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Looking to buy my first DAC

Doodski

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Take a good look at the JDS Labs Element III, I absolutely love my Element II, somethings are greater than the sum of their parts, the fit and finish and big knob are very nice, along with the screen and auto-gain its a joy to use.
Yes, the JDS Labs Element III is on my shortlist too. One peep here at ASR is having a software issue with his atm (today) and so I am a bit cautious about that model right now. I want to see what happens with this issue.

The new DX5 should be pretty good and maybe.
That's what I've been thinking is a good Topping choice. It has a bit more power than the JDS Labs Element III.
 
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Yes, the JDS Labs Element III is on my shortlist too. One peep here at ASR is having a software issue with his atm (today) and so I am a bit cautious about that model right now. I want to see what happens with this issue.


That's what I've been thinking is a good Topping choice. It has a bit more power than the JDS Labs Element III.
Is the dac that is pretty insane Amir the owner has reviewed it as the 4 best dac of all he tested.
 

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Is the dac that is pretty insane Amir the owner has reviewed it as the 4 best dac of all he tested.
Yes, I was very surprised to see it test so well.
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Is the dac that is pretty insane Amir the owner has reviewed it as the 4 best dac of all he tested.

Oh ok I failed to notice that you have a good amp already. I would get a Topping E30, I think they only connect via RCA.
 
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