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UPGRADE - Meridian Explorer DAC v1 / Topping D10s + JDS ATOM Amp Headphone

Godfix

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Hi Folks


I recently purchased a JDS Atom amp Headphone and I already have two DACs.

1- Meridian Explorer DAC v1

2- Topping D10s

In my little experience and after some testing I found that Meridian sounded better than Topping.

I'm using Meridian's fixed output which provides 2v rms (it is a combination analogue/digital optical type and provides fixed-level analogue (2v RMS) and digital
(S/PDIF optical) Toslink outputs for connection to an external audio system.), because apparently the sound sounds more detailed to me, with a bigger texture.

Any help here? Can I get a better option than these two DACs I already own without straying too far from my budget?
 

Helicopter

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Hi Folks


I recently purchased a JDS Atom amp Headphone and I already have two DACs.

1- Meridian Explorer DAC v1

2- Topping D10s

In my little experience and after some testing I found that Meridian sounded better than Topping.

I'm using Meridian's fixed output which provides 2v rms (it is a combination analogue/digital optical type and provides fixed-level analogue (2v RMS) and digital
(S/PDIF optical) Toslink outputs for connection to an external audio system.), because apparently the sound sounds more detailed to me, with a bigger texture.

Any help here? Can I get a better option than these two DACs I already own without straying too far from my budget?
What's your budget? $150? $200?
 
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Godfix

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[QUOTE = "Helicóptero, postagem: 821349, membro: 18814"] Qual é o seu orçamento? $ 150? $ 200? [/ QUOTE]

US$150
 
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