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  1. bedlam inside

    Spotted on DROP! ZEN DAC Signature from iFi??? Better than the ZEN DAC??

    So, look what I found today while browsing ye olde interwebs!!!! New kit from iFi audio. Been feeling a bit lazy on here lately but this got me wondering... ZEN DAC Signature - on DROP no less! I'm already wondering how this differs from the ZEN DAC? No mention of the the price but the...
  2. AuneAudio

    NEW RELEASE: aune S8 Reference DAC

    aune new product: S8 Reference DAC ·Low-Phase-Noise PLL ·True synchronization ·More than ES9038PRO... Learn more here...
  3. theaudiologist1

    Is DSD in general more quiet than PCM?

    Is DSD in general more quiet than PCM? I have a DAC that outputs 28mW into 300Ohms and my headphones are 470 Ohms at 98dB sensitivity, but surprisingly, it gets very loud even with classical on the PCM side. It still does loud enough on DSD on non-classical music, but with classical, it gets a...
  4. theaudiologist1

    Audirvana settings and a question regarding DSD

    Hi. I configured my A+ SoX settings using people's settings from across the internet. But there's one thing none of them mentioned: The delta-sigma DSD filter type (the one with letters and order (eg. A (5th order))). 1) What is the best delta-sigma filter setting? Does it do anything drastic...
  5. L

    Hello everybody, need help for my future desktop headphone setup.

    Hello everybody, i'm from italy and i hope to find a serious and helpful community here, which i'm sure. I would like to buy some closed back headphones (Denon AH-D7200, Focal Elegia and Beyerdynamic T5p, with the hope, in the future, to have the Sony Z1R or the Z7m2) and i'm searching a DAC/AMP...
  6. Erfan Elahi

    seeking suggestion for a Volatge Transformer / converter for AMPs / DACs

    hello, i just bought a Monolith Liquid Platinum amp from a USA user. In the future I plan to go for highend amp and dac upgrades (e.g McIntosh MHA 100). So I want to buy a voltage transformer as I may often buy amps and dacs from USA or Japan as to use on my EU voltage. Question - hoe much...
  7. ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP

    ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP

    Featuring: - PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHz - DSD decoding up to 1bit/5.6MHz - AK4493EQ DAC - OP275 LPF (soldered) - OP275 AMP (soldered) - Dual crystal oscillator - Atmel Atsam Microcontroller - Xilinx FPGA (not exactly sure but it seems to be) - 3.5mm Power Output (PO) - 3.5mm Line Output...
  8. L

    Advise on first purchase

    Hi, first thank for thanking the time to read me post and I even thank more the ones that will give me advises! So I wan't to start to build a kind of a starter kit and build from there, without spending a huge amount of money but be able to start from there and invest more in the future. So I...
  9. S

    Delete thread so sorry

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  10. Miraboy

    What would you change to improve my setup?

    Whilst I'm in no way unhappy with my set up, well, you all know how it is... I've been away from this world for a few years so would really appreciate some opinions on what component you would change to improve my set up. I run a PC via Kimber Ag Silver USB into and HRT Streamer II DAC. This...
  11. Paul Sheridan

    Best Sub 500-600 DAC

    to give you a little background on the system i listen to on a daily basis: musical fidelity V-DAC Sugden Bijou Headmaster ATH-W1000 Headphones Source(s) Lossless FLAC files on PC /Tidal hifi subscription I am looking to get an upgrade on the Musical Fidelity v-dac which i currently use to...
  12. imrazor

    Question about Lightning to 3.5mm adapters

    Since Lightning is a digital out, it stands to reason that the little dongle Apple sells contains some kind of DAC. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) And from my casual listening it's pretty mediocre, at least when you compare new Apple Lightning buds vs old buds with the Apple dongle. At least...
  13. IcedFrosty

    ZiShan U1 HiFi USB DAC+AMP Thread

    ZiShan U1 New portable USB DAC+AMP from ZiShan which is their first dedicated external DAC+AMP, featuring: - PCM decoding up to 32bit/384kHz - DSD decoding up to 1bit/5.6MHz - AK4493EQ DAC - OP275 LPF (soldered) - OP275 AMP (soldered) - Dual crystal oscillator - Atmel Atsam Microcontroller -...
  14. galexem

    About the Sennheiser HD 6XX and HD 58X..

    Hello all! I've just purchased the ALEX CAVALLI TUBE HYBRID AMP and GRACE DESIGN STANDARD DAC. I have always been into audio, but never really pulled the trigger. I was looking to pair the two with the SENNHEISER HD 58X JUBILEE HEADPHONES, so I purchased them too. Sometimes I feel extremely...
  15. beato

    Will an amp such as the JDS Labs Atom sound a lot better from my Fiio k3 with low powered headphones

    I currently have the Fiio k3 and have my 177X Go from massdrop connected to them, Using the dial to 3 o'clock is loud enough for me (a bit too loud for long sessions) I was wondering if buying the Atom would improve my sound quality or not, since I'm not having any issues powering my headphones...
  16. KeithPhantom

    What would you prefer: transparent gear or non-transparent but tailored to your liking?

    I always had that question in mind. I rather having some colorations that make the sound better to me, since I am going to enjoy it after all. What do you think?
  17. KeithPhantom

    What do you think about subjective opinions without any scientific basis?

    I always had that question since I learned the basics of audio processing and reproduction. I remember when I didn't know anything about audio and was looking for bettering my experience with it. I started like everyone here, reading the other forums, thinking that everything made sense: amps...
  18. Paul Sheridan

    DAC for Audio Technica ATH-W1000 Sovereign Headphones

    to give you a little background as to the system i currently own: musical fidelity V-DAC Sugden Bijou Headmaster Source(s) Lossless FLAC files on PC /Tidal hifi subscription I am looking to get an affordable upgrade on the v-dac which i currently use to connect to my PC to listen to either...
  19. J

    Help with an amp and or DAC recommendation

    I currently have a FIIO K3 and recently bought a set of HD650's, I figured it's time to get a new amp. I wanted some recommendations for which ones to get, I figured you guys would help. My budget is around 200$ give or take. I would also like to know if I can use my K3 as a DAC out for my new...
  20. Audirect Hilidac Atom Pro portable dac/amp

    Audirect Hilidac Atom Pro portable dac/amp

    Audirect hiliDAC Output power: 118 dB DN, 2 VRMS into 600 Ω [I calculate 125 mW at 32 Ω] Frequency response: 20–40000 HZ (-0.18 dB-A) Distortion: 0.0003 % Signal-to-noise ratio: +119 dB SNR,+119 dB DNR PCM: 16-32 bit, 44 kHz-384 kHz Support: Dop64, Dop128 Output Impedance: ＜1 Ω Phone function...
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  21. C

    Topping D50s DAC Volume Control in analog domain?

    Does anybody happen to know whether the D50s' volume control is "before" or "after" the DAC. I'm wondering if the volume affects the signal resolution. thanks.
  22. smsl mandy

    New Product discount. M200+SP200 suit only $499.99

    New Product discount. M200+SP200 suit only $525.99 Brand Name: S.M.S.L Built-in Battery: No Recommended Headphone Maximum Impedance: 301-400 Ohm Output Type: Balanced Out Input Type: RCA Input Type: XLR DSD (Direct Stream Digital): No Body Material: Aluminum Package: YES Channels: 2 (2.0)...
  23. D

    DAC & AMP for Moondrop Blessing 2

    Hi guys, recently I decided to step up my audio hardware and, starting from the headphone itself, I bought a pair of Moondrop Blessing 2 IEM. Coming from a pair of shure se 215 the improvements are solid but not that impressive to be honest. I use a new MacBook Pro as a source, and use ripped...
  24. Sophie 101

    New to DACs and USB-Audio - Do I need a DAC/amp?

    HI guys, I know what a DAC is, but I don't know if I need one :wink: Perhaps if I try and explain what I want to achieve, someone can shout at me, can they? I have a pair of Yamaha MSP-5 active speakers lying around that I want to build a system with in the lounge. I have an iPhone SE ( with...
  25. shenzhenaudio

    SMSL M400 is coming around at a concessional rate! ---MQA DAC AK4499 Full Balanced aptX-HD Bluetooth5.0

    Recently, S.M.S.L released two latest products, budget M200 and more senior M400! They unveiled M400 steps after the nearest M200, and it has been launched! In addition, what should be worth noticing is it comes with a workable discount during May6-15! Act it now! :slight_smile: Meanwhile, M400...
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