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I found the D03K to provide a clean, relatively flat output, but it may be a touch bright towards the top. I imagine it would be a step up from integrated DACs but don't expect a mind blowing change, it may end up being quite subtle. I was a bit disappointed to be honest - it's now relegated to feeding a Geneva XS speaker in my bedroom.
The reason I write today is I was lucky enough to have an original D3 (nickel plated RCA sockets) arrive in the post this morning. The original D3 is AMAZING for the money. It's much warmer than any of my other DACs and so well balanced frequency-wise, I was tempted to replace my Caiman with it. I much prefer the warm balance of the D3, but side-by-side, the Caiman does provide more natural detail and depth than both Fiio DACs so I'll be keeping it. But if you have a bright system and don't have a digital eq to balance things out, the original D3 would be perfect. So impressive for the money - the reports are true!
If you can get your hands on an original D3 (mine cost less than £20 used), it will be the best value you've experienced in a long time, if ever. It's going straight into my secondary system and will live there until it dies.
The reason I write today is I was lucky enough to have an original D3 (nickel plated RCA sockets) arrive in the post this morning. The original D3 is AMAZING for the money. It's much warmer than any of my other DACs and so well balanced frequency-wise, I was tempted to replace my Caiman with it. I much prefer the warm balance of the D3, but side-by-side, the Caiman does provide more natural detail and depth than both Fiio DACs so I'll be keeping it. But if you have a bright system and don't have a digital eq to balance things out, the original D3 would be perfect. So impressive for the money - the reports are true!
If you can get your hands on an original D3 (mine cost less than £20 used), it will be the best value you've experienced in a long time, if ever. It's going straight into my secondary system and will live there until it dies.