Amethyst vs Empirical Audio Overdrive SX
The Overdrive SX's signal-to-noise is 106 dB against the Amethyst's 118 dB and its output impedance 40Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Trinnov Audio Amethyst is a high-end stereo preamplifier / digital hub that combines analog and digital switching, a built-in network renderer, Trinnov room/speaker correction, phono stage functionality, DAC/ADC conversion, and flexible crossover/bass-management features. Trinnov states that the Amethyst remains available and is part of its current consumer range.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
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The Overdrive SX's signal-to-noise is 106 dB against the Amethyst's 118 dB and its output impedance 40Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The C2800's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Amethyst's 118 dB and its output impedance 200Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The Astra's signal-to-noise is 117 dB against the Amethyst's 118 dB and its output impedance 0.004Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The NuVista's bit depth is 32-bit against the Amethyst's 24-bit, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 118 dB, and its output impedance 50Ω against 100Ω. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
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