PO100 PRO MQA DDC XMOS USB DAC with I2S/optical/Coax outputs vs HDMI 2.1 Audio Extractor with Optical & 3.5mm Output
Overall winner: PO100 PRO MQA DDC XMOS USB DAC with I2S/optical/Coax outputs
Key Differences
AOSHIDA PO100 PRO (B0BLYVZCV5) is a USB DAC with XMOS XU316 and multiple digital outputs (I2S/optical/coax) supporting up to 32bit/768kHz PCM, while the iArkPower HDMI 2.1 extractor (B0F63LN48M) pulls audio from HDMI and provides optical and 3.5mm outputs for TVs and soundbars. Pick AOSHIDA if you need high-resolution USB-to-digital conversion and versatile digital outputs; pick iArkPower if your goal is extracting audio from HDMI sources to optical or analog 3.5mm outputs
PO100 PRO MQA DDC XMOS USB DAC with I2S/optical/Coax outputs
Compact USB DAC/renderer with XMOS XU316 and multiple digital outputs. Delivers PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and supports DSD native/DOP64. One customer notes successful MQA decoding and solid build quality
Pros
- XMOS XU316 design
- multiple digital outputs
- supports high-res PCM up to 32bit/768kHz
- DSD native and DOP64 support
Cons
- mixed feedback on digital-to-analog conversion capability
- mixed reviews on USB power usage
HDMI 2.1 Audio Extractor with Optical & 3.5mm Output
HDMI 2.1 audio extractor isolates audio from HDMI sources to optical (SPDIF), 3.5mm AUX, or both. Enables flexible setups with external receivers, amplifiers, or soundbars. customer insight: mixed signals present none
Pros
- extracts audio from HDMI signal
- outputs via optical and 3.5mm
- supports external receivers and soundbars
- works with 4K120Hz sources
Cons
- customer insights: text: None
- no explicit mention of Dolby Vision/Atmos support in outputs
- no included price or availability details
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | AOSHIDA |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | AOSHIDA |
| User Reviews | AOSHIDA |