Hello guys
Im currently using Audio-GD NFB-11 (VIA shit usb interface) with Hifiman Sundara and Eve Audio TS107+SC205. I recently bought THX AAA 789 on massdrop so i am looking for new DAC for my active speakers and headphones.
Which unit would be ideal for my use ?
- Topping dx7
- SMSL SU-8 v2
- MOTU UltraLite-mk4 (maybe MOTU 624 AVB but too expensive)
my use case:
- Primarily music listening,movies,gaming. Switching between headphones and monitors. Balanced output for SM and also HP (audio quality and basic funcionality)
- Secondary small work in DAW and pro audio stuff, as hobby and in future maybe more (functionality and I/O)
- And lastly Linux platform (OS support, Fedora distro)
From my viewpoint MOTU 624 AVB is best option because of AVB control under Linux and same features like MOTU UltraLite-mk4. But i am struggling with audio quality comparison between MOTU and SMSL or Topping. Is there any major change/loss in sound quality ? Also i know there is RME with ADI-2-DAC or PRO but they are out of my budget.
Thanks for advice
Im currently using Audio-GD NFB-11 (VIA shit usb interface) with Hifiman Sundara and Eve Audio TS107+SC205. I recently bought THX AAA 789 on massdrop so i am looking for new DAC for my active speakers and headphones.
Which unit would be ideal for my use ?
- Topping dx7
- SMSL SU-8 v2
- MOTU UltraLite-mk4 (maybe MOTU 624 AVB but too expensive)
my use case:
- Primarily music listening,movies,gaming. Switching between headphones and monitors. Balanced output for SM and also HP (audio quality and basic funcionality)
- Secondary small work in DAW and pro audio stuff, as hobby and in future maybe more (functionality and I/O)
- And lastly Linux platform (OS support, Fedora distro)
From my viewpoint MOTU 624 AVB is best option because of AVB control under Linux and same features like MOTU UltraLite-mk4. But i am struggling with audio quality comparison between MOTU and SMSL or Topping. Is there any major change/loss in sound quality ? Also i know there is RME with ADI-2-DAC or PRO but they are out of my budget.
Thanks for advice