Headphone Amp Comparison
FiiO K5PRO vs Marantz HD-DAC1
FiiO K5PRO The K5PRO is a compact, desktop DAC/headphone amp combo by FiiO. It features the leading AK4493 DAC chip with a wide variety of inputs and outputs to create a great value proposition. $149.99 MSRP | 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 | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF RCA TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | ¼ inch RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | Cirrus Logic CS4398 |
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| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewIn that regard, and in the context of a budget product that is designed reasonably well, I am going to recommend the Fiio K5 Pro. | What Hi-Fi?Recommended |
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