Hi there! I really appreciate your resources here; it's quite excellent. Your review of this item has me considering this instead of a Topping after my NX4 (pre-DSD) fried (shorting amplified output with DAC output is bad, friends).
I typically use WASAPI for critical music listening, but I see that line-out needs to be turned down 2db to sounds its best. Can this be done digitally, like with equalizerAPO, or does this mean I need to keep the volume at 98 and use directsound? Or is there an analog way to do this?
I have a Koss ESP/95X coming, so I love the idea of an affordable DAC with such excellent measurements. Unfortunately, my budget is slim since most of the money went to my Koss, so ~$150 or less for a DAC is best.
When I had the Topping, it sounded excellent with music, but was flaky at best for everything else. Sometimes youtubes would stutter or slow down, games didn't always work, and so on. Since I game as well as listen to music, I am hoping that this device could be the all-in-one I am hoping for. As is, I've had to game with onboard sound, while listening to music with my now fried Topping.
I have both CD rips and 96k/24b and 192k/24b recordings, so a source that can do all of those well is important to me.
Also, has anyone tested this device while using a powered USB hub? I know it might add noise/length, but the powered USB might also possibly alleviate this power issue?
Thank you for your time!
I typically use WASAPI for critical music listening, but I see that line-out needs to be turned down 2db to sounds its best. Can this be done digitally, like with equalizerAPO, or does this mean I need to keep the volume at 98 and use directsound? Or is there an analog way to do this?
I have a Koss ESP/95X coming, so I love the idea of an affordable DAC with such excellent measurements. Unfortunately, my budget is slim since most of the money went to my Koss, so ~$150 or less for a DAC is best.
When I had the Topping, it sounded excellent with music, but was flaky at best for everything else. Sometimes youtubes would stutter or slow down, games didn't always work, and so on. Since I game as well as listen to music, I am hoping that this device could be the all-in-one I am hoping for. As is, I've had to game with onboard sound, while listening to music with my now fried Topping.
I have both CD rips and 96k/24b and 192k/24b recordings, so a source that can do all of those well is important to me.
Also, has anyone tested this device while using a powered USB hub? I know it might add noise/length, but the powered USB might also possibly alleviate this power issue?
Thank you for your time!
