Vega G2 vs Musetec (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2
The MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2's signal-to-noise is 136 dB against the Vega G2's 130 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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The Auralic Vega G2 is a versatile HiFi product that combines multiple functions into one device. It serves as a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a digital/analogue preamplifier, a streamer, and a headphone amplifier. It supports a wide range of digital audio formats, including PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD files up to DSD512. The device features six digital inputs: AES/EBU, TosLink, coaxial S/PDIF, Gigabit Ethernet, Auralic's proprietary Lightning Link, and USB. It utilizes a modified ESS Sabre DAC chip and is equipped with dual Femto 72 clocks for precise timing. The Vega G2 also includes a Tesla G1 hardware platform with a Quad-Core Cortex-A9 processor, allowing for advanced digital signal processing and filter options.
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The MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2's signal-to-noise is 136 dB against the Vega G2's 130 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
The (LKS) MH-DA005's signal-to-noise is 136 dB against the Vega G2's 130 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
The UD-701N's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the Vega G2's 130 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The HDV 820's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the Vega G2's 130 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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