HA1 vs Burson Audio Burson Conductor V2+
The Burson Conductor V2+'s signal-to-noise is 142 dB against the HA1's 110 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and thd (0.001%).
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The Oppo Digital HA-1 is a versatile and high-quality audio component that functions as a Class A headphone amplifier, USB DAC, stereo preamplifier, and Bluetooth streamer. It supports a wide range of digital inputs including asynchronous USB (up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256), AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical, as well as analog inputs via RCA and balanced XLR. The HA-1 features a fully balanced analog signal path internally, a discrete Class A headphone amplifier stage, and a robust toroidal power supply. It is designed to deliver crisp, powerful, and musical sound with very low distortion and noise. The unit includes a motorized analog volume control with remote operation and a configurable front panel display. It is well-built with a heavy chassis and high-quality components, making it suitable for both headphone listening and as a preamplifier in a high-end audio system. The HA-1 supports all common PCM sample rates and bit depths, as well as DSD formats up to DSD256, making it future-proof for emerging high-resolution audio formats. It also features Bluetooth with aptX codec support and a front USB port compatible with Apple devices.
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The Burson Conductor V2+'s signal-to-noise is 142 dB against the HA1's 110 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and thd (0.001%).
The Stellar Gain Cell's thd is 0.050% against the HA1's 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and signal-to-noise (110 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The DAC-10HSE's bit depth is 24-bit against the HA1's 32-bit, its signal-to-noise 127 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share max sample rate (384 kHz).
The nova300's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the HA1's 110 dB and its thd 0.005% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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