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Hi everyone, I’m quite new to Hi-Fi and could really use some help choosing my first “proper” amplifier. So I’m reaching out to you knowledgeable folks and hoping you can guide me! I recently bought a pair of used System Audio (Pandion 2) speakers, and I’m now looking for a used or new...

Hi I'm selling a Wiim Amp Pro connected amplifier and a calibrated Dayton Audio IMM-6C microphone, both in like-new condition and under warranty. Purchased from Audiophonics. The Wiim Amp Pro's reputation speaks for itself; see the full review on Audio Science Review. Amplifier based on a...

Im new here and forgive me if this isn't posted into the right category... context: i have saved a bit of cash and am investing it all into a good headphone setup for mixing and producing music. (Trap, RnB, Orchestral) i picked Fiio JT7 to be the can of choice and found a used AMP for it...

Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a small project where I need to handle multiple analog signals and route them into a DAC setup for testing and comparison. The idea is to switch between different analog inputs (sensors / signal sources) and feed them into a single processing chain. To...

Hello all! I would like some advice, I am awaiting delivery on a pair of Martinlogan ESL X speakers, I currently do not have an amp,dac,pre-amp for them. After doing a lot of reading on this forum I have decided on a pair of Topping B200s as my power amps. I'd like some advice on whether to...

Greetings users! I would like to choose a dongle DAC to use for movies and music on desktop, and use it portably to get into iems which I've already chosen, I'll take the Crinacle zero 2 7hz and if I don't like them I'll upgrade to Kefine Quatio. Sidenote regarding my sound preference, right now...

Hello everyone, my first review post here. Hope you'll like it. This is detailed measurements of Snowsky Retro Nano bluetooth reciever that can also work as a USB DAC. It was sent to me by one of my friends. It costs about $60 US dollars. The battery is replaceable, which is awesome since...

The more I read, the less I seem to know, if everyone's opinion is equally valid, and since you guys are never shy of an opinion... I currently have an old DVD player I use to transport CD signal to a nice DAC. (SMSL RAW Pro DAC1) via coaxial. Sounds ok, but is starting to make squeaking...

I have an old Auralic G1 and a smsl su10. I am not getting the clarity I was hoping for. I do try to explain it is the imaging and separation of instruments that seem to be a problem. On acoustic tracks were it is just one or two instruments it is fine but when an ensemble of musicians play the...

Apparently Fender has acquired Presonus and is launching some Fender-branded USB interfaces: They look nice and they have some pretty good converters that perform well but... no gain on the guitar inputs. Why Fender...? Why? :facepalm:

Hi everyone. Looking for a DAC (I dont use headphones) with two coaxial inputs, and based on reviews, have narrowed things down to the SMSL RAW-MDA 1 DAC and Topping DX3 Pro +. Both review well in this forum, and I can get either for about the same price. I'm connecting a streamer (coax), and...

The Channel "AP Mastering" has done a slightly unusual blind test of a DAC last year. In essence, he claims that all well designed DACs are audibly transparent and transparent devices can't be differentiated by listening. He then proceeds to record some music via his studio DAC using his ADC and...

I’m currently using a Topping DX1, but I’m looking for a DAC/amp for the ROG Kithara. Is the EPZ TP-35 Pro a good option, or would you recommend something else?

Hello everyone, I’ve just bought a Mini300 for my Diamond 12.1i desktop near field setup, does the balanced D10 pair well with this amplifier? I was considering a balanced DAC to help eliminate noise caused by the GPU under load or when moving the mouse. Thank you.

Hello everyone, I’d appreciate some advice from people with more experience in home audio systems. My current setup: Speakers: Polk Audio Reserve R700 Amplifier: SMSL RAW-HA1 DSP / Room correction: miniDSP Open-DRC Di Sources: TV + Apple TV, SMSL PO100PRO (Usb interface) + Android phone with...

Differences between the PS200 and PS200pro Appearance Measurements in RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA) at 1.7Vrms 500mV multitone measurements in REW Jitter Test in REW IMD test CCIF in REW THD 2Vrms with ADC sensitivity of 2.7Vrms Video Review

I am using SMSL RAW DAC1 as a main DAC in my system (Dali Opticon 6 mk2 speakers, Advance Paris A10 Classic amp, Wiim Pro streamer with LPS). I wanted to update the power supply inside my DAC as I investigated that in more pricier models there are AC/DC converters from brands like Mean Well...

First off let me open with, Im a complete idiot, and a nutter. I am trying to use a Pi as a new Radio for my car. I have tried following the tutorial here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/rpi-camilladsp-tutorial.29656/page-136 and here...

Hi! Need your help. Trying to find a dac for my arcam avr 300 + ae radiance 1. Already tried fiio k13 r2r (garbage), aune x8 with different op amps including burson v7 (maybe it'd be ok for another system, but with my it lacks bass, texture and resolution), audio alchemy dac-in-the-box (more...

I’m looking to connect my CD transport to my DAC using the I2S ports instead of coaxial and want to make sure I’m doing this correctly. I have the following gear: SMSL PL200T CD Transport SMSL D400 Pro DAC Both units have I2S and the manuals show a specific I2S pinout (see photo attached from...