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  1. BorisH

    Topping NX4

    Mass I can also recommend Massdrop (NY based company) if you can stand to wait... The mentioned ship date April 12. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/topping-nx4-dsd-dac-amp
  2. BorisH

    Topping NX4

    Works like a charm on My Nexus 6P (8.1.0). Very happy with the performance of this AMP/DAC on both my phone and MacBook.
  3. BorisH

    Topping NX4

    The SMSL sApII Pro is a more powerful amplifier. Nevertheless the NX4 DSD is more then powerful enough to drive the Senns. For most recordings the volume is at 40-50% with low gain set. Recordings with a high dynamic range (e.g.: classical) around 60% or so. This with both the player and...
  4. BorisH

    Topping NX4

    My thoughts on the NX4 DSD: Use: - macOS High Sierra -> Tidal HiFi -> Fiio EX1 2nd gen (16 Ohm) / VSONIC GR07 Bass Edition (50 Ohm) / Sennheiser HD 6XX (300 Ohm) - Nexus 6P (Android 8.1.0) -> Tidal HiFi -> Fiio EX1 2nd gen (16 Ohm) / VSONIC GR07 Bass Edition (50 Ohm) / Sennheiser HD 6XX (300...
  5. BorisH

    Review by 'BorisH' on item 'SMSL sApII Pro'

    I use the S.M.S.L. sApII Pro to drive 300Ohm Sennheiser HD600s and it performs really well. It delivers plenty of clean, flat power to drive my headphones with authority, just what a headphone amplifier should do in my opinion. There is not much information around but I would say the amp is...
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  6. BorisH

    Reply to review by 'borish' on item 'HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    The PCM filter Fast/Slow roll-off option is a nice addition to the D version. It alters the sound in the high frequency spectrum and you can choose which one suits you best. Also the regular version can get quite hot and although mine still works perfect I do wonder if this will influence...
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  7. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    It remembers the settings. Enjoy the 9018D!
  8. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    I leave it at slow as well to tame the upper highs and quite like this function. How do you like the 9018D? I thinks it's really nice for the price!
  9. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    It works during boot. The first couple of seconds while you plug in the device the functions of the volume knobs are different. The aural differences are very subtle between fast and slow roll off.
  10. BorisH

    Reply to review by 'borish' on item 'HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    Hello Volly, on Mac OS X the DAC works without any drivers and is plug-and-play. I do not use it with Windows but I saw HiFime list drivers for the D at the bottom of the product description. If would be nice to hear what you think of the 9018D/HD600 combo!  Don't know what the maximum input...
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  11. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    Hello Volly, The D has some power but I would still recommend getting an external amp to drive high impedance headphones to their full potential. Please see my review for more info: http://www.head-fi.org/products/hifime-9018d-asynchronous-high-resolution-usb-dac/reviews/12903
  12. BorisH

    Reply to review by 'borish' on item 'HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    No, I do not find the sound fatiguing and am rather sensitive to treble. That being said I guess it is also dependent on the implementation.
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  13. BorisH

    Review by 'BorisH' on item 'HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    Overview At a retail price of $119 the 9018D has a lot going for it. The high resolution Sabre ES9018 chip coupled with an asynchronous USB receiver provides a crystal-clear sound and is a significant upgrade compared to the sound card of my MacBook Pro. As an owner of the regular 9018 the most...
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  14. HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC

    HiFime 9018D Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC

    Hifime 9018D dac is similar to the smaller 9018 but has a higher max output signal, 255 steps volume control, a display showing sample rate and volume level and a switch to select between USB Full speed (audio Class 1.0) and USB High speed (audio class 2.0). Features: - Digital MCU controlled...
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  15. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    Right! If you cannot play DSD files but hear noise instead just set the system volume to max and tune your volume on the FiiO E12A. I just got the 9018D and it is really nice with its alu casing, also doesn't get as hot as the 9018. Sound quality seems to be identical. I'll post a review in the...
  16. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    Some DACs which I heard/read good things about but do not own myself: - HiFimeDIY Sabre U2 - Audioquest Dragonfly V1.2 - Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS - Stoner Acoustics UD120 - Fiio E10K - JH Labs Geek Out 450 - Schiit Fulla   Just to be sure, you don't have a volume/gain control for...
  17. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    I live in timezone UTC+1 but would like to give some suggestions tomorrow. Some questions on your preferences/setup: - What is your current setup from source to speakers? - Do you want/need to have the ability to play high resolution files? For files from the Google Play Music app this isn't...
  18. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    If you don't care for DSD playback you can still set the system volume lower at a slight cost of dynamic range. I personally cannot hear it on most recording. You could also check out the new 9018D from HiFime. This "big brother" has a digital volume control build-in which has access to the DACs...
  19. BorisH

    Reply to review by 'borish' on item 'HiFime 9018 Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    You are correct. Basically your system volume is controlled by USB receiver on the circuit board and this only has a 8 step volume control. So your Windows/Mac volume slider will only work in 8 steps when the DAC is connected. As the volume is controlled by the USB receiver I recommend setting...
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  20. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    You are correct. Basically your system volume is controlled by USB receiver on the circuit board and this only has a 8 step volume control. So your Windows/Mac volume slider will only work in 8 steps when the DAC is connected. As the volume is controlled by the USB receiver I recommend setting...
  21. BorisH

    Reply to review by 'borish' on item 'HiFime 9018 Asynchronous High resolution USB DAC'

    I think you won't be disappointed. A lot of great components packed in this tiny DAC!
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  22. BorisH

    Best recorded albums of all time?

    Daft Punk - Random Access Memories   A modern electronic album which is brilliantly recorded. Engineered by Bob Ludwig I think this is a classic in the making. "Daft Punk spent four years and over a million dollars on their quest to revisit the golden age of record...
  23. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018 ASYNCHRONOUS HIGH RESOLUTION USB DAC vs IFI NANO IDSD

    Hi, I own the 9018 and am very satisfied of it. It is plug and play on OS X which natively supports USB audio class 2 and also really light and tiny. Great detailed sound! Negative points are the 8 level volume control (only 8, so you have to fine tune in software) and somewhat limited power...
  24. BorisH

    HIFIME 9018D USB DAC

    I own the regular 9018 and can definitely recommend this. I think the 9018D will be even better with the digital volume control.
  25. SMSL sApII Pro

    SMSL sApII Pro

    The upgraded version of sApII now with high quality components and updated PCB layout. It is a capable amp based upon the Texas Instruments current feedback amplifier TPA6120A2. Technical specifications: The standard input interface: 3.5mm/RCA stereo input (with switching) Output interface...
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