[spaceman5]

Hi


I am looking to buy an ESS Sabre DAC that has the following:
1) USB Powered
2) Is based on the ES9018 chip (and not ES9023 chip)
3) Has 2xRCA outputs, and not just a 3.5mm headphone jack output
since it's going to be connected to amplifier speakers (Yamaha HS7)


Can anyone please recommend a product?


Thank you very much

 

[DrTone]

Resonnessence Concero HD

https://www.resonessencelabs.com/shop/concero-hd/

 

[spaceman5]

Hi DrTone

Looks nice, but 850$?

I am aiming more for upto 100$..

Hopefully someone knows something..

Thank you

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Not that it helps much based on the price range, but just for the record the Audiolab 8300CD has the ESS9018 DAC and it sounds fantastic. It also has a USB DAC.

 

[spaceman5]

Thanks..

Why would people still use CDs today?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Thanks..

Why would people still use CDs today?

Why wouldn't we? People still use record albums and even cassettes, 8 track, and open reel tape.

 

[pepodenata]

With your budget and features, undoubtedly the topping d10. I have it and it is incredible as it sounds.

 

[Baten]

Hi


I am looking to buy an ESS Sabre DAC that has the following:
1) USB Powered
2) Is based on the ES9018 chip (and not ES9023 chip)
3) Has 2xRCA outputs, and not just a 3.5mm headphone jack output
since it's going to be connected to amplifier speakers (Yamaha HS7)


Can anyone please recommend a product?


Thank you very much

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/aune-x1s-32bit-384-dsd128-mini-dac just get this, 9018K2M and RCA outs.
Top notch performance: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ew-and-measurements-of-aune-x1s-dac-amp.6535/