Desktop Streaming DAC & Class A Headphone Amplifier

Combining HiFiMAN’s Hymalaya Pro R‑2R ladder DAC, a fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier, and high-resolution network streaming, the Serenade delivers smooth, powerful playback with up to 4W of balanced output. With wired and wireless inputs—including Ethernet, USB, and Bluetooth—and versatile I/O, it anchors both headphone and speaker systems with ease.

R‑2R Ladder DAC with Analog Musicality

Built around the Hymalaya Pro R‑2R DAC—the next evolution of HiFiMAN’s resistor-ladder engine—the Serenade delivers smooth, natural tonality with THD down to 0.0012% at -6 dB. Eliminating coupling capacitors and using an FPGA algorithm with 0.01% precision, the  resistors retain dynamic detail without harshness.

Pure Class A Headphone Amplification

A fully-discrete, FET-based Class A amplifier—derived from the Prelude flagship—powers headphones with authority and a silent backdrop with up to 4W balanced (4,000 mW @ 32 Ω) and nearly 3W single-ended power. 

High‑Resolution Network & Digital Inputs

Supports PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512 via Ethernet, and PCM up to 384 kHz/DSD256 over USB‑B. Optical and coaxial inputs handle up to 192 kHz PCM and DSD64 via DoP. Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX HD adds flexible wireless streaming. 

Versatile I/O for All Systems

The front panel includes 4‑pin XLR, 4.4 mm balanced, and 6.35 mm single-ended headphone outputs, while the rear features balanced XLR and RCA line-outs, analog inputs, and full digital connectivity. You can use it as a DAC/preamp alongside speakers or amps.

Product highlights

• Hymalaya Pro R‑2R ladder DAC; THD ≈ 0.0012% @ –6 dB
• Class A headphone amp: balanced 4 W @ 32 Ω, SE 2.8 W @ 32 Ω
• Network streaming: PCM768, DSD512; USB‑B: PCM384, DSD256
• Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC & aptX HD
• I/O: front XLR, 4.4 mm, 6.35 mm; rear line-outs, analog in/out, coax, optical
• 50W toroidal transformer; capacitor bank & low-drop filters 
• Compact chassis: 300×255×50 mm; ~8.6 lb (3.9 kg) 

Specs

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: ~–120 dB
• Headphone Out: 4,000 mW balanced & 2,800 mW SE @ 32 Ω; 760 mW/510 mW @ 300 Ω
• Line Outputs: XLR 4.5 V; RCA 2.2 V @ 0 dBFS
• Inputs: Ethernet, USB‑B, coax, optical, RCA; Bluetooth 5.0
• Headphone Outputs: Front: 4-pin XLR, 4.4 mm, 6.35 mm
• Power Supply: Internal 50 W toroidal transformer; <15 W idle draw
• Dimensions: 300×255×50 mm (11.8″×10″×2″)
• Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) 

What’s included

• Serenade with desktop stand
• Power cable
• USB‑B cable
• Quick start card
• User manual