TubeMagic D1 vs Emotiva XDA-2
The XDA-2's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the TubeMagic D1's 107 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1 is a DAC and headphone amplifier with both solid-state RCA and tube preamp output stages. It accepts USB, coaxial, optical, RCA analog, and 3.5 mm line-level inputs, and supports linear PCM audio from 16 to 24 bits at sample rates up to 96 kHz. Its headphone amplifier provides approximately 300 mW to 1,000 mW per channel for headphones from 16 to 600 ohms. Features include volume control for all outputs, gold-plated RCA connectors, dedicated linear power regulation for the DAC, line-output, and tube stages, and a switchable 110/220 V R-core linear power supply. The unit measures approximately 10 x 2.1 x 6.5 inches (260 x 55 x 167 mm) and includes a USB cable, 3.5 mm line-in cable, headphone-jack adapter, and AC power cord.
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The XDA-2's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the TubeMagic D1's 107 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The dac15.2's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the TubeMagic D1's 107 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.001%).
The Zdac's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the TubeMagic D1's 107 dB and its thd 0.015% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The DAC_II's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the TubeMagic D1's 107 dB and its weight 2.8 kg (6 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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