Any updates, Jimster? I am curious how the M8A compares to Topping. I've just received the latter and is sound pretty good, albeit I don't have any comparison.

Have you heard the topping as well?   I'll be looking forward to hear from you about the M8A. As I still don't get how could it have lower SNR than M8 while having better components.

Did you actually heard it or is it just the "specs looks good" opinion?

M8A is currently on sale at one ali seller ~ $172. I am still undecided whether to go for it or buy the Topping D30. I am very curious about first reviews of M8A.   I contacted SMSL with the question about SNR and difference between M8 and M8A. I'll post the answer once I have it.

I believe the original m8 chip was 9018k2m, which is mobile version of 9018 and has worse parameters than 9028q2m

There is a new chip, which is big change IMO. Especially since this thread is called new-m8-dac-from-smsl-9018-xmos. But I can delete it...

SMSL just released upgraded version of SMSL M8 with ES9028Q2M chip and DSD512 support. Anyone heard it already? Strangely, they state it has lower SNR than M8 (M8a ~ 117 vs M8 ~ 125). Dunno if to believe those numbers anyway.  ...

I've started a new thread for M8A not to spam this one.

Strangely, the new one seems to have lower SNR than original m8. M8a ~ 117 http://www.smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=116 M8 ~ 125 https://www.amazon.com/ES9018-Optical-Coaxial-Asynchronous-decoder/dp/B00PS0WLX6 

No idea. Maybe the weight. The new one should be 398 g. Not sure what the old one weights, but should be less:)

Has anyone hear the updated version M8A? It is listed on Amazon by SMSL and there are some aliexpress sellers offering those as well. It is supposed to have different chip, ES9028Q2M, and support DSD512.

Thanks, do you think multibit is a noticeable improvement over M8? Coz here (http://www.musicservertips.com/product-reviews/smsl-m8-dac/) they say M8 actually sounds better (see the discussion) 

Hi all,   I am considering buying a DAC for my Hifi setup.    I have Harman Kardon HK 6800 amplifier driving Apogee Centaur speakers with laptop as a source.   I use the setup for music (70%) and movies/gaming (30%).    I'd like to buy a DAC for around ~ $ 150 with USB and optical input...

Hi Head-fiers,   did any of you have any experience with the new Hifime DAC?   I would use it to feed integrated amplifier & speakers from PC and PS4.   Cheers.   Tomas

Thank you guys for your answers. I think that one of these can work: Koss DjPro100, Brainwavz HM3/F-004/Incipio f38 and  Shure srh 440.   I'm also thinking of Denon DN-HP700 (maybe the hottest choice so far) and Ultrasone HFI-450/Yamaha RH10MS.    Which of these would you recommend?

Thx for your reply. The problem with the ones you mentioned (with the exception of Shures) is that they are not foldable (if I am right - at least according to the pictures at google).   Regarding the PortaPro, I was quite happy with those. However, I didn't try any other headphones so far...

  Hey guys, I'm looking fort circumaural/supra-aural headphones, at price around 100$ (preferably 100$ being the upper limit - but I am willing to pay slightly above if the difference would be worth it). I want them for outside use only, so they need to be at least a bit portable (if...

     

the AT's authorized dealer list:http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/site/1e22eec97c088a8b/index.html   sry, it was list of US dealers only, however, they are based in Singapore (and they appear on that list:http://www.audio-technica.com.sg/our_dealers.php)    

Hey guys,   Is it possible nowadays to buy M50 for less then 159$ from an authorized dealer? Coz I haven't found any...   159$ is quite expensive IMHO.   Someone posted these  can be bought for 120 or so. However, I want the coiled cable...

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Hey guys,   I know there were some similar threads but I haven't found a satisfactory answer in those.   I want circumaural/supra-aural headphones, at price around 100$ (preferably 100$ being the upper limit - but I am willing to pay slightly above if the difference would be worth it)...