TUBE mini/ vs Marantz HD-DAC1
The HD-DAC1's power @ 8ω is 0.8W against the TUBE mini/'s 1W, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 384 kHz, and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 100 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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AmplifiersHeadphone AmplifiersDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$425
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the TUBE mini/
Woo Audio TUBE mini is a compact vacuum-tube headphone amplifier and DAC designed for portable use with full-size headphones. It combines two vacuum tubes with Woo Audio’s Mighty-Drive balanced amplification architecture and an internal ESS SABRE DAC for high-resolution playback. Woo Audio says it was introduced in July 2023, designed and assembled in New York, USA, and built for plug-and-play use with computers and mobile devices.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS SABRE
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 100 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Outputs
- 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn, 3.5mm single-ended
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 107 × 35 × 7 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.049 kg (0 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver, blue, red
Key Specifications
Power: 1W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions