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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA) (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Monday Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).
More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Key Features
The Emotiva Big Ego USB DAC transforms the mediocre sound from your laptop or computer into high-quality audio, perfect for hi-fi listening at home or on the move thanks to its size. Supporting digital playback up to 32-bit/384kHz, it delivers a clear upgrade over built-in audio outputs, with dedicated analogue and optical outputs for headphones, powered speakers, or your stereo system.
Features like user-selectable digital filters and a headphone blend mode let you fine-tune the tonal character of your music and create a more natural, speaker-like sound when solo listening. It’s even powered via USB and works without drivers on Mac, while Windows users can unlock full resolution with Emotiva’s free software. From ordinary streaming videos and MP3 files to high-resolution audio downloads, everything sounds better when you have a Big Ego.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price, supplied with a one-year warranty.
Product Ref: 209963
The Big Ego plays modern digital audio at sample rates up to 32-bit/384kHz. It works plug-and-play with Mac, and supports full resolution on Windows with Emotiva’s free driver. For quick setups, a driverless mode lets you use 24/96 playback instantly. Whether you're listening to FLAC, WAV or even compressed streams, the Big Ego upgrades the sound coming from your computer with clarity, detail and precision.
Three selectable digital filters let you shape the sound to match your music or taste—choose from symmetrical, asymmetrical low or high. These affect the signal’s transient response, allowing you to choose between lively or smoother presentation. A separate headphone blend mode softens channel separation, creating a more natural stereo image. It’s ideal for those who prefer speaker-like realism when listening through headphones.
The Big Ego features separate outputs for headphone, line-level, and digital (Toslink). Use it to drive headphones directly, feed powered monitors, or send a digital signal to an AV receiver or another DAC. You can switch between analogue and digital output with a single button. The solid metal case offers durability and shielding, while status LEDs provide clear feedback on filter selection, output mode and sample rate.
| SB Interface (input) | Asynchronous, USB Audio Class 1 and 2 |
|---|---|
| Outputs | Headphone (analogue; variable)Line (analogue; fixed)toslink (digital) |
| Format | PCM digital audio |
| Audio File Formats Supported | Big Ego supports any file or stream format your computer can play |
| Digital Filter Options | SymmetricalAsymmetrical LowAsymmetrical High |
| Headphone Blend Mode | Switchable |
| Maximum Output Level | 1.8 VRMS (headphone)2.1 VRMS (line) |
| Apple computers | 44.1k, 48k, 88k, 96k, 176k, 192k, 352k, 384k (no drivers required) |
|---|---|
| Windows computers | 44.1k, 48k, 88k, 96k, 176k, 192k, 352k, 384k (with free drivers) |
| Windows computers | 44.1k, 48k, 88k, 96k (driverless) |
| Bit Depths Supported | 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits |
| Frequency Response | 8 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 / -0.3 dB); 44.1k and 48k sample rates8 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 / -1.5 dB); 88.2k and 96k sample rates8 Hz to 60 kHz (+0 / -3 dB); 176k and 192k sample rates |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | > 106 dB (A-weighted; headphone output)> 113 dB (A-weighted; line output) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise | < 0.006% (headphone output)< 0.004% (line output) |
| Dimensions | 5.32" x 2" x .625" (approx. 135.13 x 50.8 x 15.88 mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6oz (approx. 0.13 kg) |
| Product code | Big Ego |
|---|---|
| EAN | 818841011785 |
