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The 'HSE-AD03B-pnk' USB-C DAC cable, supervised by drummer Pierre Nakano, supports balanced audio output for enhanced sound quality.
Featuring the CX31988 DAC chip, it delivers high-resolution audio at 384kHz/32-bit with precise channel separation.
Technical specifications include 130dB S/N ratio, 120dB dynamic range, and a frequency response of 20Hz–40kHz.
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