DAC6e vs Gold Note DS-1000 MKII
The DS-1000 MKII's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DAC6e's 2.5V RMS, its output impedance 50Ω against 150Ω, and its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share dsd support (DSD256).
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The EMM Labs DAC6e is a legacy high-end DAC that features a single-stage, fully discrete Class-A output stage, Meitner Digital Audio Translator (MDAT) processing, MDAC discrete dual-differential D-to-A conversion, and MFAST signal acquisition. It offers two XLR inputs, four RCA inputs, one RCA recording loop, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo outputs, AES/EBU and TOSLINK digital inputs, RS-232 control, and infrared remote control. It was factory set for 100V, 115V, or 230V operation, consumes up to 45W, and is available in silver or black.
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The DS-1000 MKII's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DAC6e's 2.5V RMS, its output impedance 50Ω against 150Ω, and its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share dsd support (DSD256).
The MDA200's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DAC6e's 2.5V RMS, its output impedance 100Ω against 150Ω, its dsd support DSD512 against DSD256, and its weight 12.7 kg (28 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs).
The VRDS-701's output impedance is 180Ω against the DAC6e's 150Ω, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 10.1 kg (22 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share dsd support (DSD256).
The Halo HINT 6's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the DAC6e's 2.5V RMS, its output impedance 100Ω against 150Ω, and its weight 15 kg (33 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share dsd support (DSD256).
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