I've been browsing the forum for many days, and I can't help but post a question. Could you all recommend some DACs that produce beautiful sound?
I'm a music enthusiast from China. I've always been using a Japanese-style home theater amplifier to listen to music. Now, I think I'm transitioning from a beginner audiophile to an intermediate one. My current system works fine for watching movies. The sound field and atmosphere are both satisfactory. However, gradually I feel that this system is not suitable for listening to music. The music lacks emotion, it's not vivid, and the sound is not full. I plan to set up a new Hi-Fi stereo system. For the convenience of listening to music, I will definitely choose a DAC with Bluetooth LDAC functionality.
These days, I've been reading posts on the forum and looking at Amirm's reviews. The more I read, the more confused I get. Various specifications and parameters of DACs are indeed very important. Also, some people said in the posts that a DAC from a few years ago is sufficient, and there's no need to get one with the latest chip. What I want to ask is, which DACs sound good when it comes to listening to music? I don't care about the parameters. In fact, I don't quite understand them. I just want a DAC that sounds nice, pleasing to the ears, and enjoyable to listen to for a long time, something that makes me feel really enchanted the moment I hear it. Of course, the price should be reasonable. I remember a netizen on the forum said that the SMSL D-6S is more than enough, and there's no need for a DAC with the latest chip at all. So, does the SMSL D-6S provide a pleasant and comfortable listening experience when playing music?
The Topping Centaurus R2R DAC has received quite high praise in China. Many people think it is the best-sounding DAC produced by Topping. I would like to share an excerpt from a Chinese review with you: The performance of the Centaurus exceeds expectations. It has broken our previous impression of Topping, and the unique charm of the R-2R technology has been well demonstrated. The sound is full, smooth, soft, stable, upright, and flowing, with a sense of rhythm and control. This is the characteristic of a high-end product. However, it seems that according to Amirm's evaluation indicators, the Centaurus performs quite averagely. Should I prioritize the parameters or the auditory experience? It's a pity that I won't be able to hear it unless I actually buy it.
I'm a music enthusiast from China. I've always been using a Japanese-style home theater amplifier to listen to music. Now, I think I'm transitioning from a beginner audiophile to an intermediate one. My current system works fine for watching movies. The sound field and atmosphere are both satisfactory. However, gradually I feel that this system is not suitable for listening to music. The music lacks emotion, it's not vivid, and the sound is not full. I plan to set up a new Hi-Fi stereo system. For the convenience of listening to music, I will definitely choose a DAC with Bluetooth LDAC functionality.
These days, I've been reading posts on the forum and looking at Amirm's reviews. The more I read, the more confused I get. Various specifications and parameters of DACs are indeed very important. Also, some people said in the posts that a DAC from a few years ago is sufficient, and there's no need to get one with the latest chip. What I want to ask is, which DACs sound good when it comes to listening to music? I don't care about the parameters. In fact, I don't quite understand them. I just want a DAC that sounds nice, pleasing to the ears, and enjoyable to listen to for a long time, something that makes me feel really enchanted the moment I hear it. Of course, the price should be reasonable. I remember a netizen on the forum said that the SMSL D-6S is more than enough, and there's no need for a DAC with the latest chip at all. So, does the SMSL D-6S provide a pleasant and comfortable listening experience when playing music?
The Topping Centaurus R2R DAC has received quite high praise in China. Many people think it is the best-sounding DAC produced by Topping. I would like to share an excerpt from a Chinese review with you: The performance of the Centaurus exceeds expectations. It has broken our previous impression of Topping, and the unique charm of the R-2R technology has been well demonstrated. The sound is full, smooth, soft, stable, upright, and flowing, with a sense of rhythm and control. This is the characteristic of a high-end product. However, it seems that according to Amirm's evaluation indicators, the Centaurus performs quite averagely. Should I prioritize the parameters or the auditory experience? It's a pity that I won't be able to hear it unless I actually buy it.