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AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 black six‑socket power strip with 1 m braided NRG-Y3 mains cableAudioquest Pack PowerQuest 2 + NRG-Y3 1m
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Specifications and features

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Overview

Technical Specifications

Audio Technology

  • HIMALAYA PRO Digital-to-Analog Converter
    • R2R resistor network DAC architecture
    • Supports PCM decoding from 1 bit / 32 bit up to 768 kHz
    • DSD compatibility up to DSD1024
    • High precision and low distortion thanks to its advanced architecture
  • Headphone amplifier circuit
    • High-quality components ensuring low noise
    • Optimized performance for transparent highs
    • Balanced sound reproduction across the entire frequency range

Connectivity and Streaming

  • Built-in Wi-Fi module for continuous multimedia streaming
    • High-speed Wi-Fi connection
    • Support for multiple lossless formats
    • Multi-platform compatibility
    • High-definition audio quality
  • Streaming services supported via Wi-Fi
    • Spotify / Tidal / Qobuz / Amazon Music HD / Deezer
  • Wireless playback via DLNA and AirPlay
    • Easy streaming from your devices
    • Support for direct device connection via Wi-Fi
  • Digital inputs
    • RJ45 network port
    • Optical input
    • USB-B port
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection
    • Supported codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC

Audio Outputs

  • Headphone outputs
    • 6.35 mm unbalanced jack
    • 4.4 mm balanced Pentaconn jack
    • 4-pin XLR jack
  • Unbalanced output power
    • 2800 mW at 32 Ω
    • 510 mW at 300 Ω
  • Balanced output power
    • 4000 mW at 32 Ω
    • 760 mW at 300 Ω
  • Line output options
    • Balanced XLR output for professional sound quality
    • RCA output for versatile connectivity

Audio Performance

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.0015% at -3 dBFS at 1 kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: -110 dB
  • High-precision digital processing
  • Optimized design for noise reduction
  • Audiophile-grade power supply circuit

Features

  • Intuitive user interface
  • Control via mobile application
  • Support for Master Quality Authenticated (MQA)
  • Compatibility with network streaming

Physical Characteristics

  • Dimensions
    • Width: 30 cm
    • Depth: 25.5 cm
    • Height: 5 cm
  • Weight: 3.9 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Serenade WIFI compatible with all types of headphones?

The Serenade WIFI is designed to work with a wide range of headphones, from low-impedance models to the most demanding ones. Its high output power and multiple connection options (balanced and unbalanced) make it compatible with most audiophile headphones on the market.

Can I use the Serenade WIFI as a preamplifier in my hi-fi system?

Absolutely. With its XLR and RCA line outputs, the Serenade WIFI can serve as a high-quality preamplifier in a traditional stereo setup. Its advanced R2R DAC and carefully designed preamplification stage make it an excellent source for driving a power amplifier.

Does the Serenade WIFI support MQA?

The Serenade WIFI does not feature hardware MQA decoding. However, it can play MQA files in passthrough mode, leaving the final decoding to the playback device or software used.

Is it possible to update the Serenade WIFI firmware?

Yes, Hifiman regularly provides firmware updates to improve performance and add new features. These updates can be easily installed via the device’s network interface or using a memory card inserted into the designated slot.

User reviews

Jean-Paul

Disappointment!
This headphone amp, promising on paper, is a disaster in terms of usability for anyone wanting to connect it to home Wi-Fi or even via AirPlay. I spent hours trying to connect it... then gave up and returned the product, convinced it was defective and not working properly. I emailed the HomeCiné team, who assured me they had managed to connect it, but specified: "the connection process is quite complex. We had to use an app called 'm-connect lite.'"
I find it completely unacceptable that a simple Wi-Fi connection should be so complicated and require a third-party app. I have plenty of connected devices with no issues at all; but with this one... Well, now we know why it’s made in China!
As for the performance: I used it connected to my MacBook via USB-B and paired with my Arya Stealth Magnet headphones from the same brand. Based on what I’d read in the specialist press, I had high expectations... probably too high. I can’t say it’s bad, but it’s far from the rave reviews I’d seen. It’s a decent amp, though expensive for the results you get with headphones that are truly worth it. So I’m not condemning the brand as a whole, but for me it’s clear: their electronics don’t measure up to Hifiman’s headphones.

Comment from June 16, 2025 — Experience from June 05, 2025

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Déception !
Cet ampli casque, prometteur sur le papier, est catastrophique en terme d'ergonomie pour qui veut le connecter au wifi domestique ou même en AirPlay. J'ai passé des heures à tenter la connexion... puis j'ai renoncé et j'ai retourné le produit, persuadé qu'il avait un défaut et ne fonctionnait pas normalement. Je m'en suis ouvert par mail à l'équipe HomeCiné qui m'a assuré avoir réussi en précisant toutefois : "la procédure de connexion est assez complexe. Nous avons dû utiliser une application "m-connect lite".
Je trouve tout à fait anormal qu'une simple connexion au wifi soit si complexe et nécessite l'emploi d'une application tierce. J'ai quantité d'appareils connectés sans aucun problème ; tandis que là... On sait pourquoi c'est chinois !
Sur le fond, maintenant : je l'ai utilisé branché sur mon MacBook via USB-B et relié à mon Arya Stealth Magnet de la même marque. D'après ce que j'avais lu dans la presse spécialisée, j'en attendais beaucoup... trop, sans doute. Je ne peux pas en dire qu'il est mauvais, mais on est loin des dithyrambes lues. C'est un ampli honnête quoique cher pour le résultat obtenu avec un casque qui, lui, vaut vraiment le détour. Je ne condamne donc pas la marque dans son ensemble, mais pour moi c'est clair, l'électronique n'est pas à la hauteur des casques Hifiman.
  • Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
  • GTIN / EAN: 6925624203030
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