olor1n
The Man. The Myth
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Good post!
But the 10SE does have preamp functionality (albeit with only one input), or have I misunderstood the Audio GD webpage? It can be hooked up to a power amp or active speakers.
Yep, one selectable output for preamp. I used this to isolate the 10SE's dac and output to the Lyr. I wish it had LINE and DAC output like the FUN to accommodate for active speakers. I was forced to use the Lyr's line out to my Audioengine A2 (an overly long chain for these basic speakers).
For Kingwa to build upon the 10SE I'd request the following -
- selectable fixed DAC and variable LINE output like the FUN (to separately connect an external amp and active speakers)
- analogue input to isolate the amp section (for connecting an external dac)
- async usb
- at least 2 optical inputs
- 4x apodising filters
- if possible 3 selectable gain settings at -7dB, 0dB and 12dB
- dimensions where the unit is wider rather than deep
- better quality casework
- remote
Price it accordingly and you have a mid-tier giant killer. Make it happen Kingwa!