DMS-300A vs Rotel RA-1592MKII
The RA-1592MKII's power @ 8ω is 200W against the DMS-300A's 75W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 103 dB against 107 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,995
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About the DMS-300A
The Cary Audio DMS-300A combines high-performance discrete Class A/B amplification with advanced streaming features in a single chassis. Delivering 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms (125W into 4 ohms), it uses Power MOSFET design for rich, dynamic sound. It supports hi-res playback including PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512 via USB, with streaming services like Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, and Bluetooth aptX. Hand-built in the USA, it offers a full array of analog and digital inputs/outputs, including RCA, 3.5mm jack, USB-A, SD card, optical, coaxial, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. Available in black or silver finishes.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 75W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 125W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 3.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AKM Chipset
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 107 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 220Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, SD card, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, 3.5mm
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v1
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Qobuz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 438 × 95 × 318 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.8 kg (26 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 75W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions