VMV D3R vs SU-X
The SU-X's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the VMV D3R's 123 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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The SMSL VMV D3R is a flagship desktop DAC designed around dual ROHM BD34302EKV decoding chips and a fully balanced analog volume control stage that also allows true preamp use. It is built for high-resolution playback from USB, optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, I²S, and Bluetooth sources, with support for MQA decoding, native DSD, and an external 10MHz clock input for system synchronization. SMSL positions it as a high-end DAC with a linear power supply, low-jitter clocking, a color display, and balanced output architecture aimed at both modern digital and traditional hi-fi systems.
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The SU-X's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the VMV D3R's 123 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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