D28 vs PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell
The Stellar Gain Cell's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the D28's 120 dB and its output impedance 4Ω against 2Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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D28
Audio-GDDigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersPre-Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the D28
Audio-GD D28.38 is a fully balanced DAC/headphone amplifier/preamplifier with a discrete transistor output stage and a built-in ESS ES9038Pro DAC. It is an all-in-one desktop unit with multiple digital inputs, selectable gain, and front-panel controls for digital playback parameters.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre ES9038Pro
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 19.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 2Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB, optical (Toslink), coaxial RCA, I2S/HDMI-style input
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR balanced, RCA single-ended, ACSS
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 240 × 80 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
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