Makes sense. So - for 114 ohms impedance, for example
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Topping DX7 Pro DAC and Headphone Amp Reviewed
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- what's the best "ranking measure" to use?
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Do you have balanced connection to it?Makes sense. So - for 114 ohms impedance, for example
Because when measuring the level is doubled. So you CAN have sqrt 2 better snr but when you listen to music you keep volume the same, hence sqrt 2 worse snr in real world.
It's just so happened they chose to make ak4497 standalone dac, d70. It's like competing with themselves if both products use same dac section. And there are always people prefer all in one solution. So they still have the dx product line. There will be ak4499 d90 in the future should be just the dac
I understand there is an explanation yet I'm still unhappy. I suspect that the AKM solution can't get to the same level of performance as the 9038 Pro, not that it matters in real life, but it does here.
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It finally lands!
Performs a bit better than I expected, but within the range for a product in it's price point compared to recent offerings. The biggest shame though is that output impedance. It seems for whatever reason the failures of the V1 DX3Pro have scared them in making the devices with sub 1-ohm output impedance. The only thing is, I doubt that was the problem and seemed to be solder failures (or with some images I've seen, parts not being soldered to the PCB at all).
A great all in one. I really wonder though how the Bluetooth input performs >_>
Performs a bit better than I expected, but within the range for a product in it's price point compared to recent offerings. The biggest shame though is that output impedance. It seems for whatever reason the failures of the V1 DX3Pro have scared them in making the devices with sub 1-ohm output impedance. The only thing is, I doubt that was the problem and seemed to be solder failures (or with some images I've seen, parts not being soldered to the PCB at all).
A great all in one. I really wonder though how the Bluetooth input performs >_>
Would someone comment please on this DAC/amp's suitability as a DAC/pre-amp driving modest cable lengths (10 ft) to powered studio monitors (via balanced XLR)? Would there be operational problems like glitches to high power, or is the voltage output too low? Output impedance high enough to cause filtering effects in conjunction with the cable capacitance? It seems like a really amazing piece of equipment and a very simple DAC/amp -> powered monitor system appeals to me. Thanks! [its Friday and my brain is tired.]
Yes. And balanced interconnects as well BTW.
Hope you're right. The D70 was good, but not spotless. But perhaps it had nothing to do with the AKM part.
I use the DX7s in my two main rigs right now as well as for demonstration when I sell headphones. I doubt I'll bother to upgrade, though I'm glad to see each generation does improve a bit.
IMO it's perfect. SOTA DAC and 4 Vrms XLR is standard.
Thank you!. That sounds like a very sweet, elegant setup and a good match for my situation: apartment dweller, lots of things calling for me to spend money on, no need for thumping low bass, etc.
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Then you are good to go.
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10 foot is nothing. You will be fine.
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