Draknodd
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full review published https://audiodigitale.eu/?p=182
E1DA DACs Discussion Thread (PDV2, 9038S, 9038D, 9038X, HiFiToy, HPToy)
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snip3r77
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I hope there is a unbalanced version that doesn't drain much cause most of us are using IEMs with 10x db sensitivity and a lower price point.
Lohb
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Liking what I hear so far off darker planar headphones from E1DA9038S with M1060C....(on MODE 1)
Anyone having a volume cut-out first couple of seconds of any first track bitperfect on Audirvana + ?
You hear the track for a split second, cuts off for a second, then everything fine after that...next track plays with no gap etc whether it moves to next track or you jump to next track..never had that with many many DACs off Audirvana+
Is it resolution or dynamics (or both) that are reduced when you decrease software volume drastically ? Even at this volume vs 80% with another 9038 DAC, not much noticeable reduction in either, as its almost volume matched to 80% volume on other DAC/amp. Highest I can go is about -20dB before it gets too 'bitey'.
On balanced vs my other breadboard single-end 9038 DAC, I'd say they are very similar sounding even with OPA1622 in other one......more time needed A|B'ing after this initial impression with 1060C...
I personally feel the presentation would be too hard for neutral gear for my ears...(but some neutrality ultradetail seekers loving it with Tin P1)
UPDATE : On IEM MODE 4 with Sony XBA-N1 (32-ohm) ..much better dialability now with below settings tweak....E1 DA really bring these IEMs alive....they now sound closer to XBA-N3....bringing out low and high-end and more microdetail (which is how N1 lack compared to N3)...E1 DA is a stellar combo unit with darker/richer gear upstream IMO.
Think I'll give PD2 a miss now with the talk of sibilance in the recent review.
Anyway, looking forward to other buyer impressions. Great price/performance ratio in this audiofools' game of personal audio hunting.
Anyone having a volume cut-out first couple of seconds of any first track bitperfect on Audirvana + ?
You hear the track for a split second, cuts off for a second, then everything fine after that...next track plays with no gap etc whether it moves to next track or you jump to next track..never had that with many many DACs off Audirvana+
Is it resolution or dynamics (or both) that are reduced when you decrease software volume drastically ? Even at this volume vs 80% with another 9038 DAC, not much noticeable reduction in either, as its almost volume matched to 80% volume on other DAC/amp. Highest I can go is about -20dB before it gets too 'bitey'.
On balanced vs my other breadboard single-end 9038 DAC, I'd say they are very similar sounding even with OPA1622 in other one......more time needed A|B'ing after this initial impression with 1060C...
I personally feel the presentation would be too hard for neutral gear for my ears...(but some neutrality ultradetail seekers loving it with Tin P1)
UPDATE : On IEM MODE 4 with Sony XBA-N1 (32-ohm) ..much better dialability now with below settings tweak....E1 DA really bring these IEMs alive....they now sound closer to XBA-N3....bringing out low and high-end and more microdetail (which is how N1 lack compared to N3)...E1 DA is a stellar combo unit with darker/richer gear upstream IMO.
Think I'll give PD2 a miss now with the talk of sibilance in the recent review.
Anyway, looking forward to other buyer impressions. Great price/performance ratio in this audiofools' game of personal audio hunting.
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Tysun
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Yes. Regardless what software used. Ivan has confirmed this. Small issue, just wait for 2 more secs.
Tysun
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Tysun
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Q: I plugged in a pair of cans with 2.5mm BAL but no audio/only right channel is heard, help!
A: There are different standards of 2.5mm TRRS out there. R-R+L+L- TRRS is the most popular Fiio/A&K standard, and this is the standard which E1DA employed. generally 2.5mm cables sold in China (Ali/taobao) will be cabled in that standard. 2.5mm is a relatively new concept that is why there is no global standardization. 4.4mm Pentagon is an even newer concept but Sony actually cared to have a protocol before opening their standard up, while 2.5mm is all over the place.
If unsure, ask your seller before making cable purchase.
A: There are different standards of 2.5mm TRRS out there. R-R+L+L- TRRS is the most popular Fiio/A&K standard, and this is the standard which E1DA employed. generally 2.5mm cables sold in China (Ali/taobao) will be cabled in that standard. 2.5mm is a relatively new concept that is why there is no global standardization. 4.4mm Pentagon is an even newer concept but Sony actually cared to have a protocol before opening their standard up, while 2.5mm is all over the place.
If unsure, ask your seller before making cable purchase.
Lohb
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9038S vs 9038X real world audible or compatibility benefits vs spec. sheet benefits..... ?
Am not on the discord chat channel, so no idea what is being mentioned there...
Am not on the discord chat channel, so no idea what is being mentioned there...
Tysun
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Sorry no idea, no real world report out since 9038X is not released. You need to PM @E1DA himself for clarification.
Or wait for spec sheet release for comparison (spec sheet yet to be published).
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@Tysun , which one are you referring is it powerdac v2 with issue?
Tysun
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9038S with no audio for the first 2~3 secs after connecting.
Lohb
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Anyone got Chord Mojo to compare to E1 DA ?
Infoseeker
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If you take amirm separate specifications for both dacs. The Chord MOJO gives 400mw while the E1DA is claimed to reach more than that.
Lohb
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Thanks !
Subjective SQ impressions pluses/minuses was what I actually meant. They seem close pairs, ignoring price.
Bui Hai Anh
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I have the Ananda and the amp i-HA6, so which of the E1DA product can I use as DAC only? From what I have gathered, maybe the 9038D?
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