[CopperFox]

Oh I'm sorry, I simply lost all interest to converse any further

Yet you did. How vindicative!

 

[CopperFox]

This might help if you want to build your own DAC: https://sites.google.com/site/ackodac/modules-and-kits/dac-akd49-series

 

[XERO1]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sms...99-full-balanced-aptx-hd-bluetooth5-0.931584/

 

[Yihua Chen]

M400 used the Flagship DAC chip AK4499.
USB uses the second XMOS XU216, supports native DSD, and 32bit 768kHz!
The clock system uses 2 ACCUSILICON ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators.
Using ALTERA's high-speed CPLD to process the clock and reduce the JITTER

 

[Yihua Chen]

Note: The SMSL M400 MQA DAC will be available for pre-order starting May 6th. Aoshida Audio will give a 5% discount off the retail price of $809.99 on all pre-orders. These pre-orders will start shipping May 12th.Enjoy 5% off during the pre-sale of MAY 6- MAY 15--USD 769.49!https://aoshidaaudio.com/SMSL-M400-MQA-DAC-p2722066.html

 

[rmsanger]

IMO it misses the mark from a pricing perspective but we’ll see what the reviews say once it’s well circulated.

 

[XeNoNF50]

I want to see pictures of the screen in real for the m400. That blue glow on the top and bottom in the renders just seems strange to me.

 

[MalinYamato]

If you already know that you like the way THX-AAA-based amps sound, then I would get the M400.

Mainly becasue in near future, you'll be able to get SMSL's THX-based SP400 amp, which will stack perfectly with the M400, and you can sell your THX 789.

I feel a trend where it becomes more important how good components look when stacked together.

 

[gto88]

so, there are two sets battling:
Topping D90-A90
SMSL M400-SP400
That will cost > $1300?

 

[CopperFox]

Gustard A18 seems to be the first semi-reasonably priced AK4499 dac from a renowned brand ($532 on Aliexpress). Edit: measurements available at ASR.

Also Breeze Hifi NCX10 seems to be the first AK4499 desktop dac with a built-in headphone amplifier.

 

[Nícolas Arruda Bezerra]

FIIO are planing a new product to replace de Fiio K5 desktop dac amp combo, the K7pro. They say It'll have dual ak4499 and is expected to launch until december.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...cussion-xlr-balance-dual-thx-aaa-xmos.927171/

 

[XeNoNF50]

Not gonna lie I need a DAC with ldac bluetooth and that Gustard looks tempting

 

[starouterspace]

Anyone knows if cayin n6ii's I2S output can serve gustard a22?

Really want to verify that. There are too many different I2S definitions.

 

[gto88]

Gustard A18 sounds good to me, I like it better than my Sabaj D5. But, its remote is almost useless, it cannot power on/off the unit, and
no auto shutoff, no power button in the front panel, only in the back. I eventually return it where I bought it free of shipping back. (Apos, highly recommended)

 

[starouterspace]

Gustard A18 sounds good to me, I like it better than my Sabaj D5. But, its remote is almost useless, it cannot power on/off the unit, and
no auto shutoff, no power button in the front panel, only in the back. I eventually return it where I bought it free of shipping back. (Apos, highly recommended)

There is no sleep button on the remote? That's not good...

Very helpful info. Thanks!