D-Linear8 vs Musical Fidelity X-DAC v3
The X-DAC v3's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the D-Linear8's 118 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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D-Linear8
Opera ConsonanceDigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$945
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About the D-Linear8
The Opera Consonance D-Linear8 is a wireless USB 2.4G ISM band DAC digital receiver designed for high-fidelity audio enjoyment. It features a PCM1792 24-bit DAC chip running at a 192kHz sampling rate, supporting digital inputs including coaxial RCA, AES/EBU, Toslink optical, and a wireless USB computer input. The device uses adaptive frequency hopping and random ID pairing for wireless transmission, providing non-compressed 48kHz/16bit sampling with a range up to 25 meters. It includes a high-end headphone amplifier capable of driving headphones from 32Ω to 600Ω, and offers both RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs. The D-Linear8 is designed to be compact and user-friendly, suitable for use with CD transports, DVD/Blu-ray players, cable TV decoders, and satellite receivers. It has a low jitter analog PLL with a lock range from 32kHz to 192kHz, and a front panel meter indicating signal lock status. Dimensions are approximately 3.94 x 8.86 x 12.60 inches, weighing about 7.7 lbs. It is praised for its sound quality and convenience, making it a versatile DAC and headphone amplifier solution for audiophiles.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- PCM1792
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 118 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial RCA, AES/EBU, Toslink optical, Wireless USB 2.4G ISM band
- Analog Outputs
- Unbalanced RCA, Balanced XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 225.45 × 100.08 × 320.04 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.49 kg (8 lbs)
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