D90 SE vs SMSL RAW Pro-DAC1
The RAW Pro-DAC1's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the D90 SE's 134 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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The Topping D90SE is a high-performance balanced DAC designed as a successor to the original D90, utilizing the advanced ESS SABRE ES9038PRO 8-channel DAC chip with parallel channel configuration for superior audio quality. It incorporates a 2nd-gen 16-core XMOS XU216 USB processor for bit-perfect high-resolution decoding, including PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512 (USB/I2S) or DSD1024 (I2S), and full MQA decoding across multiple inputs. Key features include ultra-low distortion and noise floor, selectable preamp mode with volume control via remote or front panel, dual output voltage modes (4V/5V), and versatile connectivity with USB, Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD, etc.), Optical, Coaxial, AES/EBU, and I2S inputs, plus simultaneous RCA and XLR outputs. It employs a switching power supply with high-performance isolation transformers for clean power delivery. The unit supports fixed or variable output, auto standby, and FIR filter options. Note: This model has been discontinued and replaced by newer versions like D90 III.
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The RAW Pro-DAC1's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the D90 SE's 134 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
The VMV D1se's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the D90 SE's 134 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
The SU9 Pro's bit depth is 24-bit against the D90 SE's 32-bit. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz), signal-to-noise (134 dB), and thd (0.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The DacMagic 200M's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the D90 SE's 134 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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