CAD Audio vs Cayin Audio N7
The N7's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the CAD Audio's 176.4 kHz, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.8V RMS, and its output impedance 100Ω against 135Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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CAD Audio
Computer Audio DesignDigitalDigital Audio Players
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,650
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CAD Audio
“Computer Audio Design CAD Audio” appears to refer to Computer Audio Design (CAD), the UK specialist manufacturer, rather than the unrelated CAD Audio microphone/headphone brand. CAD’s current flagship is the 1543 Mk III, a USB-only, non-oversampling (NOS), filterless resistor-ladder DAC. It uses twenty vintage Philips TDA1543 multibit DAC chips, asynchronous galvanically isolated USB input, and single-ended RCA analogue outputs. The design is intended for computer/audio-server playback and relies on PCM playback rather than DSD or MQA.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 176.4 kHz
- DSD Support
- none
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Philips TDA1543
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 1.8V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 135Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 1.6V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions