DA250 vs Musical Fidelity X-DAC v3
The X-DAC v3's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the DA250's 118 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.001%, and its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 2.5V RMS. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$900
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DA250
The Luxman DA-250 is a versatile 2-channel digital-to-analog converter that also functions as a Class A headphone amplifier and preamplifier with analog input for A/D conversion capabilities. It employs the Texas Instruments PCM1795 DAC chip and Luxman's proprietary LECUA (Luxman Electric Controlled Ultimate Attenuator) for precise analog volume control on both line and headphone outputs, ensuring low distortion, high S/N ratio, and consistent sound quality across levels. Designed as an upgrade over the DA-200, it supports asynchronous USB for low jitter, includes a high-accuracy DAIR clock for S/PDIF inputs, and offers fixed/variable output switching. The build features a robust all-metal chassis with meticulous internal construction. Retail price was $2790; it appears no longer manufactured by Luxman.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- TI/Burr-Brown PCM1795
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 118 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
- Unbalanced
- Digital Outputs
- COAX, OPT
- Analog Outputs
- Unbalanced, Balanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 364 × 81 × 279 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.4 kg (12 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions