WDS-1 vs Musical Fidelity M3scd
The M3scd's signal-to-noise is 117 dB against the WDS-1's 120 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,439
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About the WDS-1
The Woo Audio WDS-1 Reference DAC is a high-end digital-to-analog converter designed for serious music listeners and computer or disc-based digital audio systems. It supports asynchronous USB 2.0, coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU inputs, includes selectable Sharp and Slow digital filters, and features a digital volume control that can drive a power amplifier directly without a preamp. Woo Audio states that the WDS-1 is designed and handcrafted in New York, USA, and uses separate power supplies for its digital and analog circuitry.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Texas Instruments PCM1795
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.2V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.4V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, Coaxial RCA S/PDIF, Optical TOSLINK, AES/EBU XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA unbalanced, XLR balanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 230 × 84 × 320 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.08 kg (9 lbs)
- Available Colors
- anodized aluminum
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions