1543 MKIII vs APL Hi-Fi DSD-WR
The DSD-WR's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the 1543 MKIII's 176.4 kHz, its output voltage 2.1V RMS against 1.8V RMS, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 9.7 kg (21 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$17,500
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About the 1543 MKIII
The Computer Audio Design 1543 MkIII is a minimalist, computer-based digital-to-analog converter designed around a no-compromise NOS (non-oversampling) R2R architecture. It uses 20 Philips TDA1543 multibit DAC chips, a custom asynchronous USB input, passive output coupling with Duelund capacitors, and extensive power-supply isolation and conditioning. It is aimed at users of USB audio servers and streamers and is positioned as a highly purist DAC with a single input and a single pair of RCA outputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 176.4 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Philips TDA1543
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 1.8V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 85 × 280 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.7 kg (21 lbs)
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