Muse HiFi announced the Muse 300 DAC/AMP model developed for desktop audio systems. The new device comes with a special operating system, 5-inch screen, ESS ES9039 Ultra DAC chip and connection options for both headphone and speaker installations. Muse HiFi Muse 300 comes to desktop audio systems with a special operating system. Muse HiFi Muse 300 was announced as a new model that enters the desktop DAC and headphone amplifier class with a special operating system.
The device uses a special software structure that the brand calls Muse OS. Unlike Android-based portable music players, this system offers an interface prepared for desktop DAC/AMP hardware. There is a 5-inch IPS screen on the front of the Muse 300. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. Input selection, volume, operating mode, theme and device settings can be controlled through this panel. The device has three different interface themes: Cyberpunk, Minimalist and ACG Style.
The control structure operates via a single button. Power on and off, input source selection, volume adjustment and mode switching can be done with this control system. Muse HiFi positions the screen of the Muse 300 as a structure that can be used as a second screen for computer users. On the audio side, the ESS ES9039 Ultra DAC chip is at the center of the device. This chip is used with the 4th generation HyperStream IV architecture.
On the analog circuit side, there are two OPA1612 low pass filters, two ES9603 I/V conversion chips and NE5532A sampling circuit. On the connection options side, USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth inputs are offered. AK4118 receiver is used for coaxial input. There is a QCC3095 chip on the Bluetooth side. Device; It supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs. The output side includes XLR balanced line output and RCA single-ended line output.
For headphone connection, 6.35 mm single-ended output and 4.4 mm balanced output are offered. This structure makes the device compatible with headphones, IEM models, active speakers and desktop hi-fi systems. The technical data of the Muse 300 includes a 32-bit microcontroller, ES9039 Ultra DAC, QCC3095 Bluetooth chip, OPA1612 x2 low pass filter, ES9603 x2 I/V conversion structure and NE5532A sampling circuit. On the power output side, a value of up to 4.2 VRMS is stated in high gain mode on the 6.35 mm connection, and up to 8.4 VRMS in high gain mode on the 4.4 mm balanced connection.
The body of the device has a modern design prepared for desktop use. The large screen on the front shows the input source, track information, volume and settings. The Muse OS interface also works on this screen as the basic control center of the device. Pricing information for the Muse HiFi Muse 300 has not been clarified yet. The product will be offered to users via Kickstarter. Muse HiFi’s official site and authorized hi-fi sales channels such as HiFiGo are also among the platforms where the device will be accessible.
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