Which DAC measurements do you like to see next?

[gvl]

I doubt Xuanqian is going to appreciate his e-mail being posted on a public forum.

 

[Dominique-T]

If possible, I would be very interested to read a review of the SMSL M10...

 

[amirm]

If possible, I would be very interested to read a review of the SMSL M10...

It is pretty expensive so will probably have to wait on a sale or someone loaning it to me.

 

[Dominique-T]

It is pretty expensive so will probably have to wait on a sale or someone loaning it to me.

It is a pity I am not leaving in th US. I would buy it and send it to you for testing...
Thank you for your answer!

 

[chairephon]

What's about some pro gear? Like the Crane Song Solaris

 

[sonci]

Is it possible to have some update on previously reviewed dac such as Topping D30 with the new Audio Precision.

 

[amirm]

Is it possible to have some update on previously reviewed dac such as Topping D30 with the new Audio Precision.

Yes, when I have some dead time I will remeasure them. For now, there is just so much new stuff waiting to be reviewed...

 

[Blumlein 88]

Regarding testing various pro interfaces, you probably can find outlets to rent you those devices. They don't have to be purchased. Rent it for a week, and test it thoroughly. Check around various pro audio outlets near you and they'll be happy to tell you what is available.

 

[chairephon]

Oppo Sonica

 

[miero]

This module could be interesting...

Aiyima ES9028Q2M ES9028 I2S input decoder board mill board DAC balanced output
"two NE5532DD responsible for I / V conversion. 2 pieces of NE5534DD are responsible for LPF low pass."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aiyima-ES9...d-mill-board-DAC-balanced-output/332791193989

 

[amirm]

This module could be interesting...

Aiyima ES9028Q2M ES9028 I2S input decoder board mill board DAC balanced output
"two NE5532DD responsible for I / V conversion. 2 pieces of NE5534DD are responsible for LPF low pass."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aiyima-ES9...d-mill-board-DAC-balanced-output/332791193989

Interesting indeed. I bought it. It will be on slow boat from China arriving 3+ weeks from now.

 

[jtwrace]

This module could be interesting...

Aiyima ES9028Q2M ES9028 I2S input decoder board mill board DAC balanced output
"two NE5532DD responsible for I / V conversion. 2 pieces of NE5534DD are responsible for LPF low pass."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aiyima-ES9...d-mill-board-DAC-balanced-output/332791193989

How would it be used?

 

[amirm]

How would it be used?

Need a USB to I2S bridge of some sorts, either bare modules or stand-alone product.

 

[jtwrace]

Need a USB to I2S bridge of some sorts, either bare modules or stand-alone product.

I see. I'll be curious to see how you use/test it. I tried some Singxer SU-1 with my PS Audio DS dac and couldn't tell any difference.

 

[miero]

Since that board has a clock I guess that SPDIF (TTL) signal into one of input pin could work too. Unless there is an microcontroller that configures DAC chip to I2S only mode.

FIY there is a similar board without clock:
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/ES9028Q2M-...d-mill-board-DAC-balanced-output/132317494575
- https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/diy-...alanced-dsd-1x-lt1963-regulators-p-12355.html (more description, higher price)

Possible cheap USB to I2S modules supporting higher bit rates:
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CM6631...B-To-IIS-SPDIF-Output-24Bit-192K/132059458377
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/CM6631A-digital-interface-card-I2S-SPDIF-output-384kHz/132779254314

 

[t129]

Is anyone here familiar with any reasonable tests of wireless interconnects like the SVS SoundPath, or perhaps the AudioEngine D2 DAC (or maybe even the W3, although that's a little outside what I'm personally after)?

EDIT: I realized that the following is a bit offtopic but let's say this rambling is to echo the call for wireless interconnect review.

Wireless interconnects are something I too have often wondered about. It is not only the problem of fidelity but also of fluctuating delay. I once thought of building active speakers with one chromecast audio per box. Luckily (for me), somebody else had tried it, only to have a pair of speakers with wandering stereo image as the delays of each cast device changed. At least proper wifi speakers seem to need some specialized software/hardware to keep the timing.

On the interconnect front SVS soundpath touts about 25ms "ultra low"(?) latency. That's verging on audible even with a subwoofer. (Assuming the mains would be wired normally.) If it is a stable delay, just adjust dsp to fit, no prob. But I do not know if it is. Does somebody have any experience?

 

[Constantinthegreat]

Schiit Modi 3

http://www.schiit.com/about/news/99-modi-3-redefines-the-2-figure-dac

 

[Veri]

Schiit Modi 3

http://www.schiit.com/about/news/99-modi-3-redefines-the-2-figure-dac

They have their own measurements on the product page btw. Probably cherry picked but still it's a reference.

 

[snip3r77]

It is pretty expensive so will probably have to wait on a sale or someone loaning it to me.

Perhaps some mass drop amps?
Would love to hear the best value combo for d50 that can drive the hd6xx

 

[Veri]

Perhaps some mass drop amps?
Would love to hear the best value combo for d50 that can drive the hd6xx

For the HD6xx if you don't care about other headphones (high impedance output) the Aune is good, otherwise the RHead was also rated favorably:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...aune-x7s-and-arcam-rhead-headphone-amps.4270/

You've missed the drop for the THX AAA on massdrop which is surely their best amp, but monoprice has a THX amp releasing soon, too which might be quite good, that one is a dac/amp combo though. Neither THX has been reviewed by amir at this point though.

I would not bother with the Liquid Carbon or the CTH. The massdrop O2 is probably the best budget thing out there afaik.