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    SMSL D1 - ROHM DAC for everyone

    SMSL has introduced the new D1, a Volks ROHM DAC with the BD34352EKV for a retail price of approximately €/$ 89. Already available to order from HiFi-Express. Adopt a piece of ROHM new BD34352EKV,and carefullytuned to make its THD + N reached 0.00038% XMOS XU-316 program support to32bit768kHz...
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    Seeking Advice for a Amp/DAC stack [Budget $500]

    I'm relatively new into HiFi but I recently bought some new IEMs (MOONDROP DUSK 3) and I also have a set of speakers that I plan on upgrading, and I plan on experimenting with Closed/Open back headphones after I get a proper stack. Currently this is all at a desk setup that I stream through, so...
  3. mcdn

    M-Track Solo budget audio interface review

    This is a review and measurements of the M-Audio M-Track Solo audio interface. It is very much a budget offering, costing around $40 on Amazon US. I bought it for myself as a cheap interface for my bass guitar, but as you'll see from the results it can't do that job. On the other hand it is...
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    Gustard r26. best way to connect

    if anyone could help, whats the best way to connect gustard r26 to my pioneer receiver vsx-1131. Also can i connect my mac or iphone to R26 via cable to stream music directly? Or best way to stream music with R26. I’ve apple music. Thank you all for looking and for your valuable inputs.
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    FS/US: SMSL C200 DAC

    Hey community, Selling the last item from my previous desktop setup. Purchased Nov 2023, smoke free home. Includes remote, Bluetooth antenna, power, coax cable, and optical cable. Perfect condition, fully functional. I don’t believe I have the original packaging. Looking for $180 (shipping...
  6. snazy514

    Wiim Amp Pro buzzing noise with HDMI and one speaker connector too short?

    I just received my Wiim amp Pro and after hooking everything up I unfortunately noticed three problems. 1. a very annoying buzzing sound when the HDMI cable is plugged in 2. If the HDMI is connected to my TV (Which I also use as a 3rd monitor in this setup) I suddenly have a gigantic input lag...
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    PC pcie soundcard

    Hi, im actually using an Asus xonar essence STX (pcie versione) and i thinking about changing it, but im a bit concerc about "is actually worth?" The STX work well on the hardware side, a little bit less on the drivers side (actually using UniXonar), the audio seems to be good (expect the times...
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    DAC and headphone amp with volume control for my desk

    Hi everyone. I think I am looking for a combination DAC and headphone amp. I'm starting to geek out on my sound systems at my desks at home and at work. At work I primarily listen on a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4s. The noise reduction does a great job on the constant air handler rumble at my desk. I...
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    Suggestions on this Audio setups

    I am a complete newbie to audio systems, came to below options after searching here and there for 2-3 days. 1) Wiim Ultra => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62. 2) Fosi Audio ZD3 => 2 * Fosi Audio V3 Mono => Elac dbr62 3) Wiim Amp Pro => Elac dbr62 I am not sure whether these devices are...
  10. Danks

    which topping dac/amp is "safe" to buy?

    Hey there, i read to much about faulty units , still want to purchase a topping (combo?) for cans (Arya Organic) and monitors (Genelec 8331) which combo would you recommend that doesn't explode? I actually orderd a JDS Labs Element IV but was scared that it would not as linear as the topping...
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    Questions on playing from Android to Hifiman Sundara via DAC

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Android 14) and two DACs (MEIZU Hifi Pro and MOONDROP Dawn Pro) and I just picked up the Hifiman Sundara headphones. I can play local files with USB Audio Player Pro and it works fine with the phone-DAC-headphone setup. However, if I want to stream files over my...
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    Codec ADC/DAC latency

    What's a typical value for the latency associated with a codec latency? I am looking at the Wolfson WM8960. Could it be responsible for ~1ms of loopback latency when using a very small buffer size (2 samples)?
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    SOLD FS/US: Topping D50 III DAC & A50 III Headphone Amp - $299

    Selling a lightly used Topping D50 III DAC and A50 III amp. Less than 4 months old. The DAC has Dual Sabre ES9039Q2M chips and 10 band PEQ. Both units have been updated to latest firmware. These come in the original boxes with everything they shipped with from the manufacturer. I am the original...
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    New vs vintage power amplifier

    Brand new monolith by monoprice 2 * 200 vs vintage rotel, ps audio or nad. Which one should i get? I found older ps audio 200c, rotel rb 993, nad c272, bryston 4b for around $500 canadian on marketplace or should i go for brand new monolith or if vintage which one of the above would be a...
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    Headphone DAC+Amp Combo - Audio Engineer

    Hey All Just wanted to make sure I am on the right track here. I am an audio engineer, primarily doing live mixes at a fixed venue where the mixing console is in a pretty sub optimal position to mix from accurately, my process has been sound check in the room to confirm and then monitor the...
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    Apple DAC (lightning) or Audiocular D10 ?

    I want a DAC for my IPhone should I go for Apple DAC (lightning) or Audiocular D10 I’m using a ATH M30x headphones
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    FS/US: Geshelli Labs JNOG3 (J3 Pro) DAC w/Amanero USB Card

    Auction listing, starting at $350, with $550 BIN. Charcoal aluminum casing, smoked plexiglass front and rear panels. Unit included Amanero USB input card and basic TI OPA1656 op-amps. Will ship anywhere in the US, and eBay can facilitate shipping outside of the US. Link here to auction...
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    TempoTec Sonata BHD (non pro) volume control issues under Windows 10

    Hi there! I was wondering if someone else has experienced this issue with this Dongle/dac: I can't control the volume properly/gradually with Windows 10. It's either 100% volume (starting at 2% and higher) or 0% (at 0%). I'm a bit disappointed since I also own the BHD pro version and it doesn't...
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    DAC for Gaming with low impedance Headphones (IEM)

    Hello there, I’m inquiring if there is a really good combination DAC/or special Chips (f.g. ES9038Q2M, CS43131) for optimal separation, directional audio, and soundstage, especially for (professional) gaming purposes. I’ve heard that the Dragonfly Cobalt/Black is a good choice for gaming with...
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    Power amplifier recommendations.

    Hello I am looking for a power amplifier atleast 200 wpc 8 ohms. There is two i really like Topping B200 and monolith by monoprice. Am i going into the right direction here ? Which one of these two is better or is there any better recommendations? Thank you for replying. Really appreciate...
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