MasterMech
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JDS Labs Atom if you don't need the extra power of balanced output. It is only $99 and availability is good.
That would be just an amp correct? Can you recommend a DAC to go with it?
JDS Labs Atom if you don't need the extra power of balanced output. It is only $99 and availability is good.
Yes (as is the massdrop THX). You can go with Topping D10, Schiit Modi 3, Topping D50 (matches its looks well), or SMSL SU-8.That would be just an amp correct? Can you recommend a DAC to go with it?
Yes (as is the massdrop THX). You can go with Topping D10, Schiit Modi 3, Topping D50 (matches its looks well), or SMSL SU-8.
If you want an integrated unit, the Topping DX3 Pro continues to be my choice even though some people have had reliability issues with it.
Indeed. There is a reason I use it everyday myself. Puts a smile on my face every time I look at it.For the price, this thing murders. Honestly... in general it's simply amazing.
Examining the nature of the noise and distortion relative to power showed something odd:
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The rising distortion relative to noise is unfortunate but there is a sudden drop indicating that the frequency response is limited. I ran the test up to 40 kHz and got this:
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So a roll off is occuring. Are the analog inputs digitized? They seem to be given the perfect channel balance relative to volume knob:
The dashboard bandwidth is 22.4 kHz so generally yes. Note however that it may not be audible necessarily.
Maybe a dumb question, is it possible to measure an electrostat amp? I figure the voltage output would be very high for the AP analyzer to handle.Thanks Amir, it was a good read.
Couldn't help but notice, you have a Stax SRM-007t underneath, planning to measure this
Yes (as is the massdrop THX). You can go with Topping D10, Schiit Modi 3, Topping D50 (matches its looks well), or SMSL SU-8.
If you want an integrated unit, the Topping DX3 Pro continues to be my choice even though some people have had reliability issues with it.
Someday, yes.Couldn't help but notice, you have a Stax SRM-007t underneath, planning to measure this
The FFT is. It is averaged 3 times with 32K points. It is the latter which reduces the apparent noise floor to be much lower than it really is. Ignoring the FFT window, the gain/reduction of noise floor in the FFT display is around 42 dB.so is the dashboard averaged? is that why the noise doesn't show up in the graph?
I played with Dirac in their portable product. It is not that effective and does odd things to one channel. See: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ice-portable-amp-and-dac-with-thx.5189/page-3However, DIRAC is certainly interesting. Instead of pursuing perfect waveform reproduction, dirac will introduce a new experience. As the soundstage didn't really exist, the reproduction of soundstage of speakers is likely to be fun and meaningful.
I have a rule in purchasing things in general: if you can't decide, buy the cheapest. That would be D10. It is so cheap that if you want to get something else in the future, it won't be a big deal. I love the display on it and it can act as USB to S/PDIF converter. Note however that its only input is USB though.Got my hands on a JDS Labs Atom for a very good price so I am looking for a DAC to go with it from your list.
I can get hold of the Topping D10, Schiit Modi 3 or the Topping D50.
I am really torn between the three, any recommendation?
I played with Dirac in their portable product. It is not that effective and does odd things to one channel. See: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ice-portable-amp-and-dac-with-thx.5189/page-3