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We now launch a proper high-end DAC, the DA 256. We raise the bar in terms of sound quality, looks and convenience. And you are invited to feel what it sounds like when Henry Audio takes the foot off the brake!


Expect a larger and more realistic soundscape, more resolution, so that you will better hear what happened in the studio or at the concert. The bass has more force and goes deeper, the treble is more open and airy. The mid tones, where voices and many instruments live, are more expressive, open and distinct. You may say it sounds analog, like a proper record player.


DA 256 is available from stock around the 1st of April, currently limited to 42 units. Secure yours in the webshop.


The new DAC sounds a lot like the previously acclaimed Henry Audio DACs but with a lot more horsepower and a double turbo. So listening to music becomes a whole lot more fun. And it costs surprisingly little right now.


It is easy to connect DA 256 to digital sources. It works like a normal USB DAC with power and signal from the USB plug, and with an analog audio output. In addition, it has a USB-C socket in the front where you or a friend can connect a phone to your HiFi setup. A streamer, TV, CD player etc. can be connected in the rear through coax and optical inputs. It even lets you use an external power supply to bypass the USB power. With its clever programming you don’t even have to deal with an input selector.


Just plug it in, lean back and enjoy!

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Acclaim for our models:

Forbes writes about the DA 256. Read the complete review!

"Henry Audio Reveals New DA 256 DAC For Affordable High-End Digital Audio"

The very first test of DA 256 is a success (in Norwegian):

"STEREO+ thinks: Henry Audio DA 256 plays beautifully, openly, and engagingly. A very fine product!"

HiFi Plus calls Henry Audio USB DAC 128 mkII a bargain! Read the whole test.

"I never thought I’d use the B-word in audio, but this really is a bargain!"

Linux Voice write about Linux and open source. They have tested Henry Audio USB DAC 128 mkII. 5/5 stars.

"It may seem like a luxury, but if you listen to anything other than MP3 and you’ve got a decent amplifier, it’s definitely worth the investment."

Inearspace have written a comprihensive test of the USB DAC 128 mkII.

"When bass is called upon it was big, powerful too. Not in an overly warm signature strangely enough, it just had big bass. It was imposing; I knew the Henry had arrived."

HiFi Critic is the most conservative and thorough publication in the industry. I'm very proud they recommend the USB DAC 128 mkII. The best part is that Chris Bryant even used it for a little bit of DIY.

"Conceptually interesting, Henry Audio’s USB DAC 128 mkII is also one of the best USB DACs I’ve tried."

... and many, many more!

No secrets!

The Henry Audio DA 256 is a unique Open Source Hi-Fi product. It hides no element of the music - completely without secrets.
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The Fact Sheet has a user manual and all the technical details about the DA 256. It even includes the Open Source schematics for the complete design.

The DA 256 is out there in the open! This page will give you a lot more information on web communities and the Open Source development of the DAC.

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DA 256 front

Design & code by Found.

Photography by Dag Dalvang