{"product_id":"ampapa-q1","title":"Ampapa Q1 HIFI ESS9039+AK4493 Desktop DAC [Based on DAC-Q11]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext-Gen DAC Performance: A fully upgraded successor to the Douk Audio DAC-Q11, the Q1 retains its signature dual-DAC design while improving every core spec with cutting-edge ESS9039, AK4493, XMOS XU316, Bluetooth 5.2 and vivid OLED display. High-res support up to PCM 768kHz\/32bit and DSD512 delivers studio-level clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual DAC Architecture: Easily switch between ESS9039 for clean, analytical sound or AK4493 for smoother musicality. Assign your preferred DAC chip and filter mode to each LINE and headphone output, tailoring sound to different genres, gear, or moods. SINAD ≥113dB, THD+N as low as 0.0002%, ensuring clean, distortion-free audio.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpressive Display with Style: The screen clearly shows input mode, DAC chip assignment, USB driver mode, and volume—everything you need at a glance. Q1 also offers 11 unique display modes, including diverse retro-style VU meters, audio spectrum, spinning vinyl, and cassette-style reels, each adding visual character to your HiFi setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput and Output Versatility: Supports USB-C with UAC 1.0\/2.0 modes for wider compatibility, including gaming consoles, plus Bluetooth with aptX\/aptX-HD, coaxial, and optical inputs. Q1 has 2xRCA and 2xbalanced TRS outputs, powering up to four amps or active speakers at once. A 3.5mm headphone jack offers personal listening with 1000mW output and two gain levels for optimal performance with both IEMs and high-impedance headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Control at Your Fingertips: Customize your audio with four swappable LM49720 op-amps, easily accessible via a top window. Q1 also features full-spectrum RGB lighting, remote control, Bluetooth reset, adjustable brightness, and 12V trigger out. Perfectly matched with the Ampapa D1 for a cohesive stack both visually and functionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What operating systems are compatible with the Q1’s USB connection, and do I need to install a driver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Q1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Windows 10\/11, macOS, Android, iOS, and audio-focused Linux (e.g. Volumio, ROON). USB connection with phones requires OTG support. No drivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for mobile devices, macOs, or Linux. Windows needs a driver only in UAC 2.0 mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eQ: Can I remove the mesh layer on the Q1’s top window?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It’s a built-in EMI shield to prevent signal interference. Please do not remove it, and keep phones or routers away from the Q1.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eQ: Can I replace the op-amps in the Q1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"593\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Q1 uses 4PCs pluggable LM49720 op-amps, which can be replaced by standard dual op-amps like 2604\/2134\/muses02 etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"748\"\u003eQ: Why don't the single VU meter and spectrum display work properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e In single VU meter and spectrum modes, the Q1 only detects the left channel input. If only the right channel is connected, the VU meter and spectrum display will not operate. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why can't I find Q1 in my Bluetooth list?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"504\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eMake sure Q1 is set to Bluetooth mode, then turn on Bluetooth on your phone and search for \"AMPAPA Q1\" to connect. If Q1 still doesn't appear, try clearing previous connections using the remote control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eQ: Why do the vinyl and tape-style displays spin at a constant speed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"596\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e These two display modes don’t react to audio signals, so they simply maintain a constant rotation speed. Even if the music is paused,the rotation continues as long as the mode is engaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the VU meter show a large deflection at low volume, but a smaller deflection at high volume? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Q1 features an automatic gain control system (AGC) for the VU meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the input signal is low, the system switches to high gain; when the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignal is high, it switches to low gain. This ensures the VU meters maintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esufficient deflection across different volume levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the remote control include batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor safer and faster delivery, the remote control may not include batteries (AAA*2). Please prepare them yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Ampapa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Q1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio input: Bluetooth 5.2 \/ USB-C \/ Coaxial \/ Optical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio output: 2 sets of RCA \/ 2 sets of balanced TRS \/ 3.5mm headphone jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChipset: ESS9039Q2M+AK4493+XMOS XU316+QCC304X+LM49720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMax. sampling rate supported:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePC-USB: PCM 768KHz\/32bit, DSD(Native) 512, DSD(DoP) 256\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical: PCM 192KHz\/24bit, DSD(DoP) 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth 5.2: 48KHz\/24Bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB supported operating systems: W10\/W11\/macOs\/Linux\/Android\/iOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth supported codecs: SBC\/aptX\/aptX-HD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.2dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHD+N: 0.0002%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNR: ≥120dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax. output level: RCA: 2V   TRS: 4V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMax. headphone output 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