Andover Audio Songbird HRA High-Res Streamer with Built-In Headphone/Speaker Amp

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  • $399.00



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HIGH-RES STREAKING WITH BUILT-IN HEADPHONE/SPEAKER AMP 

Songbird HRA combines high-res streaming and amplification in one compact box.

  • 24bit/192kHz Streaming / Digital Output
  • Gapless PlayBack*
  • Airplay II
  • WiFi (Dual-Band 2.4 Ghz, 5.0Ghz)
  • Bluetooth (Bi-Directional 5.0 with SBC/AAC Codecs)
  • Ethernet
  • ESS Sabre 32-Bit DAC/ADC
  • Updated Songbird App (Free, iOS/Android)
  • Volume Dial
  • 1/4" Headphone Output (Front) and Speaker Terminals (Back)
  • Desktop-Friendly Design
  • Bead-Blasted Aluminum Shell
  • Acrylic Front Panel
  • Soundbites Series Component
  • Dimensions: 6.5" W x 4.0 D x 1.7 H

*With compatible apps: Tidal, QoBuz, Spotify, Amazon

SONGBIRD HRA 24/192 STREAMER/AMPLIFIER

Songbird HRA High-Res Streamer / Amp for Headphones and speakers
Songbird HRA gives you 24/192k streaming and digital output functionality, combined with built-in amplification for your favorite speakers and headphones.

DESKTOP-FRIENDLY DESIGN.

From its sleek outer bead-blasted aluminum exterior to its front panel design, Songbird HRA is a desktop-friendly device that will grace wherever you enjoy audio.

BRING STREAMING TO ANY AUDIO SYSTEM.

Songbird HRA gives you a one-stop shop for desktop streaming and audio playback—via your favorite headphones or speakers.

24BIT/192KHZ—ALL THE WAY THROUGH.

Songbird HRA's upgraded chip allows you to stream in and output 24bit/192kHz digitally.

YOUR FAVORITE SOURCES AND STREAMS IN ONE PLACE.

Stream your favorite services and sources (DLNA, Bluetooth 5, Airplay 2) with one device. Now featuring gapless (seamless track-to-track transitions) for compatible services/apps: Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Amazon. Now enjoy Dark Side of the Moon the way it was intended to be heard! (Gapless support for Airplay II, as well)

SONGBIRD APP (IOS/ANDROID).

Operate Songbird HRA with Songbird Control, our simple and intuitive app available for free on Apple Store and Google Play.

PART OF SOUNDBITES SERIES.

Songbird HRA is part of Andover's new SoundBites desktop audio line that gives you multiple way to listen.

  • ESS Sabre 32-Bit DAC (Analog Output)
  • ESS Sabre 32-Bit ADC (Analog Input)
  • Front Panel Play/Pause
  • 10 Programable Presets
  • Selectable Analog, Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs
  • Synchronized Multiroom with Additional Songbird HR and HRA units on the same network*
  • Use with the Andover SpinStage (Phono Pre-Amp) to transmit phono to other Songbird HR and HRA units**
  • Two-Way Bluetooth: Receive + Transmit
  • Two-Year Warranty (see Warranty Extensions for longer Coverage) 

SONGBIRD HRA SPECIFIC:

  • Volume dial
  • 1/4" Headphone Output
  • Speaker Terminals
* This does not include original Songbird, due to a new Amazon security protocol
** Alternatively you may use a turntable with a built-in phono preamp

SONGBIRD HR VS SONGBIRD HRA

Features

SONGBIRD HR

SONGBIRD HRA

 Local Network

DLAN, Airplay 2

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 Streaming Source

Spotify, Qobuz, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Amazon Prime, Napster, Deezer, and more to come

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Internet Radio

iHeartRadio, vTuner, TuneIn

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 Other

 "My Music" local files, USB Thumb Drive

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 Input Bitrate

Up to 24bit/192kHz 

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 Output Bitrate

Streaming/Network up to 24bit/192kHz. Auxillary output 16bit/48kHz

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 Audio Codecs

MP3, AAC, ALAC, APE, FLAC, WAV, WMA, OGG

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 WiFi

Dual Band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Ghz and 5 Ghz network

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 Ethernet

10/100BT

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 Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0, SBC/AAC Codecs, Receive/Transmit

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 Inputs

Aux(Line), Optical SPDIF, Coaxial SPDIF

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 Outputs

Aux(Line), Optical SPDIF, Coaxial SPDIF (HR only), Subwoofer (HRA only), Speakers (HRA Only)

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 Line Output Voltage

2Vrms max

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 THD+N Ratio

 0.01%

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 S/N Ratio

 102dB

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 Crosstalk

 106dB

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 Dynamic Range

 97dB

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 Voice Control

Works with Alexa (via separate Alexa device) and Siri (via Airplay 2)

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 Multiroom

With compatible devices

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RMS Power Output

n/a

75 W / Ch into 4-Ohms < 1% THD (typ<0.1%)

THD @ 1W

n/a

<0.005%

S/N Ratio

n/a

111dB A-Wtd

Power Supply

15V/1A

32V/6A