Chapter 5 : Exclusive GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio
Exclusive GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio
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SB DAC-UP
Featuring a gold plated USB 2.0 port, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP
provides clean, noise-free power delivery to any Digital-to-Analog
Converter (DAC). DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from
other USB ports; this is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage
of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations,
ensuring the best audio experience possible.
G
ain Boost
To optimize the audio experience provided by the
onboard OP-Amp, the G1.Sniper Z87 motherboard also
features Gain Boost with onboard switches to select
between 2.5x and 6x amplification modes depending
on output device. Most OP-Amps are capable of
providing a high-gain audio output that is ideal for
high-end headphones and speakers that have higher
impedance headroom.
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