Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
SMSL RAW-MDA 1 is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier costing $280. This is my review. Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com
Use these affiliate links if you want to help the channel:
Buy on Apos: https://apos.audio/products/smsl-raw-mda-1-dac-amp?sca_ref=617093.bUp6b3tmN9
Support the channel via Patreon (BIG thanks to current patrons!): patreon.com/iiwireviews
Follow me on Instagram for behind the scene stuff: instagram.com/srba_iiwi
00:00 Intro
00:13 About SMSL RAW-MDA 1
03:03 Sound (Line-Out)
05:47 vs SMSL D6S and Topping D50 III
08:02 Sound (Headphone Out)
09:44 vs SMSL C200
11:12 vs Topping DX3 Pro+
11:48 vs Topping D50 III and A50 III stack
14:48 Conclusion
Test setup
Streamers:
Eversolo DMP-A8 - amzn.to/4cMTMMM
Allo DigiOne Signature (with GentooPlayer and Diretta protocol)
DACs:
LAIV Harmony DAC - https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac
Lampucera DIY - youtu.be/1Hkb1r3xRv0
Gustard R26 DAC - bit.ly/3XLyNCF
Preamps:
Acoustic Invader Fulcrum - youtu.be/stsbclVgghQ
Ladder Bach - bit.ly/3FaqSYm
Amps:
2 x Acoustic Invader (IcePower 1200) - acousticinvader.com
Topping PA7 Plus - https://apos.audio/products/topping-pa7-pa7plus-amplifier?sca_ref=617093.bUp6b3tmN9
Speakers:
Spirit Wind - youtu.be/_9uFO_qozDk
CSS Criton 1TD-X – css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-Criton-1TD-X-Kit-Pair-p221163830
KEF LS50 - amzn.to/3W9Os0y
Head-Fi test setup:
Aune S17 Pro: amzn.to/3u2O6gu
xDuoo XD05 Pro: https://shorturl.at/stJRT
Verum 1: verum-audio.com/store
Goldplanar GL2000: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkWKVXb
AKG K702: amzn.to/3TSlnUF
#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo
SMSL RAW-MDA 1 is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier costing $280. This is my review. Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com
Use these affiliate links if you want to help the channel:
Buy on Apos: https://apos.audio/products/smsl-raw-mda-1-dac-amp?sca_ref=617093.bUp6b3tmN9
Support the channel via Patreon (BIG thanks to current patrons!): patreon.com/iiwireviews
Follow me on Instagram for behind the scene stuff: instagram.com/srba_iiwi
00:00 Intro
00:13 About SMSL RAW-MDA 1
03:03 Sound (Line-Out)
05:47 vs SMSL D6S and Topping D50 III
08:02 Sound (Headphone Out)
09:44 vs SMSL C200
11:12 vs Topping DX3 Pro+
11:48 vs Topping D50 III and A50 III stack
14:48 Conclusion
Test setup
Streamers:
Eversolo DMP-A8 - amzn.to/4cMTMMM
Allo DigiOne Signature (with GentooPlayer and Diretta protocol)
DACs:
LAIV Harmony DAC - https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac
Lampucera DIY - youtu.be/1Hkb1r3xRv0
Gustard R26 DAC - bit.ly/3XLyNCF
Preamps:
Acoustic Invader Fulcrum - youtu.be/stsbclVgghQ
Ladder Bach - bit.ly/3FaqSYm
Amps:
2 x Acoustic Invader (IcePower 1200) - acousticinvader.com
Topping PA7 Plus - https://apos.audio/products/topping-pa7-pa7plus-amplifier?sca_ref=617093.bUp6b3tmN9
Speakers:
Spirit Wind - youtu.be/_9uFO_qozDk
CSS Criton 1TD-X – css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-Criton-1TD-X-Kit-Pair-p221163830
KEF LS50 - amzn.to/3W9Os0y
Head-Fi test setup:
Aune S17 Pro: amzn.to/3u2O6gu
xDuoo XD05 Pro: https://shorturl.at/stJRT
Verum 1: verum-audio.com/store
Goldplanar GL2000: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkWKVXb
AKG K702: amzn.to/3TSlnUF
#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo
