[Hybrys]

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how does the Pico stack up against the LD Dac-1?

Toasting in a year old bread.
 
Anyway, there are some vital differences.  The LD DAC-I has a balanced out and other digital inputs than USB, while the Pico upsamples to 24/96, is only a USB input, single ended output, and is USB-powered.  If you have an onboard optical/coaxial output, the LD DAC-I might be the way to go.  If you're looking for a USB DAC only though, the Pico might just be the superior choice.  I haven't heard the Pico, so I can't comment directly...

 

[PabloDiner]

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Toasting in a year old bread.
 
Anyway, there are some vital differences.  The LD DAC-I has a balanced out and other digital inputs than USB, while the Pico upsamples to 24/96, is only a USB input, single ended output, and is USB-powered.  If you have an onboard optical/coaxial output, the LD DAC-I might be the way to go.  If you're looking for a USB DAC only though, the Pico might just be the superior choice.  I haven't heard the Pico, so I can't comment directly...

Well the LD is on the way so maybe i can audition the pico for a direct comparison