The FX-Audio DAC-M1 ranks #34 out of 59 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.
Brand: FX-Audio
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#34 FX-Audio DAC-M1 eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 110 dB, which is clean for nearly all listening. The maker rates it at 500 mW into 32 ohms and 96 mW into 300 ohms, enough for most headphones and many planar magnetic models. It accepts USB, optical, coaxial and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and aptX LL, with separate volume controls for the headphone jack and RCA output.
Cons: It has only a single ended 6.35 mm headphone jack, with no balanced output. Its Bluetooth lacks LDAC and AAC, which matters for iPhone users. The Khadas Tone2 Pro earns the same rating with a much cleaner measured SINAD and a balanced output.
| Released | 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Balanced Output | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD |
| DAC Chip | ESS ES9038Q2M |
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.35 mm |
| Inputs | USB-C, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Output Power (300 ohms) | 96 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 500 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Outputs | RCA |
| SINAD | 110 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Yes (separate headphone and RCA volume) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (350 g) |
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