Let's get one thing out of the way: While my headset worked perfectly from the start with the ARC Mk2 the left channel of my speakers kept cutting out intermittently. After some troubleshooting it turned out there was a lose soldering joint on the passthrough output. Customer service reacted quickly via e-mail and issued a partial refund. (Sending in the device was not an option in this case since I live in the EU). I was able to easily do the repairs myself just using a standard Phillips screwdriver and a soldering iron. Try that with one of those overpriced, marketing-hyped competing products assembled in asia! (Thanks to the driverless design you won't need to tinker with feature-bloated, bug-infested software either.) This awesome little box has plenty of power to drive my 600 Ohms version beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd Gen headset using a rear USB port of my PC. At the same time my Nintendo Switch is connected via the optical input through an external audio splitter. I can confirm you indeed don't need the optional power adapter in most cases. The sound output to both my headset and my speakers is honest, loud, crisp and clear. + 24 Bit 96 KHz output suitable for high definition audio sources, e.g. lossless music playback + Connect both PC and console effortlessly + Switch between speakers and headset at the click of a front side button + DSP switch for a punchy bass boost to make action games sound amazing + Protects your hearing with smooth volume fade-in on power-up, prevents loudness spikes + Straight forward and driverless design, easy setup and maintenance + Great customer support

it was hard coming up with a good review got to many good things to say so ill keep it short if you like punchy bass and loud music this is for you i was a bit put off by the price but after plugging it in I have no regrets this is what I have been looking for it might be what your looking for to

I was a little weary about the whole DAC amp thing but I got to say this was 350% worth the money. it was so easy to set up and use and man this just bumped up my audio to a completely new level with this. if I could give it 50 stars I would. definitely would recommend.

The Arc MK2 is a great addition to a PS4 or a PS5. I have a strange setup that needed to be extended and Tyler went above and beyond to help. Not only are you getting a stellar Amp and Dac but you will also be getting top notch, friendly and competent customer service. Tyler responded almost instantly to my questions.. I highly recommend Mayflower as a company and the Arc MK2 as a product! Just buy it, you won't be disappointed!

Dear all, received my unit today and my Drop 58x. Best combo ever (with DSP). Works perfect out of the box with W10. Pre-amp feature also very easy to understand. My desk is cleaner than ever. Neutral sound is so amazing! Coming from a Sharkoon Gaming Pro Dac USB V1, worth upgrading! Very recommended, thanks for able to purchase such a nice product!

I’ve wanted to upgrade my audio setup for quite sometime now and dives head first into DAC’s and AMP’s reviews and learn how they work. Time after time I was recommended to Mayflowers Arc MK2. I kept reading and then finally one day I pulled the trigger and I got to say. My mind was BLOWN after the first day of using this DAC/AMP. My gaming sound quality shot through the roof and was hearing things in games I’ve never heard before and don’t get me started on the DSP switch! I only use DSP when listening to music and movies but what a difference it is especially on the low ends. Makes my eyes wobble sometimes! Truly remarkable piece of equipment y’all built! A little pricey, but you get so much for what you pay for. Amazing sound quality and in such a compact form too which is also remarkable in and around itself. 10/10 I would recommend this to anybody! Great work!

Works with my ps2 and ps3 over optical on just the usb power and I can finally hook my speakers and headphones to them. The dac part sounds awesome on my pc and ps4 (dac doesnt work with the ps2/3) and dps is great too when you want some bass.

worth every penny and made in the U S of A. whats not to like

I like everything about the Mk2. The build quality is top notch, knobs, buttons etc feel solid. The design is sleek and aesthetically pleasing. If you're in the market for a DAC/Amp and have a budget in this range, I highly recommend it. Sure it may be pricier than other solutions, but I'm happy to support local businesses, products made in the US and great customer support. A ten-year Warranty is unheard of. Not to mention, the sound is incredible. Brought my music and headphones to another level. Highly recommended.

Great quality, very nice item overall. I paired this device with the FXSound program and my audio has never been better.