DS100 vs M20 MQA
The M20 MQA's signal-to-noise is 119 dB against the DS100's 127 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$76
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About the DS100
The SMSL DS100 is a small desktop DAC and headphone amplifier built around the Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC and XMOS XU-316 USB interface. It supports high-resolution playback, MQA/MQA-CD decoding, and both single-ended and balanced headphone connections in a compact CNC-machined aluminum chassis.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS43131
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 127 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- 6.35 mm headphone output, 4.4 mm balanced headphone output, Stereo RCA line out
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions