The HIFIMAN EF500 is a DAC/amp and headphone stand in one 3.37 kg chassis, built around HIFIMAN's Hymalaya LE R2R DAC with streaming media support onboard. It suits desk listeners who want one object instead of three, with USB, coax and LAN inputs so a phone or laptop is optional.
Who the HIFIMAN EF500 is for
Tidy desks: DAC, amp and headphone stand become one object instead of three, with the headphone hanging where you left it.
R2R listeners: The Hymalaya LE R2R ladder DAC follows a different design philosophy from the usual delta-sigma chips, one with a devoted following for its tonal character.
Computer-free listening: Streaming media support and a LAN input let it act as the source itself, so a phone or laptop is optional rather than required.
Balanced and line-level setups: Besides the 6.35 mm output there is an XLR balanced out, plus XLR/RCA line outs for feeding other gear.
Skip it if: you need something portable; it is a 3.37 kg desktop chassis that doubles as a headphone stand.
HIFIMAN EF500 key specs
DAC: Hymalaya LE R2R
Outputs: 6.35 mm + XLR balanced out; XLR/RCA line out
Inputs: USB, coax, LAN
Streaming: Built-in streaming media support
Form factor: DAC/amp with integrated headphone stand chassis
vs HIFIMAN EF400: Also an R2R desktop DAC/amp from HIFIMAN, but USB-only; choose the EF500 for coax and LAN inputs, onboard streaming and the built-in headphone stand.
vs FiiO K13 R2R: Also R2R, but about 980 g against the EF500's 3.37 kg, and it adds optical and LDAC Bluetooth inputs; choose the EF500 for LAN streaming and the built-in headphone stand.
vs SMSL DO400: A fully balanced DAC/amp built on the ES9039MSPRO chip rather than an R2R ladder, and it adds Bluetooth 5.1; choose the EF500 for R2R conversion, LAN streaming and the headphone-stand chassis.
6.35 mm + XLR balanced out; XLR/RCA line out; USB, coax, LAN in
Weight
3.37 kg
Good to know
Buying from TonePier
Is this unit genuine?
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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