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.
FiiO BTR5
The Fiio BTR5 is a well regarded, portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp. Not only does the BTR5 accept digital audio input via Bluetooth, but it can also work as a dedicated portable amplifier through USB-C input.
Product Specifications Comparison
Product Specifications
SMSL M400
FiiO BTR5
- MSRP
- 860 usd
- 110 usd
- Is Portable?
- Unknown
- Yes
- Mass
- Unknown
- 44 g
Audio
SMSL M400
FiiO BTR5
- Sample Rate
- 32 bit / 768 Hz
- 32 bit / 384 Hz
- Frequency Response
- Unknown
- 20 Hz - 20 Hz
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4499EQ
- Unknown
Power
SMSL M400
FiiO BTR5
- Connector
- Unknown
- 1x USB-C
Battery
SMSL M400
FiiO BTR5
- Batteries
- Unknown
- 0.55 Ah9 hours
Input/Output
SMSL M400
FiiO BTR5
- Inputs
- 1x Coaxial S/PDIF
- 1x IIS
- 1x TOSLINK S/PDIF
- 1x USB-B
- 1x USB-C
- Outputs
- 2x Balanced 3-pin XLR
- 2x RCA
- 1x 3.5mm
- 1x Balanced 2.5mm
- Wireless
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Unknown
- Bluetooth Codecs
- Unknown
- AAC
- aptX
- aptX HD
- aptX LL
- LDAC
- SBC