Headphone Amp Comparison
Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Cyrus soundKey
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 | 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 | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B | Micro USB |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | 3.5mm |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | |
| Reviews | What Hi-Fi?Recommended | 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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