DAC Mini vs D12
The D12's bit depth is 32-bit against the DAC Mini's 16-bit and its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 121 dB. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and thd (0.000%).
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DAC Mini
SMSLDigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$113
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DAC Mini
The SMSL DAC MINI is a compact desktop DAC/headphone amplifier designed for use with Mac mini and other digital audio sources. It uses the ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chip and XMOS XU-316 USB processor, supports PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD up to DSD512, and offers USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs with RCA, 3.5 mm SE headphone, and 4.4 mm balanced headphone outputs. It is built in an all-aluminum CNC chassis with front-panel smart power-on control and includes USB 3.0 hub functionality. Official and retailer sources describe it as an actively sold current product, not a discontinued model.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9039Q2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 121 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB Type-C, optical (TOSLINK), coaxial (S/PDIF)
- Analog Outputs
- RCA line out, 3.5 mm single-ended headphone out, 4.4 mm balanced headphone out
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 127 × 28.2 × 133.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.244 kg (1 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions