M-DAC+ vs Resonessence Labs Concero HD
The Concero HD's max sample rate is 352.8 kHz against the M-DAC+'s 384 kHz, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 120 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$441.50
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About the M-DAC+
The Audiolab M-DAC+ is a high-performance desktop or hi-fi-system DAC with an ESS Sabre32 ES9018 conversion platform. It incorporates a digital preamplifier with selectable fixed or variable output, a Class A JFET analogue output stage, balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, and a dedicated front-panel headphone amplifier. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256 via USB. Inputs include USB for computer audio, a separate USB connection for compatible Apple devices, AES/EBU, two coaxial digital inputs, and two optical inputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre32 9018
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.6V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, USB-A, USB-B, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial digital out, Optical digital out
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions