Which DAC measurements do you like to see next?

[kouki_monster]

How about the Emotiva PT-100? I believe @suttondesign might even have one available to measure?

Neat little DAC/Preamp that also has built-in FM tuner, bluetooth expandability, as well as analogue inputs.. all for $299. Could be worth it if the DAC is competent? Also has sub-out which many might like.

 

[suttondesign]

How about the Emotiva PT-100? I believe @suttondesign might even have one available to measure?

Sold it!

 

[duyanh43]

I would like to see about the Aune S6 PRO, as it is meant to be the upgrade of the legendary Aune S16 DAC-wise

 

[Veri]

I would like to see about the Aune S6 PRO, as it is meant to be the upgrade of the legendary Aune S16 DAC-wise

Amir has an Aune S6 I think. Preliminary testing showed it did not perform very good, not as good as X1S. There's no in-depth review though.
Anyway the S6 Pro likely does not hold up to the Aune S16. The S16 was quite good indeed.

Also check out this thread https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-aune-s6-pro.7290/

The amp barely breaks 100dB SINAD. 10 ohm output impedance single ended, 20 ohm in balanced. Really, everything quite sub-par....
There are better products out there nowadays. Especially grabbing a cheap DAC like Topping E30, paired with Atom or Magni heresy.

 

[Nango]

Other than evaluating of new gear I wish @arnim could test what happens, if any, by changing just a single but important component, let's say, OPs for instance, but not modern one, but on older components let's say swapping OPA1602 (2013s) by brand new OPA2156, just to verify how is the behavior of the unit.

 

[howard416]

freeDSP-aurora with 8channel AKM AK4458 DAC

This please!

 

[Lucco]

Fiio BTR5

I was thinking of buying a HIDIZS S8 after reading its excellent performance in the tests performed here.
But the Fiio BTR is so well rated on other sites that I would like to see its measurements before purchasing a DAC/AMP for my cell phone!

 

[Zerohour]

I would like to see review of iFi HIP DAC. I like mine and I would like to see some measurements.

was looking around for potential NX4 competitor, also just found out about the Hip DAC. Power output wise, it seems like it'll be really good, but I saw someone complaining about hiss with sensitive IEMs which worries me a bit.

Hoping amir can get a unit in for measurements

 

[Sin Hizer]

Sennheiser GSX 1000 or GSX1200 Pro

 

[lexale]

Hi,

may I put an Emphasis on testing the AURORA from freeDSP from Germany ?
It may be a true gamechanger with it's AK4458 DAC and a high-end DSP (similar to miniDSP 8x8HD) for under 250$

https://auverdion.de/aurora-dsp/

 

[Thorskin]

I too would love a review of the new ifi hip-dac.
I would like to buy something like the NX4 but also interested in the ifi

 

[Nango]

BGVP T01, another new Type-C Dongle, going at around $27-30, manufacturer spec claimed DNR>123dB, THD+N < 0.0003%, but might just be the Qualcomm chip itself.
https://penonaudio.com/bgvp-t01-type-c-to-3.5mm.html

Btw any update on the iBasso DC02 review? Thank you!

Sometimes I read it mounts the WHS9410 (https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3567403/), sometimes it says the WHS9415 which is way better in specs:

 

[DuxServit]

Apple Airport Express. Seems to be a good buy/deal for AirPlay setups.

Would like to see confirmation of Rockwell’s measurement.
https://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/airport-express-audio-quality-2014.htm

 

[typericey]

@amirm please review the Amazon Echo Input

Could this be a worthy replacement to the Chromecast Audio?

 

[ShadowNeko]

Smsl su-9 please

 

[Veri]

Smsl su-9 please

doesn't really exist yet though

 

[martin900]

I'd love to see any of the Lampizator units measured. Something tells me they will measure on par or worse than Audio-GD.

 

[YPI]

Sometimes I read it mounts the WHS9410 (https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv3567403/), sometimes it says the WHS9415 which is way better in specs:

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upd: this Qualcomm DAC's support only DSD-PCM need more checking..

upd#2

Mac/Windows 10/Linux working OK but Windows7/8 drivers working only with microphone headphones (showing properly PID 9605) when plug ordinary headphones it's show PID 960B and this drivers NOT working in Windows 7/8

upd#3: seems like this supplier do all cables for others noname resellers (Dosmix, Charmtek) on Qualcomm WHS94xx DAC https://www.cabledo.com/cabledo-qualcomm-hifi-dac-headphone-amplifier/

Still interesting measurements.

 

[barolloadv]

Sarebbe interessante avere una recensione con un test sinad del Marantz ND8006, streamer e top Marantz dac. Coloro che lo stanno recensendo ne parlano bene.
Dopo il fallimento della revisione AUDIO GD nfb 28, dove molti continuano a decantare le sue proprietà, sarebbe interessante capire come si muove Marantz.

 

[Milesperhour]

I have finished measuring the following DACs:

1. Schiit Yggdrasil DAC with Gen V USB board but old analog board
2. Schiit Yggdrasil DAC with Gen V USB board and new analog board
3. Berkeley Alpha DAC (original version)
4. Chord Hugo 2 DAC

I have to capture the graphs, add text, etc. so can't do all of them at once. Right now I am ready to go with #1 but if you all are anxious for others, I can put that aside and do the others.

Auralic Altair G1