25.3 vs Musical Fidelity X-DAC v3
The X-DAC v3's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the 25.3's 123 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the 25.3
The Music Hall 25.3 DAC combines a state-of-the-art Burr-Brown PCM1796 24bit/192kHz DAC with an electro-harmonix 6922 tube output stage to deliver the clarity and precision of a 24-bit DAC with the warm, natural sound of tubes. It supports four digital inputs: coaxial (S/PDIF), optical (Tos-Link), XLR (AES/EBU), and USB, making it compatible with virtually any digital source. The DAC upsamples incoming signals to either 96kHz or 192kHz, selectable via front panel control, and employs an advanced asynchronous reclocking and anti-jitter control system with a high precision active crystal oscillator master clock. The unit features both RCA single-ended and XLR balanced analog outputs, as well as a headphone output with adjustable volume control. The chassis is constructed from thick brushed aluminum with a solid build and includes a large high-current power supply and a voltage-selectable transformer (110v/220v). This DAC is designed to significantly improve sound quality from digital sources such as computers, media servers, and digital transports.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown PCM1796
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 123 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial (S/PDIF), Optical (Tos-Link), XLR (AES/EBU), USB
- Analog Outputs
- RCA single-ended, XLR balanced
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