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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
...5v supply along with the data actually imparts any measurable interference in practice that modern USB DACs cannot handle? I'm not trying to be a d*ck--I'm just asking for you to back up your theory with actual data. =) Well I mean, the last time I checked, electrical interference like...- hsg120
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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
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...- hsg120
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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
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...- hsg120
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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
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...- hsg120
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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
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...- hsg120
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DDCs with USB input almost never have USB output, why?
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...- hsg120
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Successor to the Singxer SDA-6 DAC
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...- hsg120
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Successor to the Singxer SDA-6 DAC
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...- hsg120
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Want To Buy Singxer SU-6
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- 1.00 USD
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Looking to buy a Singxer SU-6 that's in great condition. Please contact me with your asking price. Thanks!- hsg120
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Confused by the cost of CD Transports
https://tascam.com/us/product/cd-200bt/top $450 and includes digital outputs- hsg120
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Successor to the Singxer SDA-6 DAC
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...- hsg120
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Successor to the Singxer SDA-6 DAC
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...- hsg120
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Successor to the Singxer SDA-6 DAC
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...- hsg120
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Feedback by 'hsg120' on listing '(Price Drop) MDR Z1R in excellent condition'
Absolutely wonderful seller--item arrived in exactly the condition described, and no BS!! =)- hsg120
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For Sale Topping D10
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- 60.00 USD
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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...- hsg120
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For Sale Topping U90
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- 375.00 USD
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I bought this DDC from APOS shortly after I got the D90. I previously had gear connected to a computer, which in the past had caused ground noise issues, but the U90 always ensured the digital signal was clean. I no longer need it because the DAC I am upgrading to has its own built-in digital...- hsg120
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For Sale Topping D90
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- 350.00 USD
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I bought this DAC used a couple years ago and it has served me very well. However, I have been trying to upgrade to a Singxer SDA6 for as long as I remember, and I finally got one! So this DAC has to go. Comes with all pictured accessories (remote control, power and USB cables, bluetooth...- hsg120
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For Sale Meze Empyrean
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- 1600.00 USD
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I just bought these in September for $1700 (serial number card shows a build date of 2020). I thought they would be my last set of headphones for a while....nope. I recently heard the Sony MDR-Z1Rs again, and they're the ones for me. So these must go. The headphones, case and 1/4" cable are...- hsg120
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Comment by 'hsg120' on listing 'ZMF Eikon Camphor with Magnesium Chassis'
Thank you!! :thumbsup:- hsg120
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Comment by 'hsg120' on listing 'ZMF Eikon Camphor with Magnesium Chassis'
"Reluctantly selling my Eikons after getting an AC" Sorry, likely a stupid question but, what's an "AC"?- hsg120
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Topping A90 Discrete aka A90D
Ohhhh!! Thank you very much xD They are just cheap furniture feet that I bought off of Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LDT7UHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I'm really just sort of using them as spacers though because the components are just sitting on top of...- hsg120
- Post #768
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Topping A90 Discrete aka A90D
Hey thanks! Apologies though--are you asking what is the device in the middle of the stack?- hsg120
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Schiit Loki Mini, EQ down or up?
I would argue yes. Since the Schiit Loki Mini is an active analog EQ, if you intend to accentuate a particular frequency range then theoretically you would induce less distortion/noise by amplifying the frequencies you're not interested in less (i.e. by EQ'ing those frequencies lower) than you...- hsg120
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Comment by 'hsg120' on listing 'Holo Audio Bliss KTE'
Okay 10-4, thank you! :beerchug:- hsg120
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Comment by 'hsg120' on listing 'Holo Audio Bliss KTE'
Heyyo! Just wondering if the asking price include payment/shipping fees, or...?- hsg120
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