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My friend is asking: What DAC would be best at or around the $250 range? He's plugging into a vintage integrated amp via RCA jacks. I'm leaning towards the SMSL D100 after reading the remote is a bit better, power supply is internal and slightly lower priced. They both seem to have similar...

I found the SINAD for the SMSL DO100 (120 dB) but I can't seem to find it for the D10. Anyone have that figure handy? Or, teach me how to fish… ? TIA

My appreciation for the feedback. Thanks all.

@samsa - I'm using my Topping D10 to connect my MacMini server to my audio system vis USB. I take advantage of the highest resolution files I can use. Either CD rips or higher resolution downloads. Putting aside the charts and graphs, do you really think that I would not hear any appreciable...

I 100% appreciate your sentiment, especially the "new toy" angle. I'll probably go with the SMSL, do an A/B comparison with my D10 and take it from there. Again, input from the masses here… opinions especially, are much appreciated.

Currently I have a first generation Topping D10 (I was an early adopter) attached to a 2011 Mac mini that has been stripped down and functions as a dedicated audio server using Audirvāna and Amazon Music "unlimited" version. I listen to vinyl more often but have come to appreciate the ease of...

My apologies in advance for this question but here goes… I currently have a D10, RCA out to RCA in on my vintage integrated amp. Is there a way to connect this DAC in a similar manner (1/4” TRS to RCA)?