GeerFab D.BOB vs Hegel HD12
The HD12's weight is 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against the GeerFab D.BOB's 1 kg (2 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and dsd support (DSD64).
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GeerFab D.BOB
GeerFab AudioDigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$649
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the GeerFab D.BOB
The GeerFab Audio D.BOB (Digital BreakOut Box) is an HDMI audio de-embedder designed to extract stereo high-resolution audio from compatible universal disc players and other HDMI sources for conversion by an external DAC. It can extract stereo DSD64 from SACDs and output it using DoP (DSD over PCM), as well as extract stereo PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz from Blu-ray Audio, DVD, and other compatible HDMI sources. Audio is provided through coaxial and optical S/PDIF outputs, while an HDMI output passes video through to a display. The unit is HDCP 1.4 and copy-protection compliant. A compatible source must output DSD64 and/or high-resolution PCM over HDMI, and an external DAC must support DoP through S/PDIF for DSD playback. The manufacturer’s current website and recent dealer listings indicate that the D.BOB remains an active product; it should not be considered discontinued.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- HDMI
- Digital Outputs
- S/PDIF Coaxial, S/PDIF Toslink Optical
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 216 × 44.5 × 121 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1 kg (2 lbs)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 30 sources on 7 Sept 2026
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions