(LKS) MH-DA005 vs Musetec (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2
The MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2 matches the (LKS) MH-DA005 on bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), signal-to-noise (136 dB), and thd (0.000%).
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This DAC is engineered to deliver uncompromising sound quality with its dual ES9038Pro chips in a fully balanced configuration. It supports a wide range of input formats, including USB, coaxial, optical fiber, AES/EBU, I2S-E, and I2S-H, making it suitable for various audio sources like Blu-ray players, CD players, and laptops. The MH-DA005 offers both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs, with output levels of 2Vrms and 4Vrms respectively. It includes features such as digital volume control with 0.5dB attenuation steps, optional digital filter modes, and a DPLL setting. The device also supports DSD over PCM (DoP) reception and has a large VFD display with adjustable brightness. A full-featured remote control is included for convenient operation.
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The MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2 matches the (LKS) MH-DA005 on bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), signal-to-noise (136 dB), and thd (0.000%).
The DCD-3000NE's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the (LKS) MH-DA005's 136 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The XDA-3's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the (LKS) MH-DA005's 384 kHz, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 136 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
The Morpheus's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the (LKS) MH-DA005's 136 dB and its thd 0.004% against 0.000%. Both share max sample rate (384 kHz) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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