR

SNR

>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS

Crosstalk >-80dB, 20Hz-20KHz
Topology based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain 0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out) 75 ohms
Surround

Frequency Response

20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db

THD

<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS

IMD

<0.0005%, CCIR

SNR

>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS

Topology based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain 0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out) 75 ohms
Subwoofer Out

Frequency Response

20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db

THD

<0.0006%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS

IMD

<0.0006%, CCIR

SNR

>114dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS

Topology based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain 0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out) 75 ohms
DAC
USB Reciever C-Media CM6635
DAC ESS ES9018 with LM4562 I/V and filter stages
Sample Rates and Bit Depths
USB Playback 16/44.1 to 32/384 supported without drivers on Windows 10, Mac, Linux, Android (any UAC 2 device) with autoswitching to UAC1 for PS4, PS5, and Switch consoles.
Mic Input 48kHz
Optical Input 16/44.1 to 24/192
I/O and Dimensions
Inputs Digital Optical, Digital USB, Analog RCA
Outputs Analog Main L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Subwoofer
Volume Control Analog, motorized Alps RK16812 series potentiometer
Remote Control 16/44.1 to 24/192
Optical Input Input select, mode select, master volume, mute
Other Control Center Level, Surround Level, Width, Presence, all done in analog with Alps RK09 or RK097 potentiometers
Power Supply full linear supply with external power supply, wall-wart, internal filtering and regulation with dual-stage, ultra-quiet main supply and separate logic supply for microprocessor and digital section.
Power Consumption 7W Typical
Size 9” x 6” x 1.5”
Weight 2lbs
  • Syn Universal Surround DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp
  • AC Adapter

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