Tone Board vs SMSL PS200
The PS200's signal-to-noise is 123 dB against the Tone Board's 120 dB and its width 105 mm against 82 mm. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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Tone Board
KhadasDigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$69
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Tone Board
The Khadas Tone Board is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for high-fidelity audio applications. It features the XMOS XU208-128-QF48 processor, which includes eight cores capable of up to 500 MIPS, ensuring compliance with USB 2.0 specifications. The board utilizes the ESS SABRE ES9038Q2M DAC, a 32-bit stereo mobile audio DAC known for its excellent sound quality. It supports a maximum sample rate of 768 kHz and offers a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 120 dB, with some specifications indicating up to 127 dB in certain conditions. The board is compact, measuring 3.23 inches in length, 2.93 inches in width, and 0.94 inches in height. It includes RCA outputs for analog audio and supports various audio formats such as PCM, DSD, APE, FLAC, OGG, WAV, ACC, ALAC, MP3, and WMA. The Tone Board is praised for its low noise floor and excellent engineering, making it a highly recommended choice for audiophiles seeking high-quality digital audio conversion.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS SABRE ES9038Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 120 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- S/PDIF
- Digital Outputs
- S/PDIF
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 82 × 74.5 × 23.9 mm (W × H × D)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions