Lindemann Limetree USB-DAC

Lindemann Limetree USB-DAC

DAC and Headphone Amplifier with USB

The Limetree USB-DAC is a compact solution with true high-end qualities in both sound quality and construction. While the Limetree series may not look like much at first glance, these devices offer some of the best performance we have experienced. The compact USB DAC is no exception—here, you get a high-quality combination of a D/A converter and a headphone amplifier, capable of handling PCM files up to 768kHz and DSD up to 22.6MHz (DSD512).

For desktop or traditional stereo systems

The Limetree USB-DAC is the perfect choice for a desktop setup with a pair of headphones, where your PC or Mac serves as the audio source, but it can also be used in a traditional stereo system. It features a variable analog output, allowing direct connection to a power amplifier or active speakers. The onboard volume control in the Limetree USB-DAC is 100% analog, ensuring the best possible sound quality, even at lower volumes. Despite its name, the USB-DAC also includes two additional digital inputs on the back: an optical TosLink and a coaxial S/PDIF, which can be used for a TV, CD player, music streamer, or other digital sources.

ESS Sabre Series DAC chipset

The digital section of the Lindemann Limetree USB-DAC is impressively well-executed, considering its relatively compact size. It features an ESS Sabre 9038 DAC chipset, the same found in larger and more expensive devices. This is one of ESS Tech’s more advanced solutions, capable of decoding PCM files up to 24-bit/768kHz and DSD512 up to 22.6MHz. There are very few file formats this little Hi-Fi powerhouse cannot handle. Both the circuitry and components have been optimized specifically for the Limetree USB-DAC to ensure the best possible performance. All music files are re-clocked via an ultra-precise FemtoClock, resulting in jitter-free sound with no digital distortion. The sound is open and natural, with a signature that stays as true to the original recording as possible.

Like the rest of Lindemann Audio’s product lineup, the Limetree series is manufactured in Germany to exceptionally high-quality standards.