uDAC-2SE vs Audioengine D3
The D3's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the uDAC-2SE's 98 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.050%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (96 kHz).
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The NuForce uDAC-2SE (Special Edition) is a compact, USB-powered digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier for computer audio. It supports up to 24-bit/96kHz USB audio and uses asynchronous USB transfer, allowing the DAC to control data timing and reduce dependence on the computer’s clock. Outputs include a headphone jack, variable-level RCA analog output, and a coaxial RCA digital output. The unit has stainless-steel front and rear panels and is suitable for driving headphones or connecting a computer to a stereo system.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The D3's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the uDAC-2SE's 98 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.050%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (96 kHz).
The Modi 2 Uber's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the uDAC-2SE's 96 kHz, its signal-to-noise 104 dB against 98 dB, and its thd 0.002% against 0.050%. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
The V-DAC II's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the uDAC-2SE's 96 kHz, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 98 dB, and its thd 0.004% against 0.050%. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
The DAC-X6's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the uDAC-2SE's 98 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.050%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (96 kHz).
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