Henry Audio da256 2025 - silver

• The DA 256 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC) made by Henry Audio (Norway) aimed at audiophiles who want “analog-level” sound from digital sources.  
• It supports multiple digital inputs (USB among them) and offers stereo analog output — the company describes it as “bridging from digital data to analog experiences”.  

🔍 Key Features & Design

• Inputs: USB (including a front USB-C for e.g. smartphone/portable digital source) and also rear digital (coax, optical) as per Henry Audio’s description.  
• Output: Stereo analog (RCA) — delivering the converted analog signal to your amplifier or pre-amp.  
• Auto source detection: The unit will scan inputs and automatically select the active source — no front-panel input selector needed.  
• Build & aesthetic: The DA 256 uses CNC machined aluminium enclosure with solid wood detailing (wood side panels or accents) and a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic.  
• Power options: While USB bus-powered is possible, Henry Audio states that using an external power supply gives even higher performance.  

🎵 Sound Character & Performance

• Reviews say: “plays beautifully, openly, and engagingly” (in Norwegian review) for the DA 256.  
• Henry Audio themselves: They talk about the sound as “palpable, dynamic, strikingly natural and real” and “like you are there”.  
• The DA 256 is said to deliver improvements compared to previous models (bass “has more power and goes deeper”, treble is “more open and airier”, mid-tones “more expressive”).