D7 vs iFi Audio NEO iDSD Performance Edition
The NEO iDSD Performance Edition's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the D7's 115 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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The Audiolab D7 is a versatile digital audio hub featuring the ESS9038Q2M 32-bit Sabre DAC chipset. It supports high-resolution audio formats up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 via USB, and 24-bit/192kHz PCM over S/PDIF. The D7 includes five digital filter options and allows upsampling to 352.8kHz or 384kHz. It offers multiple connectivity options, including coaxial, optical, USB, and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD. The device is equipped with a dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier and supports full MQA decoding.
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The NEO iDSD Performance Edition's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the D7's 115 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The SU-X's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the D7's 115 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The Pre Box S2 MQA DAC/Preamp's signal-to-noise is 124 dB against the D7's 115 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The RAW Pro-DAC1's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the D7's 115 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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