I m waiting for my poor man's Topping D7xs! Tomorrow in the post.
Hi I aldy hv the topping D50. Should I go for the smsl su8
If you are using the single ended output of the SH-8 amp, make sure you're also using RCA inputs, because it's gonna sound better.I also picked up an SH-8 to go with my SU-8 and was pleasantly surprised by it. I am using balanced cables between the two and primarily using my Amiron Home with a balanced cable and it sounds better than my Multibit Bifrost/Asgaard 2 combo, runs much cooler and has no obnoxious ground noise. Having a remote that controls both is a connivence that I am quickly coming to love.
If you are using the single ended output of the SH-8 amp, make sure you're also using RCA inputs, because it's gonna sound better.
Try it yourself, connecting both balanced and RCA inputs and then switching back and forward with the remote, you'll notice instantly better bass texture, more open sound and slightly increased soundstage with RCA to Single ended vs. Balanced to Single ended.
Don't ask me why but to me it makes a big difference!
Since i'm using a XLR y splitter cable from the DAC, one part of the signal goes to the speakers (which are turned off when using SH-8).Isn't switching back and forth likely to have a level matching issue which would potentially bias a comparison?
I have ordered my SU-8 from ShengenAudio on Feb 12. I contacted them yesterday and they said it will take an extra week before it ships due to the Chinese holiday order volume. WTH? 15 days before something ships??
Yeah...saving $50...not sure if it worth it... I have a DAC currently, so not super urgent.Couldn't you get it faster from Amazon?
Hey Snowsurfer! When did you place your order with Shenzhen? Placed my order on Feb8 and it’s still in “processing”
I ordered mine the same day, and their site says the same thing about my order. I figure they'll ship it once they have inventory. I'm knowingly trading this shipping delay for a $38 lower price vs Amazon.Hey Snowsurfer! When did you place your order with Shenzhen? Placed my order on Feb8 and it’s still in “processing”
I did some blind AB-Tests with the SMSL SU-8 yesterday, comparing it to my Creative X7 using a passive switch and Virtual Audio cable and my girlfriend connecting the two DACs in random order, so I didn't know which switch setting was which DAC. There was absolutely no difference. I could not for the life of it discern between the two. The digital filters and tonality settings also made no difference whatsoever. I am going to keep the X7, since it is superior feature-wise and offers more connection options.
To change the old version to V1.2, you only need to solder one wire as the picture below:
Thanks for yue's and amir's reminding.
To clarify It is important that you unsolder the anode of the diode as well. The anode should be detached from the board, and then connected to the +9v line on the other side of the board.
If you didn't have any electronic knowledge , don't do that!
把原先的二极管的阳级从电路板上焊下来,再用导线接到板子另一端的+9v引脚上,
否则短路9伏到5伏上会损坏机器,切记!切记!切记!
无动手能力与不懂电子知识人员请不要自行改装!
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