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SMSL SU-9 vs D1se

WoollyGeezer

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Can anyone explain the differences between the two products?

The SU-9 is 450$ and the D1se is 300-400$ more.

They appear to have the same features and the same internal software....

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Is it only the chassis or does one have better circuitry?
 

przemnet

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Hi,

I was wondering the same.

I don't know how they compare sound wise, however I've found few differences.
  • both units have Bluetooth 5.0, but SMSL SU-9 is fully utilizing it's potential since it supports LDAC and UAT codecs while VMV D1SE does not
  • regarding internal build, SU-9 has low noise switching power supply while D1SE has a toroidal transformer
  • D1SE has I2S input while SU-9 does not have it
Which one is better? I have no idea ;-)

Looking forward,
Przemek
 
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