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product_id: 180897081
title: "ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC"
brand: "mayflower electronics"
price: "C$460"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/180897081-arc-mk2-headphone-amplifier-and-dac
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Gaming compatible Driverless DAC Enhanced audio ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC

**Brand:** mayflower electronics
**Price:** C$460
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate Your Audio Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC by mayflower electronics
- **How much does it cost?** C$460 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/180897081-arc-mk2-headphone-amplifier-and-dac)

## Best For

- mayflower electronics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mayflower electronics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Design:** Aluminum enclosure combines durability with a modern aesthetic.
- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Transportable via USB power for on-the-go audio enjoyment.
- • **Handcrafted Excellence:** Individually tested in our US-based facility for top-notch quality.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Driverless DAC works with Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, and PS5.
- • **Superior Sound Quality:** Increased microphone quality and amplification for crystal-clear communication.

## Overview

The ARC Mk2 is a premium headphone amplifier and DAC that offers seamless compatibility across multiple platforms, including gaming consoles and computers. Handcrafted in the USA, it ensures superior sound quality with enhanced microphone capabilities, all while being portable and stylishly designed.

## Description

The ARC Mk2 is an overhaul over the very successful first iteration of the ARC. Nothing is perfect the first time around so we've taken all of your feedback and suggestions and put it all into what we think is the ideal package. Microphone quality and clarity has been significantly improved over the Mk1, adding a more natural tone to your voice and increasing amplification to drive any headset microphone or modmic available. You'll no longer need to unplug headphones to switch between outputs on the ARC, now a convenient switch has been added on the front to making swapping back and forth easy. Analog input has been added so you can use your favorite phone, MP3 or analog source player into the ARC. Our favorite new feature is the deletion of the power supply. The ARC Mk2 can now be powered via USB, making it extremely portable and cutting down on wire mess in a desktop setup. (In vast majorities the ARC Mk2 will perform the same both with and without a power supply, but we've kept the DC port just in case extra power is needed). The same great high end performance is carried over from the MK1 giving you 1 watt of power to drive any headphone on the market regardless of impedance.

## Features

- Driverless DAC compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4 and PS5
- Handmade and individually tested in our US-based facility
- Increased Microphone Quality and Amplification
- Transportable via USB Power

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, PlayStation |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Additional Features | Portable, Microphone Included |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Headphone Jack | USB |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Noise Control | None |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mayflower Electronics
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Noise Control:** None

## Images

![ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HK8F3Nl+L.jpg)
![ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617mFmD9Z7L.jpg)
![ARC Mk2 - Headphone Amplifier & DAC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612xZbAPwzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will a galaxy s10 hook to this, and play music through the dac/amp safely and suffeciently? if so how? thanks**
A: Hello - You may be able to get it to work with a USB C to full size USB adapter but this is not guaranteed and we don't have that phone to test.

It will however be guaranteed to work with your USB to 3.5mm adapter that came with the phone, you can use this with a 3.5mm auxiliary cable to the input of the Mk2 to work.

**Q: Do this encode dolby digital?**
A: No, it can only do stereo.

**Q: Does chat work on console, ps4/5, xb1/s/x?**
A: Hello Yes on the PS4/Ps5/Xb1, unknown on S/X.

**Q: I have problems with overheating on my Arc MK2, is this common?**
A: The Mk2 doesn't overheat. Getting warm is 100% normal.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Little Box is Cool as Heck
*by R***S on December 23, 2022*

I bought this to pair with my DT900 ProX headphones and ModMic Uni to make an audiophile gaming headset. I wanted the external volume control so I didn't have to switch out of game to adjust volume settings. I also wanted a fast switcher between headphones and speakers without having to plug and unplug stuff.Pros:1. DSP bass boost button. The DT900 ProX has a flat bass. This button helps add a little bass boost but not overwhelmingly too much.2. Volume knob. This thing can get LOUD. I had to do a little tweaking with my sound settings to get the right balance. My output sound setting is 80%, which is a comfortable volume when the ARC volume knob is set to halfway.3. RCA passthrough button. It allows me to switch to the RCA connectors on the back connected to my powered desk speakers using a 3.5mm to RCA splitter. The volume knob also controls the volume on my speakers. Like with my headphones, I had to tweak the settings between my speakers and the ARC to find the right balance. I have my desk speakers volume turned up to 100%.4. USB power. I'm currently using the USB to power it with. There is the option of using an adapter and digital cable. USB power is fine for me.5. Microphone jack. I wanted a microphone jack, and this one works pretty good. I compared the sound of my mic when plugged into the ARC as compared to plugged into the system. Plugged into the system, I could hear more air noise talking into the mic, as well as very prominent S and P sounds. Plugged into the ARC these annoyances were eliminated, giving me a clean sound.6. Microphone passthrough jack. I haven't tried the mic passthrough though, which also acts as either a mic output to another device, or a device input (like through an AUX port) you can plug your phone into. Don't really need it at the moment, but nice to know it's there. NOTE: It doesn't auto-switch, so when a phone is plugged in and playing music, and music on the system is running, both can be heard simultaneously.7. Linux compatible. I run Linux Mint as my operating system, and it's 100% plug-and-play compatible. As soon as I plugged it in and fired it up, it was recognized immediately by name, and not just a generic sound device.Cons:1. I had to turn my microphone input settings on the system to 100%, so it doesn't get louder than "normal" talking volume level. I'm not sure if this is because of some built-in normalization, but the mic does get quieter if the input settings are turned down.2. No volume control for the mic. I'm glad the volume knob for the headphones doesn't also affect the mic volume, but a separate volume control for the mic would be a nice feature to see in the future models.3. You do have to use powered speakers with this unit. While not a deal breaker (I've always used powered desk speakers), this would be another nice-to-have on future models.Overall, they've packed a lot of features into this little box. While it is a tad on the expensive side, you get excellent build quality (metal casing) and fantastic sound, which makes it very worth the price. I did a lot of research of many of these little amps, and this one came out on top of all the reviews. I was not disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good sound but there are issues with AMD
*by M***N on December 30, 2021*

Why would I want the volume knob to affect the headphones and rca output ? Switching is annoying. As I understand this was as a request from buyers but a better solution would have been a switch.In linux mint with an AMD platform you can not select the mic input and the audio output at the same time.Starting the pc with the volume knob maxed out results in garbage sound even on windows. You have to switch the unit off from the knob and then back on, but this also related to AMD.The sound quality is quite good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best in its Class... Period
*by M***E on September 22, 2022*

I use this Mayflower ARC amp with Sennheiser HD600 headphones and an Antlion ModMic and it works awesome. It can handle any EQ I throw at the HD600's and gives me the ability to control everything right in the front which is a huge plus.The reason I love this particular amp so much is because it has the ability to receive a mic input and also give audio output. This lets you use headphones with a separate mic and still be able to plug both of them in at essentially the same place on your desk instead of way back behind your PC.10/10 highly recommend!

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*Store origin: NI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*