Headphone Amp Comparison
Marantz HD-DAC1 vs AudioQuest DragonFly Black
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. $799.00 MSRP | AudioQuest DragonFly Black Convenience and performance are no longer mutually exclusive. With DragonFly Black any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high-fidelity music player, allowing music lovers to enjoy beautiful sound wherever they go, whenever they please. $99.95 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B | USB-A |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | 3.5mm |
| Output Voltage | 1.2 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | ESS 9010 32 bit with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter |
| Reviews | What Hi-Fi?Recommended | No reviews available |
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