Marantz HD-DAC1

Marantz HD-DAC1

The Marantz HD-DAC1 is a stylish compact DAC and headphone amp that comes with USB and analog 3.5mm in. Though it does not have the best specs when it comes to audio decoding capabilities, it's a great sounding device.

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SMSL M400

SMSL 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. It supports UAT files, comes with a high-end power supply, and includes a jitter clock design. The M400 has USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth, and IIS inputs. For outputs, it has RCA and XLR capability. Finally, it comes with a remote control for ease of use from a distance.

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Product Specifications Comparison

Product Specifications

HD-DAC1

SMSL M400

MSRP
799 usd
860 usd

Audio

HD-DAC1

SMSL M400

Sample Rate
24 bit / 192 Hz
32 bit / 768 Hz
DAC Chip
Cirrus Logic CS4398
AKM AK4499EQ

Input/Output

HD-DAC1

SMSL M400

Inputs
  • 1x 3.5mm
  • 1x Coaxial S/PDIF
  • 1x TOSLINK S/PDIF
  • 1x USB-A
  • 1x USB-B
  • 1x Coaxial S/PDIF
  • 1x IIS
  • 1x TOSLINK S/PDIF
  • 1x USB-B
Outputs
  • 1x 1/4 Inch
  • 2x RCA
  • 2x Balanced 3-pin XLR
  • 2x RCA
Wireless
Unknown
  • Bluetooth 5.0