+1, and add the HP-A8 into the mix.
Tempted to just go for the Marantz because it looks so classy. The Pioneer has balanced outputs though, which is also nice.
+1, and add the HP-A8 into the mix.
Difference in Dac though. I'll leave the discussion between ESS Sabre and others to someone else.
In my experience Pioneer receivers have a very decent phones output. Marantz sources are even more to my liking, they have the typical slightly warmer Marantz sound.
I'm not talking about these two devices in particular though, haven't heard them yet. Maybe tomorrow the Marantz if the dealer has it already but I'm not counting on it yet. 3 weeks ago the distributor here didn't have it yet, they probably consider it on request only for the whole country. Headfi is non-existant here.
Tempted to just go for the Marantz because it looks so classy. The Pioneer has balanced outputs though, which is also nice.
Tempted to just go for the Marantz because it looks soclassytacky.
I just got my unit and I have to admit that I'm so far impressed with it.The build qulaity seems tight,the soiund is like most have described it. I really find it to my liking and my HiFimann 400i have got some new life.
Now to listen and enjoy
Is there a way to change the voltage to U.S. from JP?
Is there a way to change the voltage to U.S. from JP?
HI,
just baught this DAC and the sound is very impressive, open , detailled and warm .
The headphone amp is not a gadget , drives my Sebbheiser HD600 and Hifilan HE500 without problem.
But i have an issue with DSD files , when i try to play one i have no sound , just chug and the display show PCM 176;4 instead of DSD .
I tried with a Teac UD 501 and no problem at all , i can play DSD files;
I use Daphile on a Toshiba Laptop .Also tried with Win 8;1 (with pioneer drivers installed) and jplay mini , same problem.
Any idea ?
Thanks in advance.