DAC Comparison
SMSL M400 vs Cyrus soundKey
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 | Cyrus soundKey soundKey is an award-winning revolution in mobile music. Hi-Fi streaming services like TIDAL mean fantastic quality is available to subscribers, but phones lack the necessary hardware to get the best from this data. soundKey unlocks that data, using our years of expertise in high-resolution DAC and amplifier design. Cyrus quality audio is now available to everyone. $99.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Physical Dimensions | ||
| Mass | 19 gram | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF IIS TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | Micro USB |
| Outputs | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA | 3.5mm |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4499EQ | |
Portability | ||
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewRecommended | 5/5 What Hi-Fi?What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. Mixed Audio Science ReviewI see it a step up from $9 dongles but the $99 price is hard to swallow. |
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