SMSL RAW-DAC1 Reviewed?

[Shaak007]

Following this site for a few years, its finally time to write something here.
Looking for a DAC, the SMSL RAW-DAC1 came on the list, because of the multiple inputs and XLR out.
As there is not much info on the net about, the question here, if someone has already experience with this DAC.
Does this DAC also suffers from the clicks and pops as the RAW-MDA1?

 

[wje]

Following this site for a few years, its finally time to write something here.
Looking for a DAC, the SMSL RAW-DAC1 came on the list, because of the multiple inputs and XLR out.
As there is not much info on the net about, the question here, if someone has already experience with this DAC.
Does this DAC also suffers from the clicks and pops as the RAW-MDA1?

Are you referring to clicks and pops when the DAC is connected to a computer? If so, 99% (or greater) of the clicking and popping issue can be resolved by adjusting the priority of the application that you're using to feed the DAC in Task Manager for Windows. In my case, I noticed some popping while streaming Qobuz through a DAC/headphone amp connected to my computer. By setting the priority to "High" for the application. This ensures that proper resources are retained for your music application and not being applied to other apps running on your computer that could interfere with the streaming process.