DA150 vs Bel Canto Design DAC 2.8
The DAC 2.8's bit depth is 24-bit against the DA150's 32-bit and its signal-to-noise 124 dB against 120 dB. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and thd (0.001%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,195
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About the DA150
The Luxman DA-150 is a state-of-the-art compact USB D/A converter and headphone amplifier, successor to the DA-100, designed for desktop use with high sound quality. It features USB, coaxial, and optical digital inputs, unbalanced line output, headphone output, and the LECUA attenuator for precise volume control with minimal sound degradation. Built in Japan since 2017, it uses a Texas Instruments PCM1795 DAC chip, low phase noise clocks, and supports PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit (USB up to 192kHz/32-bit) and DSD up to 5.64MHz. It excels as both a DAC for stereo systems and a headphone amp capable of driving demanding headphones.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Texas Instruments PCM1795
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 300Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, COAX, OPT
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- headphone
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 182 × 73 × 277 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.3 kg (7 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions