[DjBobby]

Thanks for your recommendations.... As we most think newer is better.

The M8 is nicer sounding than the M8a?

You can read my impressions here: Post #216

 

[mvneufeld]

I think DjBobby’s descriptions are spot on. If you have an older Sanskrit now, getting a newer one is a pretty small upgrade. Not really worth it. One thing to consider before getting an M8 or M8A is that it uses a different DAC chip (Sabre) rather than the one in Sanskrits (Wolfson). The Wolfson is warm and wooly, whereas the Sabre sound signature is bright and detailed. I’d say get the M8 and if you like the way it sounds, take that $50 you saved by not buying an M8A and buy a linear power supply, which will make it sound even better.

 

[mvneufeld]

If you find you don’t like the M8, return it, but that same 9V linear power supply will make you Sanskrit sound better. Maybe that’s all you need. (I had one, but I sold it yesterday. Sorry!)

 

[Detectit]

If you find you don’t like the M8, return it, but that same 9V linear power supply will make you Sanskrit sound better. Maybe that’s all you need. (I had one, but I sold it yesterday. Sorry!)

That last comment wasn't necessary. ...

Is a linear PSU really that better? I see a lot of comments its a placebo effect?
Off course i have to try for myself to find out.
As i am a happy Aliexpress buyer.... Are those Breeze audio PSU's worth while?

 

[DjBobby]

That last comment wasn't necessary. ...

Is a linear PSU really that better? I see a lot of comments its a placebo effect?
Off course i have to try for myself to find out.
As i am a happy Aliexpress buyer.... Are those Breeze audio PSU's worth while?

It's not placebo, it really makes difference when listening with speakers. Better imaging and instrument placement. With the headphones you have more black background.
In addition to SMSL P1, I have 4 Breezes from Aliexpress with different voltages. No problem, very good quality.

 

[2devnull]

It's not placebo, it really makes difference when listening with speakers. Better imaging and instrument placement. With the headphones you have more black background.
In addition to SMSL P1, I have 4 Breezes from Aliexpress with different voltages. No problem, very good quality.

What is a good Breeze on Ali for the M8?

 

[Detectit]

It's not placebo, it really makes difference when listening with speakers. Better imaging and instrument placement. With the headphones you have more black background.
In addition to SMSL P1, I have 4 Breezes from Aliexpress with different voltages. No problem, very good quality.

Thanks for the info. I will order a Breeze PSU and connect my DAC and AMP.

Is the Talema transformer a better upgrade or will the green one does the job well?

PS sorry for going a bit OT couldn't find a dedicated PSU thread.

 

[DjBobby]

What is a good Breeze on Ali for the M8?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/15W...32684621799.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.UyeTGT

Thanks for the info. I will order a Breeze PSU and connect my DAC and AMP.

Is the Talema transformer a better upgrade or will the green one does the job well?

PS sorry for going a bit OT couldn't find a dedicated PSU thread.

Probably yes, but I never tried the Telema. I am using just the simplest (green) version.

 

[Detectit]

After some digging on Aliexpress i saw a nice DAC from Breeze with the same chip as the M8.

Breeze Audio C30 Desktop music player Bluetooth 4.2 USB dac ES9028Q2M support sd card usb bluetooth Coaxial optical input
http://s.aliexpress.com/IVjMbuu2?fromSns=Kopiëren naar klembord


I am not that experienced.... Can i say it's more or less the same Sound output? It looks like it's build well with the R-core transformer.

 

[outfire]

Hi all,

I have a smsl sankrit 6th. The dac sound good through my parasound hca1205a amp and my elac ub5. I have also ordered a 50va dc lps on ebay for 80 canadian. Is it this one ok?i told the seller that i am from canada and will be using it for the sankrit.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/50VA-HIFI-U...rentrq:f6085e381670a99ba52a5201fff24437|iid:1

 

[Zephead]

I just received an ifi iPower 9V power supply to power my Sanskrit 6th. Definite difference and given the measurements I've seen, smoother than a linear power supply. Instrument separation is very definitely better especially on busy tracks, bass is a little cleaner and the soundstage depth is better. Altogether, for £49 a definite upgrade and as I happen to like the Wolfson chips probably the best upgrade for me until I can afford something that's a worthwhile upgrade.

 

[340519]

I just bought one of these for 150 cad to go with the smsl 888 thx. Looking forward to listening to it.
SMSL Sanskrit 24bit192kHz USB DAC Coaxial Optical Decoder (black) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00MGA0S7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_uGkfEb876QJXX

 

[340519]

I'll be using it with my tablet out to the usb input on the sanskrit. The unit I'm hoping is plug and play with the tablet. Thoughts?

 

[Voxata]

This is a significantly older device. For the same money I'd be opting for something like an SMSL SU-8 which can be had for VERY Cheap now.

 

[DanSun]

Value-wise probably this one is the best option:

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Sanskrit-High-end-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B07J9YSD9R/