CompareSMSL M400 vs AudioQuest DragonFly Black
SMSL M400
The SMSL M400 MQA DAC uses the newest high performing D/A chip from AKM, the AK4499. It supports MQA decoding, PCM 32bit / 768 kHz, and DSD512 Native. It supports UAT files, comes with a high-end power supply, and includes a jitter clock design. The M400 has USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth, and IIS inputs. For outputs, it has RCA and XLR capability. Finally, it comes with a remote control for ease of use from a distance.
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
Convenience and performance are no longer mutually exclusive. With DragonFly Black any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high-fidelity music player, allowing music lovers to enjoy beautiful sound wherever they go, whenever they please.
Product Specifications Comparison
Product Specifications
SMSL M400
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
- MSRP
- 860 usd
- 99 usd
Audio
SMSL M400
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
- Sample Rate
- 32 bit / 768 Hz
- 24 bit / 96 Hz
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4499EQ
- ESS 9010 32 bit with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter
Input/Output
SMSL M400
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
- Inputs
- 1x Coaxial S/PDIF
- 1x IIS
- 1x TOSLINK S/PDIF
- 1x USB-B
- 1x USB-A
- Outputs
- 2x Balanced 3-pin XLR
- 2x RCA
- 1x 3.5mm
- Wireless
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Unknown