XDA-3 vs Vincent Audio DAC-700
The DAC-700's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the XDA-3's 768 kHz, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.004% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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About the XDA-3
The Emotiva XDA-3 is an audiophile-grade two-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and preamplifier featuring both digital and analog inputs. It serves as a DAC, preamp, and control center with a fully balanced, fully differential analog signal path from DAC chips to XLR outputs and for analog inputs. Key highlights include a high-performance USB input, HDMI-ARC for TV audio, a current-feedback headphone amplifier, machined aluminum remote control, and a dimmable blue OLED display showing volume, input, sample rate, and format. The DAC employs twin ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference chips with 7 oversampling filters. Analog sources maintain a fully analog path via a digitally controlled NJW1195A ladder network volume control. It offers exceptional clarity, low distortion, dynamic range, and is designed for use in high-end systems while remaining accessible.
Specifications
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
- ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, HDMI-ARC, Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 57 × 343 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.8 kg (8 lbs)
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