I am debating what to test next. As a reward for people who contribute to this thread, I will measure the Gustard U12 next.Amir, where is the Gustard U12 in your queue? I've been using one every day for the last 20 months or so (I like its stable drivers, and it's a very cheap way to go from USB to AES), so I'm eager to find out if it's contributing horrific levels of jitter or other noise.
It certainly has nifty specs. It is not active on Massdrop though and Amazon price is $250 so double the price. Let me know if it shows up for less and I will consider purchasing it.The SMSL M8A could give the Topping D30 a run for its money.
It was recently on massdrop for under $180.
Eric
I am debating what to test next. As a reward for people who contribute to this thread, I will measure the Gustard U12 next.
Here is the review: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-u12-usb-to-s-pdif-converter.2166/#post-58521Amir, where is the Gustard U12 in your queue? I've been using one every day for the last 20 months or so (I like its stable drivers, and it's a very cheap way to go from USB to AES), so I'm eager to find out if it's contributing horrific levels of jitter or other noise.
I will bump up the priority on that. My bucket is runneth over though as far as projects.My vote for a Raspberry Pi review! Seems like with an external USB HD, they would be an "ideal" music server.
My experience has been poor with bare Pi but I do have a loaned turnkey version I plan to test.Thanks!! I was thinking that a Pi would be simpler to set up and much cheaper than a PC. I'd love to find a turnkey system available.
New significance in California!WEEDING.
If you mean the DAC, I had borrowed it from work and got sold. I still have the Alpha USB bridge but sadly it doesn't work right. After just a few seconds sound becomes distorted. I need to send it to Michael to get it repaired. The other issue was that it was incompatible with Dirac Live on the PC. It would play at a slower cadence than the music. Very strange clocking issue of sorts. I could not get either Dirac or Berkeley to troubleshoot it so it was not getting used anyway. Hence my laziness to get it repaired.Amir,
What happened to your Berkeley? Which model?
Hello, I hope this is a fitting thread to suggest DAC/amps for review. I couldn't find a dedicated suggestions thread.
FiiO K1 - ultra basic DAC/amp.
SMSL M3 - I cannot seem to find any reliable information as to the output impedance of the thing, although I'm guessing it's probably around 10 Ohm.
SMSL X4 - as it seems it's a simpler version of the SMSL iDEA, and similar to the K1.
The already mentioned Dilvpoetry DAC-X6 in the FX-Audio's DAC-X6 thread. Based on what I've read on NwAvGuy's website about various components, the Dilvpoetry is probably superior, however that TPA6120 bothers me, as if I recall correctly it is a component that basically requires the output impedance of the device be ~10 Ohm.
Anyway, I see you have a lot on your plate so these probably would not get measured. Just my 2 cents worth of suggestions.
Hi there. Welcome to the forum and thanks for the suggestions. Since the K1 and X4 were pretty cheap, I ordered those just now. The M3 is more pricey so I didn't order that just yet. How popular is that DAC in general?Hello, I hope this is a fitting thread to suggest DAC/amps for review. I couldn't find a dedicated suggestions thread.
FiiO K1 - ultra basic DAC/amp.
SMSL M3 - I cannot seem to find any reliable information as to the output impedance of the thing, although I'm guessing it's probably around 10 Ohm.
SMSL X4 - as it seems it's a simpler version of the SMSL iDEA, and similar to the K1.
Thank you!Hi there. Welcome to the forum and thanks for the suggestions. Since the K1 and X4 were pretty cheap, I ordered those just now. The M3 is more pricey so I didn't order that just yet. How popular is that DAC in general?
This just went on Massdrop. So I guess it pays to tell them you want it . I committed at $179 and it needs a few more purchasers to hit that. Otherwise it is $200. It is on Amazon at $250 with prime shipping. So much cheaper but won't ship for a month!The SMSL M8A could give the Topping D30 a run for its money.
It was recently on massdrop for under $180.
Eric