Hi all, I’m in the market for a new rig for a second desktop setup in another location. I’m wondering if anyone can share some comparisons between Aune S9c Pro and Aune X8 Magic DAC XVIII with op amp upgrade? Understood i would have to get a separate amp if i went the X8 option whereas the S9c...

thanks for the tip fidgeraldo! Not a bad price, I might consider preordering that piece. And good to know it seems I could just plug it in and go! Appreciate your input.

Hi All, I’m brand new to the hobby and this forum. As a bit of background, I used to enjoy a modest stereo setup in the loft of my apartment (had a Wadia PowerDAC and later a Hegel H95 powering a pair of Dynaudio X12’s up there - I do miss that setup). Fast forward to now, and unfortunately I...