Hi Guys,
probably this was already discussed not sure.
after coming and going with the idea of a new dac,
I've decided these 2 will be the best candidate:
Gustard X16
SMSL SU-9
As per Amir's measurements, both are fantastic, Gustard may be a bit better, but I probably I won't hear the difference between each other.
Gustard looks more solid and more "premium" (2 kg vs 0.8 kg)
SMSL SU-9 much more popular and 50 $ cheaper, also the quality is not bad.
Problems.
Gustard:
Read about Some fuse issues, and that NOS is a bit noisy (?) But I guess if you turn it off that setting. that's right?
According to some users, they have "a lot of problems" but I've not read many. Does anyone know about others?
SMSL SU-9
I've not heard any problem, only read that the unit is a bit noisier, but not sure if was the opinion of 1 user or if is actually like that.
Please share your thoughts
Thanks!
probably this was already discussed not sure.
after coming and going with the idea of a new dac,
I've decided these 2 will be the best candidate:
Gustard X16
SMSL SU-9
As per Amir's measurements, both are fantastic, Gustard may be a bit better, but I probably I won't hear the difference between each other.
Gustard looks more solid and more "premium" (2 kg vs 0.8 kg)
SMSL SU-9 much more popular and 50 $ cheaper, also the quality is not bad.
Problems.
Gustard:
Read about Some fuse issues, and that NOS is a bit noisy (?) But I guess if you turn it off that setting. that's right?
According to some users, they have "a lot of problems" but I've not read many. Does anyone know about others?
SMSL SU-9
I've not heard any problem, only read that the unit is a bit noisier, but not sure if was the opinion of 1 user or if is actually like that.
Please share your thoughts
Thanks!