Yep this is exactly the point. Absence of linear distortion should be prioritized over infinitesimal levels of non-linear distortion. There's just no excuse for a non-flat frequency response in 2023, at any price.
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SMSL SU-1 Stereo DAC Review
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Why? We all use speakers to listen. Their response anomalies are much more than this DAC. Not to mention that the error is on very high frequencies where audibility is very small.
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I just need volume control and it would be perfect for this.
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Impressive little box! I wonder why anyone would rate it "poor"? :-D
My only disappointment with the Topping and SMSL gear is that, while undoubtedly they measure sublimely, they lack the ability to drive a sub and set a cutoff frequency to the mains. Room optimization would be nice too, but of course I'd expect that with the higher price point models.
My only disappointment with the Topping and SMSL gear is that, while undoubtedly they measure sublimely, they lack the ability to drive a sub and set a cutoff frequency to the mains. Room optimization would be nice too, but of course I'd expect that with the higher price point models.
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Wow, this little thing redefines the concept of "utilitarian hifi".
Great days for office audio!
Great days for office audio!
Is active crossover a DAC function? Many integrated amplifiers have that even.
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There is no remote here folks. Don't know why the description says otherwise.
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Not sure why any manufacturer of high end audio equipment would not subcontract all dac work to Topping or SMSL. With luxury case work, a nice metal remote, an array of gold plated in and outputs, a $30,000 price point would seem reasonable.
USB-C devices are increasingly like that. USB-C power delivery has been dramatically increased to make this the new way.
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It is how cost savings are achieved. An external power supply adds to the cost. As long as it doesn't compromise fidelity, either approach is fine.
Many DACs can receive both signal and power from the USB source. The fact this one has an LED in the front panel that indicates the signal comes from the USB port makes me assume this is the case here also. But yes, your signal source would be your power source, too.
You could explore if you can use a powered USB hub to have separate signal and power devices, since in theory USB supports such configurations, but I am not sure. Probably the manual or the sales department can answer.
Thinking the same, but need sub out. What is the cheapest way to do this?
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No need for a hub actually. Here are some devices that'll allow you to supply power and data separately:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHTv1Dl
https://ifi-audio.com/products/idefender-plus/
https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/733226.html
https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/953487.html
Or, if you don't mind some DIY, it's possible to modify this cable for the same purpose: https://www.delock.com/produkt/83176/merkmale.html?f=s
Just have to make a cut into the black cable sleeving and cut the red +5V wire inside.
couldn't find it. Can you throw me a link via DM?
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