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The DSD playback IMO is a bit of a disappointment considering the PCM results if DSD is important for you. ''' AKM DACs like the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition typically look very good maintaining low noise level with DSD playback. While I have not had the chance to try one out, it might not...

According to https://archimago.blogspot.com/2021/10/measurements-review-topping-d90se-dac.html D90SE has an issue with DSD because of ESS DAC. Can anyone confirm this?

Why does Topping sell its own linear power supply P50 if switching regulators are good enough? Sales strategy?

D90SE uses a switching power supply. Does it have a negative impact on sound quality?

What about the sound quality comparison between NUC + DAC and dedicated audio streamer + DAC? I read the latter is far more superior than the former.

According to Amirm’s review D90SE is better than Element X2 DAC. What about the comparison between Element S and the digital part in Element X2? Element S is newer than Element X2 but can we conclude Element S is at least so good as the digital part in Element X2?

Hi, I’m reading a Topping D90SE DAC Review at: https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/topping-d90se-dac-review/. It seems the author rewards Matrix Element X as the best device: „comparing it with its predecessor and also with my own Matrix Audio Element X…which by the way, was never beaten at its...

Can a streamer access this USB SSD just like a conventional NAS? How much power does it consume when not in use?

I’m thinking of a precise requirement: 4TB noise free NAS. Do you recommend 2.5", 3.5" or SSD concerning performance/cost relationship?

Oh, I forgot to mention it should be fanless so that it can be put in the same listening room.

Hi, are there any mature SSD based NAS solutions on the market? Can this become the mainstream in the future

Yes, I'm talking about bookshelf speakers.

Hi, generally speaking, a room shall have more diffusors than absorbers for a better acoustic quality. What about a tiny room smaller than 6m^2? Is absorbing more important because echoes are more serious?

Hi, does anyone have experience with Hxmelody HX600: https://www.thanksbuyer.com/hxmelody-hx600-silver-digital-streaming-player-digital-music-streamer-without-decoding-chip-85780. Is this comparable with Matrix Element S: https://www.matrix-digi.com/product/90/element_S?

To conclude your threads: DACs shall be neutral and transparent. What about filters implemented in DACs? Filters bring distortion, right?

Hi, I notice nearly all the DAC reviews by Amirm are objective including characteristic curves and parameters, but there are very few hearing experiences. Where can I find such reviews on SMSL and Topping DACs?

Thank you. I suppose this jitter attenuation is implemented in most modern DACs. I just have a question to the comparison of Figure 21 with F.19 and F.20. It states on page 14: Notice that the 5 kHz sidebands are attenuated compared with Figure 19, and the higher-frequency components resulting...

Hi, On page 13 of this document http://www.audiophilleo.com/zh_hk/docs/Dunn-AP-tn23.pdf a term “jitter attenuation” can be found. Is it a technique on the DAC?

I suspect in most cases Ethernet is as good as USB but what happens if a movie is transferred at the same time? Does the streamer have a buffer for Ethernet data?

How about HX600: https://www.thanksbuyer.com/hxmelody-hx600-silver-digital-streaming-player-digital-music-streamer-without-decoding-chip-85780? This streamer has AES for DoP and fulfulls all your requirements.