Lynx Hilo vs Bel Canto Design DAC 3.5mkII
The DAC 3.5mkII's weight is 6.35 kg (14 lbs) against the Lynx Hilo's 3.06 kg (7 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and width (216 mm).
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Lynx Hilo
Lynx Studio TechnologyDigitalDACsHeadphone AmplifiersAll-in-One SystemsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Lynx Hilo
The Lynx Hilo is engineered as an all-in-one device, providing mastering-quality 24-bit/192 kHz analog to digital conversion and up to six channels of digital to analog conversion. It features a secondary monitor output and a world-class independent headphone amplifier. The device is compact, lightweight, and portable, making it suitable for studio, field, or home theater use. It includes a variety of digital I/O options such as stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and ADAT, along with a 32-channel digital mixer for flexible routing. The Hilo can be powered by standard AC or remotely with DC battery packs, making it versatile for different recording environments.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT
- Analog Outputs
- Main, Monitor, Headphone
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 216 × 83 × 254 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.06 kg (7 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions