The Schiit Syn ranks #54 out of 61 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Schiit
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#54 Schiit Syn: $399 Schiit $399 eBay
Pros: Unique analog surround-sound processor combining USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and discrete 5.1 pre-outs without digital latency or DSP licensing restrictions.
Cons: Audio Science Review measured an 87 dB SINAD, falling well short of modern transparent DACs due to noise and distortion in its discrete matrix circuitry.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| DAC Chip | ES9018K2M |
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Dimensions | 9” x 6” x 2” (229 x 152 x 51 mm) |
| Headphone Outputs | 1/4-inch (6.35mm) |
| Inputs | USB, optical, RCA analog |
| Output Power (300 ohms) | 200 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 1500 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Outputs | 1/4-inch headphone, Main RCA, Surround RCA, Center RCA, Subwoofer RCA |
| SINAD | 87 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Analog potentiometer |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
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