[xxicrimsonixx]

As the title says, shopping for a new DAC. Around the price of a D90SE.

Can I get any better? Or should I just go with the tried and true D90SE?

 

[msing539]

Have you looked at R2R options? Not sure of any with Bluetooth.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

Have you looked at R2R options? Not sure of any with Bluetooth.

I have thought about an ARES2 or something similar, but I'm planning to use with a Woo Audio WA22, and I like delta sigma DACS. I've tried the multibit Bifrost 1, and I wasn't overly impressed. I always felt like I was missing something (even if objectively there was no details lost, that was my perception when I changed to a Geshelli ENOG 2). So I think for the time being, I will still with Delta Sigma.

 

[uckexk]

Take a look at the newly released D90LE, basically a cheaper D90SE with no MQA being the only difference.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

I was also looking at the Gustard x26, although that would be near the top of my budget. Any recommendations at this price point?

 

[Kafé]

You should look at the Singxer SDA-6 pro

 

[Researcher]

I have got many DACs under 1000 USD. I suggest topping D70s, which is truly outstanding considering its price tag. It shines from the bottom frequency to the top. Soundstage and layering-wise, it will not disappoint you.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

I have got many DACs under 1000 USD. I suggest topping D70s, which is truly outstanding considering its price tag. It shines from the bottom frequency to the top. Soundstage and layering-wise, it will not disappoint you.

I actually have one, and I love it. I’m moving it to my speaker setup and need a need DAC for headphones. I ended up with an mqa d90 with 4499

 

[Quinto]

I had a RME ADI2, Topping D90 and X26pro, I sold the D90 haven't heard the D90se though

I must say I found the D90 a great DAC for the money, the X26 just sounded more natural to my ears

 

[Flognuts]

I upgraded to the D90se and cannot fault it.
I use filter 7 for PCM and the sound is extremely detailed and smooth.
Paired with the A90 and Focal Clears.

 

[xxicrimsonixx]

I upgraded to the D90se and cannot fault it.
I use filter 7 for PCM and the sound is extremely detailed and smooth.
Paired with the A90 and Focal Clears.

I’ll be getting a woo audio wa22 to pair with the d90

 

[TheMiddleSky]

K9 Pro ESS if you can find one. Slight more relax presentation than D90SE. Technical wise they are about the same. I think for the ultimate detail Fiio is slight better, but impact on each notes seems slight denser on Topping.

Fiio better in term of soundstage, while Topping is more "cohesive" and a little more forward in midrange area. Can't go wrong with both.

Fiio has better value because you also get 2W of amplifier, but I never really like THX amp since the beginning (dry and lifeless). Much better if pairing with external amp.