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hiliDAC Audirect Beam 2
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The sequel to hiliDAC’s well-received Beam, the Beam 2 is a high-performing DAC/amp that easily fits in your palm. To deliver exceptional sound and amplification that punches way above its weight class, the Beam 2 is equipped with an audiophile-grade ESS9281C Pro DAC and an amplifier capable of outputting 240 mW at 32 ohms Read More
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Apr 5, 2022
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Small but good performance
Due to its small size, it is suitable for portable use, and a converter is also included. However, a little heat is generated during use.
Recommends this product? Yes
SuperScope96
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Jan 18, 2022
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Compact, Quirky, HOT, and Great!
I've had the Beam 2 for a long while now, and it's seen many use cases as COVID changed up my travel/commute/hybrid-WFH lifestyle. Through it all, it's been a powerful and useful little audio companion, supplementing my ifi Hip Dac V1 in most cases where I didn't see the need to lug around the ifi's heft, USB-A connection, and battery limitation especially when using the particular IEMs & headphones in my collection I tend to pull out for the purposes above.
PROS:
-Extremely versatile; I've used it with multiple desktop & laptop PCs and both Android & iPhone. Powerful enough for all of the IEMs and headphones I tend to travel/commute to work with in both balanced & unbalanced modes;
-Website isn't very well designed but is very specification-comprehensive and does list driver & firmware updates on the "FAQ" page;
-Shipped in a small display case box with excellent USB-C <-> USB-C & USB-C -> Lightning cables (I use both): nicely braided and with sculpted metal connectors, and included a USB-C <-> USB-A adapter for Laptop/PC use;
-Built very nicely, with subtle printing, easy-to see LED power/bitrate light, and a slim profile that's easy to love and get used to;
-Has a warm, musical sound signature reminiscent of Class A, tube/valve, and some ifi products I'm used to.
CONS:
-EMI is certainly audible on occasion when using with a mobile phone, but it's hardly constant nor especially annoying
-Speaking of "warm sounding," this thing can run HOT. I tend to listen to music at high volumes and cranking the Beam 2 will turn it into a lovely little aluminum pocket handwarmer; not hot enough to burn you, but certainly hot enough to surprise your hand or possibly irritate people with sensitive skin in a thin pocket at high volumes/power levels
-Power Consumption: A lead-in from the prior point; if you regularly listen at higher volumes, it becomes quickly clear that the Beam 2 isn't the most efficient pocket DAC/AMP in the world; it warms up quickly and significantly, and the draw on your average phone will be noticeable. On long trips where I only use the Beam 2 off my phone, I typically alternate charging my phone and using it's built-in headphone jack (LG G8) and using the Beam 2 for 6 or so hours before needing to top-up again. It's very well suited for use with a laptop, as it's compact, capable, and the power draw will be hardly noticeable.
Overall, there are a great many use cases I've found the Beam 2 perfect for - I don't feel the need for an even more compact DAC/AMP, and while I do still have and use my Hip DAC when travelling with more power-hungry or 4.4mm balanced cans, the Beam 2 is too convenient not to use in most cases.
Recommends this product? Yes
pasaunier
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Oct 4, 2021
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Good for the price. My phone has a headphone jack but using the Beam II makes listening to music an ever better experience
Recommends this product? Yes
enrique.sotoz.66
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Aug 25, 2021
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Excelente opción portable
Mejora apreciablemente la amplificación y calidad del sonido, tanto en mi celular como en mi laptop, con la gran ventaja diferencial de sus dos salidas
Recommends this product? Yes
lucasantarella
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Aug 18, 2021
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Great Audio, not enough power
Great sounding audio, but doesn't have enough power to drive my HE4XX at max volume. Gets warm to the touch as well, but that's expected.
Recommends this product? Yes
Jpnitrof
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Jun 30, 2021
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Very good mqa amp
Very satisfied with this tiny yet powerful dac-amp. Balaced operation gives a really more robust sound.
Recommends this product? Yes
aguking1024
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May 13, 2021
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good.
This sounds very good.
Buy well at a good price.
Thank you
Buy well at a good price.
Thank you
Recommends this product? Yes
musicss
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May 11, 2021
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I use it almost everyday!
I have several kinds of thing like Hilidac audirect beam2. Among them, I tend to use this everyday. I like it!!
Recommends this product? Yes
kuskus
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May 6, 2021
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small but great
Recommends this product? Yes
Rowdy2026
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Apr 17, 2021
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Small but does the job.
It’s tiny...and I mean tiny. For the $’s though I doubt you’d buy better from a performance point of view. No bells and whistles but it gets the job done. 
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