Some people are spending way more than that !Seriously, what is the market for a $900 dac in 2022/2023?
Some people are spending way more than that !Seriously, what is the market for a $900 dac in 2022/2023?
Some people are spending way more than that !
No, it isn’t a pity. When Tidal finally dumps MQA, then it will be appropriate for manufacturers to dump the tech. I’m as resentful of MQA’s scheming as everyone else, but unfortunately Tidal has acquired a considerable number of exceptional masters in their catalogue, in quite a few instances superior to Qobuz’s. In some instances Qobuz has the superior master for some of my favorite albums. Therefore I subscribe to both services and connect to them via Roon, and add the version that sounds best to me to my library—if I can’t find any reviews comparing the two.It's on official site now:
SU-10
Foshan ShuangMuSanLin electronics Co., LTD. founded in 2009 which located in Shenzhen, China. And our branch company VMV Technology(HK) Company Limited registered in HK in 2013. Our company is specialized in the audio DAC, stereo headphone amplifier, power amplifier, and with own R&D...www.smsl-audio.com
It's a pitty they still support the infamous mqa-crap.
Honestly, are dual DAC chips and power supplies really a plus for a digital device? Topping and Gustard have produced two of the best measuring DACs on the market with a single chip, utilizing all eight channels. And why do we need dual power supplies for a device that is nothing more than a computer really, that provides no amplification? Do we need two power supplies in our laptops?$900 for a dual 9038 pro dac, when those chips are now the "old model" is a bit much. The improved screen is PLUS, dual power supplies is a PLUS, dual USB inputs is a PLUS, and the improved chassis is appealing but not at this price point. Id rather they have gone for 8 channel output with DIRAC as a $200 add on.
Seriously, what is the market for a $900 dac in 2022/2023?
Yes, cats are the champions in hearing, they need really a better DAC!
When the PSU's are further apart one perceives a wider soundstage with more delicate instrument separation... didn't you know?Honestly, are dual DAC chips and power supplies really a plus for a digital device?
The music of the food box opening.What sort of music do your cats and dogs like to listen to?
I keep forgetting.When the PSU's are further apart one perceives a wider soundstage with more delicate instrument separation... didn't you know?
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Beethoven AFAIK, and of course... food.What sort of music do your cats and dogs like to listen to?
I'm planning to upgrade to SMSL SU-9n. I could right now, but have other priorities 1st: new HDD, monitor, GPU, etc.$900
Performance wise, not sure you're going to get anything more than something cheaper, anyhow. This one is even more inaudibly improved over the last inaudibly better one? Still quite happy with my SU-8, to be honest.
Beethoven AFAIK, and of course... food.
I've had the ho200/do200 combo, the only audible upgrade to that DAC was the Topping a90 amp I just got in. There's really no where to go from that DAC. If you have a Springer Spaniel who listens to dog whistle quartets, or a brown bear who watches nature documentaries, maybe they would notice an upgrade.I really like my SMSL DO200... wondering if this SU-10 blows it out of the water or is an upgrade I won't be able to hear.
Yeah... nah;I really like my SMSL DO200... wondering if this SU-10 blows it out of the water or is an upgrade I won't be able to hear.
The characteristics of the SU-10.I really like my SMSL DO200... wondering if this SU-10 blows it out of the water or is an upgrade I won't be able to hear.
Thanks and I've been struggling to comprehend why I should buy something like a Chord Dave over any SMSL. There has to be subtleties that drive people to spend $10,000+ on a DAC (other than aesthetics).I've had the ho200/do200 combo, the only audible upgrade to that DAC was the Topping a90 amp I just got in. There's really no where to go from that DAC. If you have a Springer Spaniel who listens to dog whistle quartets, or a brown bear who watches nature documentaries, maybe they would notice an upgrade.
I've hit a wall on stuff and have a Hifiman Arya coming in, upgraded from the HE-560 and it should be noticable...