On the back side, at the top is the MQA logo, in the middle is the Hi-Res logo and below is the logo of the brand, model, CE certificate, where the headquarters is (Chicago) and where it has been manufactured (Europe). Below it there is an LED that lights up in different colours, to indicate its status. In the centre is the white logo of the brand. On the upper side you can read EarMen above and Sparrow below, in almost silvery letters. The Sparrow is a tiny, lightweight but sturdy aluminium tablet, whose structure has been manufactured using CNC technology. Some silicone or plastic cover, would not have been bad, to avoid scratching the product and protect it from possible falls. The presentation is sober, elegant and the accessories are the minimum required. Finally, there is also a guarantee sheet and instructions with the specifications. As a curiosity, it is recommended that the connector that has the inscription in white letters, of the brand, be connected to the DAC/Amp. The size of both cables, not counting the connectors, ranges from approximately 76mm of Type C to Type C to 84mm of PC cable. On the inside of the box, there is little: a large soft foam mould, which contains two USB cables (Type C to Type C, both cores and Type C to Standard-A). On the back side are the product characteristics, the different logos of the supported audio formats, a QR Code and an EAN13, as well as the origin, place of manufacture and the brand’s WEB address. The box is sealed in cellophane and has a tamper evident on each opening. Below, in smaller letters, you can read the description of the product. In the centre there is a realistic photo, at real size, of the main face of the product and its top and bottom views, where the connections are located. On the main side is the logo, brand and model, on the top. The Earmen Sparrow comes in a relatively large box for its size. Power Output 3.5mm: 1.4 V RMS at 32 Ω.Power Output 2.5mm: 2.0 V RMS at 32 Ω.I want to thank EarMen for giving me this great opportunity to enjoy their products in exchange for my humble opinion. On this occasion, the product that I am going to review fulfils all the features of Earmen’s philosophy: Sparrow is tiny, beautiful, powerful, simple and sounds… Well, I will explain that below, along with other things, of course. This is why Earmen is a very serious company, but also one with a great sense of humour: from Chicago to Europe, including the name of its products: Donald DAC, TR-Amp, Eagle, Sparrow… (Clear allusions to politicians, cartoon characters, predators that eat dragonflies, etc…), Earmen, never ceases to surprise me. In this sense, Earmen has hit the nail on the head, providing products of the highest quality, impressive and simple in design, trying to reduce the size and operation to the maximum. And don’t forget about design and elegance. But size does matter and so does ease of use. We (of course, I include myself in them), don’t care about cables, we care about quality. Finally, Earmen’s motivation is based on satisfying those audiophiles who run away from Bluetooth technology and are looking for the best listening experience. But they are manufactured in Europe, specifically in Serbia, as you can read on the box. It is based in the United States, specifically in Chicago, IL. The products have been «designed and engineered by Milomir «Miki» Trosic, founder of sister company Auris Audio». After reading its «About» section, several things strike me: It is not only a «new» brand, but its staff has «decades of experience in developing high-end audio amplification and processing equipment». And they are the true soul of their philosophy: «Enjoy Music Without Limitations», «Simply Is The Best», «Portable High Performance Audio Devices for All», «Portable Audio Freedom For All»… These are some of the phrases that one can find, browsing their site. When you enter its website, you can see its design, how it is built, its photos and, of course, its products. Absence of silicone cover for protection.Įarmen is a very curious brand, which never ceases to surprise me.It does not have a Lightning to USB Type C cable.The high power that the device can develop implies a consequent higher power consumption, in the devices to which it is connected.It is not compatible with versions of Windows prior to Windows 10.Internal construction and components chosen to maximise sound Quality.Very attractive external design and construction.Enormous sound quality by balanced output.
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