RightMark Audio Analyzer
For RightMark's audio quality tests, I used a Terratec DMX 6fire 24/96 and an extra-short audio cable for recording. Analog output ports were used on all systems. To keep things simple, I've translated RightMark's word-based quality scale to numbers. Higher scores reflect better audio quality, and the scale tops out at 6, which corresponds to an "Excellent" rating.

The Entertainer's performance in RightMark's quality tests is mixed, but not stellar. Using the Wolfson DAC yields better total harmonic distortion (THD), but higher noise levels. Let's take a closer look at what's behind these RightMark scores.