γ1 (gamma 1) DAC thread - Page 11

I did my research but it seems that I couldn't find any comparison between the γ1 and Pico DAC. I have the Pico DAC/Amp with me right now and it's a very musical sounding unit. Not very resolving nor detailed but very pleasant to hear nonetheless.

I'm interested on how the Pico compares with the γ1.

I have read on another forum from somebody whose opinion I trust that the Pico DAC is all-round better than the y1.

Though realistically, the y2 is the more appropriate competitor to the Pico. Haven't seen any comparisons against that though......

Hi guys. I'm looking for a good DAC to add to my rig and it seems to me a Gamma-1 would be another good choice for me. I have some questions though:

 

1. Could it be powered directly via USB or does it need to have a separate PSU? If there's an option for either, do they differ in sound?

2. Is it possible that instead of other input choices, I would ask for a 3.5mm line-in along with the USB input? 

3. How does the Gamma sound compared to... pretty much every DAC in the same price range?

 

Thank you guys and have a good day. :D

It supports USB power, as well as external wallwart power (depending on specific configuration).  See the y1 website for full details.

 

y1 is a DAC (aka digital-to-analog converter), it does not support analog inputs.

 

You can do a little googling and find out for youself.

Oh yeah, forgot the Gamma is a DAC. Silly me.

 

Done loads of research earlier and it seems to me this DAC is pretty killer for the price. Beats a lot of others even way beyond its price range. I might commission one from MisterX once I get some money; I want one with a USB-only input and RCA for output. Thanks for the reply amb. 

Bit the bullet and requested a quote from MisterX. I will be be using this, should I get money, to further improve my modest setup (Laptop > LD MKIII > M-Audio AV30).

 

 

Excellent DAC, to say the least. What it improved to my current setup are three C's: Clarity, Crispness, and Cleanness of sound. It's a budget device that easily upgrades any rig, which in my case my mid-fi setup with the AV30's and HD-25's. Instrument separation is superb, as is tightness across all throughout the spectrum. Bass is more controlled and vocals sound fuller and more realistic. I owe Marshall big time for this!

 

Well I may just ahve to get Mister X to build me one of these, is the Y2 a better DAC?

In a word? Yes.