[Skylit]

Does this Function as a 3.5mm line in dac? or DO I NEED RCA into amplification? I'm just looking for a relatively cheap, but good quality unit sub 100 USD. Interested in trying an AKM dac engineered by grace.



Just need it to hit mass drop again.

 

[CEE TEE]

Hi Skylit,
You have two ways to get signal out of the SDAC: 3.5mm output & RCA outputs

You can use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable if you are going into a portable amp like a Leckerton UHA-6 Mk II.
Or, you can use 3.5mm to RCA cable into a bigger amp.
Or, RCA to RCA cable into bigger amp.

 

[Povell42]

Someone is loaning me the CTH once they get it. So I should have data on that soon.

I look forward to your thoughts!

 

[?ractaL]

I ordered a HD660S and the Massdrop CTH + SDAC. Will the CTH be able to drive the 660S adequately? There's a discussion on the CTH discussion (the one without SDAC integrated) on Massdrop where some folks are arguing the CTH cannot adequately drive the Maddrop HD6xx / HD650 / HD600.

 

[Bazirker]

I ordered a HD660S and the Massdrop CTH + SDAC. Will the CTH be able to drive the 660S adequately? There's a discussion on the CTH discussion (the one without SDAC integrated) on Massdrop where some folks are arguing the CTH cannot adequately drive the Maddrop HD6xx / HD650 / HD600.

Easily. My CTH does great with my HD 6XX, and the HD660S is easier to drive.

 

[Zachik]

I ordered a HD660S and the Massdrop CTH + SDAC. Will the CTH be able to drive the 660S adequately? There's a discussion on the CTH discussion (the one without SDAC integrated) on Massdrop where some folks are arguing the CTH cannot adequately drive the Maddrop HD6xx / HD650 / HD600.

I strongly disagree - I have HD600, and the CTH drives it very well.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

The HD660s is already much more efficient than the HD600 and HD650. I wouldn’t worry about it, or the HD58x.

By now I figure many people have had the chance to review the SDAC. How do you like it? How does it compare to the other sub-100 DAC, and to its famous brother, the m9xx?

 

[chicken beer]

The HD660s is already much more efficient than the HD600 and HD650. I wouldn’t worry about it, or the HD58x.

By now I figure many people have had the chance to review the SDAC. How do you like it? How does it compare to the other sub-100 DAC, and to its famous brother, the m9xx?

It sounds exactly like a sub 100 dac. Buy the mimby for 120 more and you will be much happier.

 

[Bazirker]

It sounds exactly like a sub 100 dac. Buy the mimby for 120 more and you will be much happier.

Not everyone wants to spend $200 on their entire headphone setup, much less just the DAC. The SDAC sounds great for its price.

 

[chicken beer]

Not everyone wants to spend $200 on their entire headphone setup, much less just the DAC. The SDAC sounds great for its price.

You are right. That's why I have my SDAC in hand.
But it's in closet. I kept it as a backup for my main DAC...

 

[Kerry56]

By now I figure many people have had the chance to review the SDAC. How do you like it? How does it compare to the other sub-100 DAC, and to its famous brother, the m9xx?

Haven't heard the M9xx, so can't answer that part. But the SDAC is a fine piece of equipment. I have had no issues with it and the sound is clear. However, I sincerely doubt I can tell any difference between it and the DAC in my old E10 in a blind test. When I changed DAC's, there was no immediate change in sound quality to my ears. Period.

In my opinion, DAC's are a minor part of the chain, with quality of your music files and headphones being far more important in the overall result.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

Wouldn’t be surprised, honestly. After all there’s still a correlation between quality and price.

Anyway I’ve got myself some quality DACs at the moment, just thinking of some affordable DAC to go with my Aego M speakers.

 

[ohcrapgorillas]

Any word on if/when this will be available again?

edit: snagged an SDAC/MCTH combo on ebay for the price of the amp alone. dude ran the thing for 2 hours and decided he didn't like it. didn't even burn the tube in fully...

 

[DeltaRay]

Any word on if/when this will be available again?

@CEE TEE really keen to see this back on drop!

 

[CEE TEE]

@CEE TEE really keen to see this back on drop!

Thank you both, there is a world-wide shortage of some parts...we are trying to get this back up and running soon!