DAC Comparison
SMSL M400 vs AudioQuest DragonFly Red
SMSL M400 The SMSL M400 MQA DAC uses the newest high performing D/A chip from AKM, the AK4499. It supports MQA decoding, PCM 32bit / 768 kHz, and DSD512 Native along with Bluetooth 5.0. $859.99 MSRP | AudioQuest DragonFly Red DragonFly Red combines significantly improved performance over the DragonFly Black with still exceptional value. The high-performance ESS 9016 chip in Red employ minimum-phase filtering for naturally detailed sound. $199.95 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF IIS TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | USB-A |
| Outputs | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA | 3.5mm |
| Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4499EQ | ESS 9016 32 bit with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter |
Portability | ||
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewRecommended | No reviews available |
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