Medus vs Helixir Audio HRDDAC
The HRDDAC's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the Medus's 132 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 27.0V RMS, and its depth 290 mm against 300 mm. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Medus DAC is a zero-compromise device, offering exceptional performance with its 32-bit DAC chip that up-samples input signals to about 1.5 MHz. It uses four D/A conversion channels per audio channel, ensuring high-quality audio reproduction. The DAC handles PCM and DSD signals, with sampling frequencies up to 192 kHz. It features a discrete Class A output stage and is designed to minimize digital noise and channel crosstalk.
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