RAW-MDA1 vs DO100
The DO100's signal-to-noise is 126 dB against the RAW-MDA1's 132 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$238
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About the RAW-MDA1
The SMSL RAW-MDA1 is a compact desktop DAC and headphone amplifier built around dual ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chips and an XMOS XU-316 USB interface. It is designed for high-resolution playback from USB, optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth sources, and it offers both balanced and single-ended analog outputs plus a built-in headphone amp. It supports full MQA decoding and is aimed at users who want a versatile all-in-one desktop audio component with extensive connectivity.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-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
- 132 dB
- Output Voltage
- 5.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 8.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, 2x optical, 2x coaxial, Bluetooth 5.1
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR, headphone out
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 189 × 45 × 179 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.02 kg (2 lbs)
- Available Colors
- aluminum enclosure, tempered glass front
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions