"Reservation of judgement" isn't really required though. Because the point is moot if there are like, even half a dozen(?) sources that offer a native I2S output. It's so uncommon to the point of being essentially irrelevant. No, I think you're unwittingly conflating "measurements," with "what...

Not just sample rate, but bitrate. I'm just making a point of fact--that USB has a higher bandwidth than SDPIF, i.e. bits/second. USB can also transport native DSD (not DSD over PCM). And I2S is neat and all, but I'm still not sure I understand what the advantage is if your source isn't I2S...

Ahh yes, apologies, what I mean by "bandwidth" is that SPDIF is limited to 24bit/192kHz, whereas USB can support up to 32 bit/768 kHz. The maximum communication throughput is totally irrespective of the audio file size. USB can support digital formats like native DSD for instance, whereas SPDIF...

USB and SPDIF are both just digital communication protocols, both with pros and cons. And I'm not sure that I follow what the I2S stuff was about--maybe you would be so kind as to elaborate your point for me? I would be curious to hear more about the source of your argument. I personally choose...

Yep sorry, I wasn't being precise when I said "DDC". Apologies! xD I was not previously aware of Intona or ISO Regen, so thanks to those who shared those with me! That is more or less what I was after with my initial question. I'll have to look into those more deeply. I was previously aware of...

I have owned several 'hi-fi' DDCs (e.g. Denafrips Gaia, Topping U90, Singxer Su6, etc) and often wondered why they almost invariably have a USB input, but never a corresponding USB output. S/PDIF is fabulous, if you're exclusively doing 24bit/192kHz or less. And if the proposed advantage of...

Of course! Happy to share =) Preface--I currently use a Topping A90D amp and Topping E50 DAC with a balanced connection. Amplification on the A90D amp on high gain is 15.3dB... The setup that I decided to switch to is...unusual, and one could reasonably argue that it's totally unnecessary for...

Hello! I actually decided to go in a completely different direction and actually just canceled my order yesterday. So I'm sorry I will not be able to comment on your question. I still believe on paper that it is the best DAC for the money, but the analog output voltage was not going to be...

Looking to buy a Singxer SU-6 that's in great condition. Please contact me with your asking price. Thanks!

https://tascam.com/us/product/cd-200bt/top $450 and includes digital outputs

Just placed an order for the PRO2. I saw this on Shenzhenaudio's product page-- "Upgraded with specially optimized ultra-low noise power supply system, completely solved the problem of large low-frequency distortion of AKM DAC" Does anyone know what that is all about? I've never heard of...

I just found an update on this--https://www.stereocheck.com/news/hifi/singxer-sda-6-pro2-balanced-dac-based-on-ak4499ex/ Singxer SDA-6 PRO2 , the second version of SDA-6 PRO, is a high-precision balanced DAC. It has many improvements compared to the first version: For digital-to-analog...

I've no idea if anyone else is interested, but I recently tried to buy a Singxer SDA-6 DAC from Linsoul and just wanted to share-- It didn't seem as though the SDA-6 ever got really popular, which never made sense to me. So, I'm glad to see Singxer is releasing a new model soon. While the...

Absolutely wonderful seller--item arrived in exactly the condition described, and no BS!! =)

I'm a dummy and bought this DAC thinking it was the balanced version--it is not. I bought this on Ebay a few months ago for $80 as "new in box" (it still has the protective sticker over the screen). It's been sitting in my closet since then so I figured I should sell it. Not interested in any...