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SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 vs Yamaha: A-S501

Every tracked fact about the two, side by side - prices, history lows, ratings. No verdict: which one to buy is the visitor's decision, always.

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SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 Dual  CS43198 DAC & Headphone Amplifier SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 Dual CS43198 DAC & Headphone Amplifier SMSL Now ₹51,851 at ShenzhenAudio Lowest on record ₹552 on Thursday, 5th Nov, 2026 Full prices & history
Yamaha: A-S501 Integrated Amplifier - Black Yamaha: A-S501 Integrated Amplifier - Black Yamaha Now ₹60,998 at Turntable Lab Lowest on record ₹650 on Thursday, 5th Nov, 2026 Full prices & history

What is being compared

Both sides are DACs / headphone amplifiers. The rows below are the facts each store publishes for this shelf - converter chip, output power, inputs, balanced output and digital formats. A dash means the listing does not state that spec.

Spec SMSL Yamaha
DAC chip CS43198 —
Type DAC & amp combo Amplifier

Price over the last 30 days

Daily lowest price across every tracked store, from the site's own price history. The line is one product's own range - the two cards are not drawn to a shared scale.

SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 Dual CS43198 DAC & Headphone Amplifier Now ₹51,851 16% below its 30-day median Lowest on record ₹552 on Thursday, 5th Nov, 2026 In stock at 1 tracked store
Yamaha: A-S501 Integrated Amplifier - Black Now ₹60,998 1% below its 30-day median Lowest on record ₹650 on Thursday, 5th Nov, 2026 In stock at 1 tracked store
Price gap right now ₹9,147 15% of the dearer one's price.
Stores with it in stock 1 vs 1 Active stores carrying each one right now - more stores usually means easier replacement and a steadier price.

The decision, factually

Cheaper right now SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 Dual CS43198 DAC & Headphone Amplifier Lowest current price across all tracked stores - ₹51,851 vs ₹60,998.
Deepest discount ever seen SMSL x MOONDROP DHA15 Dual CS43198 DAC & Headphone Amplifier From each product's own recorded price history.

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