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Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase a new DAC and AMP (or an all-in-one). I'm mainly using this with Hifiman Arya Stealth and Beyerdynamic DT1990 but also have Sennheiser HD6XX and some IEMs as well (Sennheiser IE300 and Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite). I currently have a 6 year old Burson Play...

Hi folks I have owned a Marantz CD63 MkII KI Signature CD Player for many years…it’s still working perfectly with zero issues, but I’m wanting something better and more modern..and to be able to play FLAC files via USB I have a buyer for my old CD63 next week for £220 cash! I was going to put...

Minimally used Topping D90SE. Updated to the latest firmware. I have swapped to active monitors to downsize equipment, so I no longer use the D90SE. Comes with all original accessories and the upgraded RC-22 Remote. I used to be quite active on r/hardwareswap on Reddit as u/91egt, with 11...

Hi everyone! Just had a quick question for ya'll. Would the new Solo have enough juice to handle a pair of Neumann KH 80's? I wasn't sure if it would be better to possibly go with the Audient iD4 MKii instead. I'm currently only planning on using the interface for my headphones and the...

So, we all know about the AKM fire destroying a significant part of the semiconductor industry for more than a year. This factory obviously made more than just our beloved AKM DACs. The reason why we didn’t see these chips simply made by other foundries is that these chips are predominantly...

Many of us are fascinated by the idea that we can process audio signals precisely and flexibly in the digital domain. Currently, there are numerous options available in the market, including popular offerings like MiniDSP and FusionAMP, each with their unique aspects. People have also brewed...

After reviewing the ASR data, I've noticed that the SMSL SU-1 DAC boasts a SINAD rating of 116, while the WIIM Pro Plus streamer comes in slightly lower at 111.6. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/smsl-su-1-stereo-dac-review.44029/...

At the moment I'm using the SMSL A300's internal DAC and it sounds relatively good after all, pairing with the notebook is practical on days where I just want to turn on and play, but Windows 10 is recognizing it as a headset instead of speakers (which would be correct), I notice that there is a...

From 2013 onward, I began a systematic survey of FFT measurements published by some German Hi-Fi magazines. Those magazines belong to a publisher which runs its own laboratory, thus ensuring consistency in the measurement method. At that time, I was driven by sheer curiosity. My goal was to...

Or maybe I should have named this thread "fixed vs DIR block" clock, but my question is which is the technically superior option to select? On my SMSL D1, there are options for Async ("Master Clock fixed to 100Mhz") and Sync ("Master Clock comes from the DIR block" on the dac chip). With one...

Hi Audiosciencereview, My setup is structured as followed: Samsung TV outputting S/PDIF to a Bluesound Node 2. Bluesound Node 2 outputting RCA analog to Arendal subwoofer. Bluesound Node 2 outputting S/PDIF to Topping E30 II. Topping E30 II outputting line out to NAD C352 Amplifier. With this...

Hi, Background I use AVR (Denon x1700H) to power my 2.1 Stereo system. I'm happy with the result after the Audyssey room correction the AVR provided. The sources are Smart TV connecting via toslink and a turntable mixer connecting to AVR analogue input. I'm looking for a 2.1 system upgrade. I...

I've got the DX7 Pro+ and it has occasional crackle problems in the left channel. Does anyone else leave their DACs on all the time? If I turn off the DAC at the back and turn it back on the problem clears up and if I switch the XLR outputs I get the crackles in the other speaker. I also get...

Hi, I want to buy an Integrated Amplifier and use it with a variety of speakers over the years. Currently will start using them with Klipsch RP-600M II and Focal CHORA 826. Based on what I need and some suggestions I am down to these options: (The prices include base price + tax + shipping to...

Hey everyone. Got a bit of a conundrum. My Schiit Modi2 Uber just died after turning the plug back on after cleaning. Which was weird. Ordered a new power extension lead from Belkin, and now I'm looking at DACs. But there's so many, and the comparisons of the Modi2 are years old with products...

Hi everyone, This is my first post here, and I'm excited to be a part of this community. Over the past few months, I've been delving into the world of audio science and learning about the components involved in a setup. However, I still consider myself a noob in this field, and I'd love to...

my setup is samsung UN82RU8000FXZA > SMSL-SU1 > Fosi V3 with the 48v 5a power supply. The SU1 is connected to the TV via optical and it only gets 314mV rms and 870mV pk to pk when I put a 40hz 0db signal through it with the Amazon Music app. No where near the 2Vrms that that they claim it...

I had a Squeezebox duet in the bedroom connected to a little class D amp and some small speakers. I was happy with this but the duet died last week after many years of use so I need a replacement and I don't want to just get a second hand duet as this will also be very old. I like the squeezebox...

I'm looking for a new DAC and I'm currently having trouble deciding between the D1SE2 and the D90SE. I've done some research and I know that they're both great DACs, but I'm still not sure which one would be the best fit for me. I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with both of these...

Hello guys I'm new here and I don't know too much about this stuff. I am looking to go from tidal on a computer to some variant of the DCA Aeon. Also, I listen to metal so I like to play fairly loud music. I understand that the DCA Aeon is very power hungry but I don't know how much I will need...