staticV3
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Raw-Pro, poetry, I hear it’s popular in China.So what DAC chip does this have? Why is it called RAW?
No and that was only half the answer.The answer to your question is one Google search away:
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Surely, typing out your question and waiting for an answer here is more work, right?
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I assume that it has nothing to do with the image format and also nothing to do with the Indian secret service, even if it was founded because of China. Or is it a homage?Why is it called RAW?
Well, subjectively speaking you really can't discern after a certain threshold when blindfoldedIs the difference between this and the DAC in a WIIM Pro Plus going to be audible?
Completely subjectively, I can't hear a difference between my Pro Plus's DAC and my SMSL C200's DAC (114 vs 120 SINAD).Well, subjectively speaking you really can't discern after a certain threshold when blindfolded
Thanks for the testing Amir. Although, what happened to the SINAD chart?I can't find any faults to report.
When a DAC falls in top 20 list, I don't post the full graph if that is what you are asking about.Thanks for the testing Amir. Although, what happened to the SINAD chart?
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Just don't put the blindfold over your ears.Well, subjectively speaking you really can't discern after a certain threshold when blindfolded
Come on Amir, you know what we are talking about.You mean an ice cream shop should only have 3 or 4 flavors?
it's just the name of the product line. RAW. Apparently SMSL did not bother to explain it, so maybe they picked it randomly.I assume that it has nothing to do with the image format and also nothing to do with the Indian secret service, even if it was founded because of China. Or is it a homage?
In Düsseldorf we have a well-known ice cream parlor that has always only had 5 flavors. It has been in the same place for over 100 years and in summer the line is 10-20 meters long.You mean an ice cream shop should only have 3 or 4 flavors?
Reminds the debut of the Okto DAC.In Düsseldorf we have a well-known ice cream parlor that has always only had 5 flavors. It has been in the same place for over 100 years and in summer the line is 10-20 meters long.
You are overlooking the fact that some series are developed and manufactured specifically for dealers. The fact that in this case it also says SMSL seems to be company policy.Come on Amir, you know what we are talking about.
How many devices does smsl have with exactly the same inputs and outputs and practically the same performance?
I also think it is a questionable business practice. It would be enough to have a model for each market segment and differentiate the features.
With 4/5 models you can cover everyone's needs and give rationality to your production line.
The addition of three or more (HQ) PEQ's at this pricepoint must be possible. I'm willing to accept a drop in SINAD of 10bD for a feature like that, and I'm betting I'm not alone. There will always be a better RME, sure...Different markets ask for different things, this has been discussed quite many times here. Just buy what you're after, it's actually easier now. For me the non-pro is ideal, the only thing that could make it better is a 12v trigger and HDMI input. And well, PEQ.