MU1 vs dCS Lina Network DAC
The Lina Network DAC's weight is 7.4 kg (16 lbs) against the MU1's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its height 121.4 mm against 85 mm, and its depth 338.3 mm against 295 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
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The MU1 sets a new benchmark in music player design with a Linux-based computer system ensuring solid data integrity, an in-house FPGA interface board for breakthrough format conversion with automatic updates, and Grimm's trademark ultra-low jitter clock. It integrates Roon Server for up to 100,000 tracks, supports UPnP renderer, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz. Designed for seamless integration with LS1 speakers or third-party DACs, it offers exceptional transparency and precision, housed in a minimalistic elegant chassis. Recent firmware updates include Roon Ready endpoint, loudness normalization, and bit test functions.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Lina Network DAC's weight is 7.4 kg (16 lbs) against the MU1's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its height 121.4 mm against 85 mm, and its depth 338.3 mm against 295 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
The ECI 6DX MKII's weight is 20 kg (44 lbs) against the MU1's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its height 128 mm against 85 mm, and its width 470 mm against 355 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MA3i's weight is 7.43 kg (16 lbs) against the MU1's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its height 92 mm against 85 mm, and its width 435 mm against 355 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
The Helios's weight is 9.4 kg (21 lbs) against the MU1's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its depth 300 mm against 295 mm, and its height 66 mm against 85 mm. Both share dsd support (DSD128).
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