(hobby) Meridian Explorer (Portable USB-DAC)

Meridian Explorer

Computer Audiophile - Meridian Explorer USB DAC Review

Meridian has outdone itself with the $299 Explorer USB DAC / headphone amplifier. Externally the Explorer exudes quality in both look and feel. Internally the design is excellent with a sophisticated six layer board, audiophile caps, and the XMOS USB chip. Functionally the Explorer does it all. A pocket-sized DAC capable of high resolution playback up through 24 bit / 192 kHz