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Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp Review: First Impressions
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Hi all, I've been using my Grace m9xx for a couple years now and love it!
i pair mine with the AKG K702 65th anniversary edition and it sounds fantastic.
i also use Tidal for Master tracks. Am i the only one here with this combo?
My volume stays between 70-80.
i pair mine with the AKG K702 65th anniversary edition and it sounds fantastic.
i also use Tidal for Master tracks. Am i the only one here with this combo?
My volume stays between 70-80.
I purchased my m900 last month (from Thomann, not Massdrop) and I really enjoy it. Can someone recommend a travel case for it? I'd like to take it on my work travels... not as a portable, as a when the day is done and relaxing at the hotel.
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I purchased my m900 last month (from Thomann, not Massdrop) and I really enjoy it. Can someone recommend a travel case for it? I'd like to take it on my work travels... not as a portable, as a when the day is done and relaxing at the hotel.
The Pelican 1060 Micro case works well.
The Pelican 1060 Micro case works well.
Thanks for the quick suggestion. I guess with the 1062 Pelican foam insert.
Also, thanks for making this unit. I absolutely love it. It sounds so good with the Audeze LCD-MX4...
I just bought FiiO x7 1St gen and willing to connect FiiO x7 via USB with M9xx but I couldn't hear anything. I tested x7 with DAC function with computer, it's ok . And The M9xx works ok with my computer.
I got OTG cable with one head is host. Which head should I plug in M9xx? Any can help me to connect M9XX with FiiO X7 as transport only. Thanks
I got OTG cable with one head is host. Which head should I plug in M9xx? Any can help me to connect M9XX with FiiO X7 as transport only. Thanks
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I use the same setup for my evening listening but while working have the M9XX in front of my Slee ULDE.
I agree it drives the Anni very well. Which Anni have you got, flat pad or angled? Mine are the flat ones. 600 ish serial.
I agree it drives the Anni very well. Which Anni have you got, flat pad or angled? Mine are the flat ones. 600 ish serial.
Hi all, I've been using my Grace m9xx for a couple years now and love it!
i pair mine with the AKG K702 65th anniversary edition and it sounds fantastic.
i also use Tidal for Master tracks. Am i the only one here with this combo?
My volume stays between 70-80.
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edit: my preferred volume range in more like 75-90, 85 being the sweet spot!
Serial 778. Its hard to find any portable set up as good as this combo, and i have a few.
Serial 778. Its hard to find any portable set up as good as this combo, and i have a few.
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dumb question alert, how do i activate the 5v,2a. What would/can i plug into that?
Why would we use this. Ive only been using the usb 2.0 to PC.
Why would we use this. Ive only been using the usb 2.0 to PC.
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Also anyone here compare this to an iFi iDSD Black Lable?
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You listen a bit louder than I do, but yes, I agree otherwise that it is a great little box. It even drives my thirsty K340's convincingly.edit: my preferred volume range in more like 75-90, 85 being the sweet spot!
Serial 778. Its hard to find any portable set up as good as this combo, and i have a few.
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That explains why you are listening so much louder than I am. That plug puts it in High Power mode. Goes from sounding good to sounding great. Much more headroom.dumb question alert, how do i activate the 5v,2a. What would/can i plug into that?
Why would we use this. Ive only been using the usb 2.0 to PC.
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do i just plug another usb cord in 5v,2a, what do i plug into ?
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The original MD m9XX delivery included a Monoprice wall charger and USB cable for the power input. Any low noise 2.0A USB power source/charger will work.do i just plug another usb cord in 5v,2a, what do i plug into ?
You will also want to be sure you have the latest drivers for the m9XX for higher bit rate decoding.
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I’m good on the drivers!
I’ll have to dig up that box. Thx
I’ll have to dig up that box. Thx
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