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    Standalone DAC vs Onboard DAC in DAP

    Thanks for the reply. I thought that this could be the case, but wasn’t sure of a desktop unit would provide better circuitry, operation etc. It’s more convenient for my setup to use the M11 straight into the amp using a 3.5/RCA connector versus USB into another DAC.
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    Standalone DAC vs Onboard DAC in DAP

    I’m new to headphones, and was wondering if there is any advantage to having a standalone DAC versus using the DAC that’s integrated into my DAP. I’m using the SMSL SH-9 amp, being fed by my FiiO M11, which contains dual AK 4493 DAC chips. For example, the Schiit Modius contains the same DAC...
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    Full price Elex vs $990 Clear?

    Thanks for the reply. I’m thinking of selling the Sundaras, they don’t really fit my head very well. I’m gonna try out the Elex. Pretty much the opposite of what you said, LOL. There are lots of rough GD recordings out there, also a lot of magnificent ones 😃
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    Full price Elex vs $990 Clear?

    Good morning, I’m wondering about your opinion on which to buy. I was looking at the Focal Elex at full price for $700, but also see that headphones.com is offering a preorder for the Clear for $500 off, at $990. I currently have the HiFiman Sundara, HD6XX, and FiiO FH7, and listen primarily to...
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