i prefer a all-in-one option rather to have separate amp/dac. Have ordered the K7 BT (because the BT and non-BT options pricing not much difference). Cant wait for it and thanks all for your inputs!

Hi all, I am thinking of upgrading to a Fiio K7 BT to power my sundara. currently using a styleaudio HD1V from eons ago. Just to check what would be the noticeable difference(s) if I switch to the K7?

looking forward to it and if it is as good as the hype, will get it + E30. else magni heresy + modi 3

If you have Spotify, you can search for lists that do that.

Cool ok but the L30 isn’t out yet?

ok thanks, i do have some budget so looks like its the E30 + Magni or L30 then

hmm interesting.. Between the K5 pro and the Topping E30 + Magni 3+/Heresy (or the upcoming Topping L30), which would you think is better for the Sundara? Edit: just to add on, am planning to use it for both Sundara and Audioengine A5+ speakers. Do i really need to disconnect my headphones...

Thanks and the DAC would be “smart” enough to go through optical or I need to select from the sound source options?

Pardon my ignorance. I have a styleaudio DAC which I have been using for years on my computer through USB. I recently realized that it has an optical cable input + my computer has optical output so I was wondering if I went through optical cable, do I still need to power it via USB? And...

Finally got my Sundaras and am loving the sound coming from it and the comfort on my head. Agree that the stock cables arent great and the right side cable doesnt seem to connect well and i usually have to fiddle with it to get sound from the right side. Everything seems so clear & loud...

still waiting for sundara to arrive :/ but been reading up more on dac/amp combos and considering these few now: Schiit magni heresy + modi 3 (original choice) Topping D50s + A50 (heard this is potentially better than the Schiit stack and is abit more future-proof?) Topping E30 + JDS lab atom...

Hi, saw that you had the modi multibit / modi 3 before getting the D50s while having the bifrost as well. Am thinking between the modi 3 (or multibit) and the D50s as my computer DAC, any views on the DACs after a month of listening?

Yup, hope to try as well but will probably destroy my wallet too 😅

Thanks, wow you have some high-end schiit! :darthsmile: I was not that impressed by the HD6XX even after a few months of usage through the fulla 2 and sold it after awhile. I managed to find the Sundara here at 1/3 the price of the Elex so it was no brainer for me. Hope to audition those...

would the split RCA cable be something like this? https://www.amazon.com/SING-LTD-Female-Splitter-Digital/dp/B07Q8FRWV9

Cool, thanks for sharing. I was looking at the Elex too but it was quite pricey and read recent reviews of bad QC that have yet to be resolved. Understand that the hifiman have similar QC issues but at about 1/3 the price of the Elex and good reviews (and curious about planar magnetic), figure...

Same here, researching is part of the (sometimes confusing) fun! I’ll probably look at modi or su8 1st then. The bifrost don’t seem to be directly available in Singapore.

1 more consideration to add, I have a set of audioengine A5 speakers which run from styleaudio amp/dac, would the magni/modi schiit stack be able to support this + headphones from the computer?

lol yes, they would be indeed. I will definitely want to audition them before plonking that wad of $. unfortunately, the local schiit distributor(s) seems to have limited selection. am wondering if the upcoming can jam (Singapore) will have them (and perhaps others to audition as well)? you...

Have just ordered a sundara and am looking into what kind of amp/dac to pair with it in the future. I currently have a schiit fulla 2 and a styleaudio carat HD-1V to try 1st (previously paired with a HD6XX but was not impressed by it/did not use it much so sold it. budget-wise, i am flexible...

Hi there, Been following the site and forum for a few years now. Want to ask some questions about gear and hope to contribute one day too!