self powered DAC's and AMPS

[jindy30]

Hi I wanted to get a self powered usb-c interface (one that has a plug on it), as opposed to a usb bus powered. Much like the tascam 102i.

I dont need the inputs just the DAC really iike the peavey usb-p.

Any ideas of good ones that can give a nominal balanced stereo line level output to a power amp. It needs to be class compliant to work with Protools.


Thanks Jonathan

 

[amirm]

Do you need to have it be small and portable? If so, any headphone adapter i recommend will do the job.

Otherwise, there are desktop dacs that are USB powered. Topping D10s comes to mind: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ds/topping-d10-balanced-review-usb-dac.25094/

 

[Dunring]

I got recently a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and on Amazon they're on sale version one for $79. USB powered and 1/4 inch balanced RCA out. The amp on it has power too, the Sennheiser HD700 could only hit 50 percent volume before it was too loud. Steal at that price.

 

[jindy30]

I got recently a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and on Amazon they're on sale version one for $79. USB powered and 1/4 inch balanced RCA out. The amp on it has power too, the Sennheiser HD700 could only hit 50 percent volume before it was too loud. Steal at that price.

The scarlet is usb powered, i want an interface that has plug on it basically.

 

[jindy30]

Do you need to have it be small and portable? If so, any headphone adapter i recommend will do the job.

Otherwise, there are desktop dacs that are USB powered. Topping D10s comes to mind: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ds/topping-d10-balanced-review-usb-dac.25094/

i want a self powered one, not USB powered.

 

[amirm]

i want a self powered one, not USB powered.

??? How would it self power? With a battery? If so, there are some of those as well. Not sure if the topping is still available: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...sd-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier.3507/

I have tested a couple of others, I think.

 

[virtua]

Have a look at the Focusrite Clarett+ range.

 

[boXem]

If you just want the DAC and not the ADC, most DACs tested here are not powered via USB.

 

[Sokel]

He probably means that he doesn't want external adapter?

 

[boXem]

He probably means that he doesn't want external adapter?

Tascam 102i cited as an example has an external adapter.

 

[staticV3]

@jindy30 SMSL has many DACs with differential Line out, that are mains-powered.

Take a look at the D-6, D-6s, DO100.

SMSL D-6 DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6 balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to be by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $169.99. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. Included volume control lets you bypass a...

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SMSL D-6s Balanced DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6s balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199. I was pleasantly surprised with the new industrial design which while minimalistic, manages to impress with its modern style. Love the matt...

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SMSL DO100 Review (Stereo DAC)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DO100 stereo balanced DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to me by Aoshida Audio and costs US 239. Sorry about the fuzzy front panel picture. It looks better in person. The rotary control makes it nice to adjust volume. Back panel is the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[jindy30]

@jindy30 SMSL has many DACs with differential Line out, that are mains-powered.

Take a look at the D-6, D-6s, DO100.

SMSL D-6 DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6 balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to be by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $169.99. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. Included volume control lets you bypass a...

www.audiosciencereview.com

SMSL D-6s Balanced DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6s balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199. I was pleasantly surprised with the new industrial design which while minimalistic, manages to impress with its modern style. Love the matt...

www.audiosciencereview.com

SMSL DO100 Review (Stereo DAC)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DO100 stereo balanced DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to me by Aoshida Audio and costs US 239. Sorry about the fuzzy front panel picture. It looks better in person. The rotary control makes it nice to adjust volume. Back panel is the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thanks these look good, and have been tried and tested over a

@jindy30 SMSL has many DACs with differential Line out, that are mains-powered.

Take a look at the D-6, D-6s, DO100.

SMSL D-6 DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6 balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to be by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $169.99. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. Included volume control lets you bypass a...

www.audiosciencereview.com

SMSL D-6s Balanced DAC Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6s balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199. I was pleasantly surprised with the new industrial design which while minimalistic, manages to impress with its modern style. Love the matt...

www.audiosciencereview.com

SMSL DO100 Review (Stereo DAC)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DO100 stereo balanced DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to me by Aoshida Audio and costs US 239. Sorry about the fuzzy front panel picture. It looks better in person. The rotary control makes it nice to adjust volume. Back panel is the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Thank you for these recomendations. I think i am going to get the MOTU/M2. Athough I dont need the inputs as this interface is for playback only it seems SMSL. or Toppings, et al, have reoccuring issues with pops, cracking, and static. I am sure these issues are solveable but i reallly need some reliabilty as i dont have the time to experiment, and deep dive into drives, and filters. Plug and play. Do "we" know the source of these issues. are they just one off units or are the issues more to do with chip design/computer compatabiity. i prefer something class compliant as i will be interfaceing this device with AVID Protools.

Anyway, i need an AMP also so i think i can get a bit more open minded with this and am looking at the "audiophile" options. I have 100W 8 Ohm speakers.

Cheers

Jonathan