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  1. J

    What to switch first: DAC vs Amp?

    Hi All, Hope somebody can help me with the dilemma I have last a couple of weeks. First of all let me list my gear: FiiO K3(new) only as DAC Monolith Liquid Spark Fostex T60Rp, Philips Fidelio L2, FiiO FH1s I'm pretty happy with setup, but thinking about switching my Fiio K3 with something...
  2. Y

    Used Topping DX7s or New Topping EX5?

    Hi everyone! I need your help with selecting proper audio equipment. I can buy used DX7s for $265. Is it worth buying them now? I currently use Aune X1s 10th and need balanced outputs for active monitors (Kali Audio LP-6 v2) and a collection of headphones and IEMs. I'm also struggling between...
  3. momonone

    Mogami usb cable?

    Hi all, want to ask which of the Mogami cable best for usb cable (DAC)?
  4. S

    Help! problems with my dac Topping

    Hello I recently published a post saying what dac to buy for 100 dollars and among the dacs was the Topping D10s and they recommended me to buy it to combine it with my smsl sp200 amplifier. Now the Topping D10s dac from Amazon finally arrived in my country and I used it and it worked but I...
  5. Matias

    ESS ES9039PRO and ES9027PRO announced

    New flagship DAC from ESS announced, now with MQA supported variants... "The ES9039MPRO & ES9039PRO provide 8 channels of Flagship ultra-low noise digital conversion with a dynamic range (DNR) of +132dB, -122dB THD+N per channel and +140B DNR in mono mode. The ES9027MPRO & ES9027PRO also...
  6. J

    Dongle DAC not requiring driver on Windows 10

    Hi all, two questions here - I'm after a DAC/amp which can run my DCA Aeon Closed RT's from my work computer, unfortunately IT will not permit any drivers to be installed. Alternatively if I can run it from my Samsung phone whilst simultaneously charging that would be fine. I see you can...
  7. Matias

    RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE

    More power and 4.4 mm Pentacon, yay! https://www.gearnews.com/superbooth-2022-new-rme-adi-2-4-pro-se-dac-interface-spotted/
  8. Alou

    F/S: Topping D10 black + VanDamme Pro silver OFC custom cables for Sale

    Hello for sale is a Topping D10 black used for a secondary setup in my office ,limited use. All papers ,box ,USB cable are intact. Also a pair of VanDamme Pro silver OFC plated custom cables 0.75m just right to connect to amp or preamp. (a 30 Euros value). Sale Price is 60 euros PP fees included...
  9. J

    DAC Support for Older Versions of OS X Running iTunes 9.2.1

    Dear All I have only recently stumbled over the need for a DAC for my laptops. But, I only have old laptops, so what kind of DAC support exists for my older Macs? My constraints are: 1.) I am still running iTunes 9.2.1 on all my Macs 2.) Almost all music has been encoded in native CD-Audio...
  10. S

    which to choose? DAC Desktop or DAC Dongle?

    Hi Before commenting on my problem or my doubt, I must first say that my budget for what I am looking for is a maximum of 100 dollars. because i bought a smsl sp200 amplifier and i need a good DAC to match it for my hifiman sundara headphones. and i want a DAC that will match my smsl sp200 well...
  11. R

    Inexpensive DAC only recommendation (with remote-controllable volume and bluetooth)

    Hi. I'm currently using a Fiio E10 as a DAC as my sole source to my power amp. I stream music from my Chromebook or Mac via USB to the DAC. I would like to cut the cord and use bluetooth instead of the USB. It would also be extremely convenient to have a remote where I could control volume...
  12. J

    M2Tech Young MkIII Opinion and discuss

    Hello good morning, How everyone? I have earmen Tradutto, and I am seeing this Dac M2Tech Young MkIII with some good reviews, I want to invest a new dac, maybe to listing some differences between them. Does anyone have any additional thoughts on this dac (soundstage, bass low end, and...
  13. C

    Best DAC to use with Topping L30

    I am pretty confused about which DAC to buy for my Topping L30 amp. My only requirements are that it is as good as possible, has to be available in Europe, and it has to cost under $250. Is gonna be used with my Hifiman Sundara's.
  14. S

    Topping D30Pro switched ON with Error "Err.2"

    Hello, When switched ON, my D30Pro's screen is displaying "Err.2" "Er.2" and freeze in this state. It is no longer usable at all. I tested to unplug every thing (except the power cable of course), but the error remains. Any thought ? I opened this new thread because I found that the other...
  15. A

    Considering changing my Emm Labs DAC2 to SMSL SU-9(n).

    Hi, I'm pretty new to the forum but I'm following Amir on Youtube from quite a few months and I really appreciate the work he's doing bringing facts to us people. Looking at the reviews of some DACs on this forum, I was wondering if buying the SMSL SU-9 (or the 9n version) would be an upgrade...
  16. RandomEar

    The future of consumer DACs - What would YOU like to see the most?

    In recent review threads, I've got the impression that the latest offerings in the DAC & DAC + HP amp category have gotten a bit boring in the technical sense: Most measure exceptionally well, with very few or minor flaws - apart from the occasional trainwreck, which we shall disregard for the...
  17. B

    Anyone heard these DACs?

    Hello, I would like to purchase this usb DAC: usb dac CS43131 link: (might be deleted?)...
  18. D

    SOLD!!!: SMSL M400 for sale

    You've read Amir's review of this DAC, measures in the top 4 of all that he's tested to date, so I won't wax poetic. It's in excellent, barely used condition, with factory packaging and everything as originally sold, including mic, manual, set up guides, etc. I bought this to stick my toe into...
  19. C

    Looking to buy my first DAC

    Edit: Deleted the part with Topping D10 balanced. I just got the Topping L30 which I really enjoy. I was wondering if there is an audible difference between my ASUS b350-f gaming motherboard DAC and a decent DAC. I also want to know how to connect them together? I only own an RCA to RCA. My max...
  20. heepman

    Audiolab 8300CDQ as DAC and analogue balanced preamp

    Hello, I'm going to simplify my current system, which is built around a laptop with an external audio interface plus lots of different other audio sources and gear (both digital and analogue) - this all is a complete chaos. It looks, like ideally, I would like to get a DAC with extra analogue...
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